A&E data for September 2026, published 8 October 2026 · Diagnostics (DM01) data for August 2026, published 8 October 2026 · Referral to treatment (RTT) data for August 2026, published 8 October 2026
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King's Lynn, NHS Foundation Trust waiting times
Latest NHS England figures for A&E, diagnostic tests and planned treatment at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King's Lynn, NHS Foundation Trust, in the East of England region.
A&E
In September 2026, 64.8% of the 7,933 people attending A&E at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King's Lynn, NHS Foundation Trust were admitted, transferred or discharged within 4 hours. That is 9.6 points below the England average of 74.4% and 9.2 points below the East of England average of 74.0%. It ranks 103 of 120 trusts with a major A&E in England and 13 of 13 in East of England (1 = highest share within 4 hours). At the main emergency department (type 1), 57.9% spent 4 hours or less, against 60.6% across England. 1,753 patients were admitted as emergencies through A&E, and 154 waited more than 12 hours from the decision to admit them to being admitted.
Over the last 13 months the 4-hour figure has ranged from 61.3% (June 2026) to 67.3% (March 2026); it is up 1.6 points since September 2025.
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King's Lynn,: % within 4 hours of arrival England
Month by month
| Month | Within 4 hours | Attendances | 12-hour waits (decision to admit) | England within 4 hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | 64.8% | 7,933 | 154 | 74.4% |
| August 2026 | 63.2% | 7,995 | 151 | 75.0% |
| July 2026 | 64.6% | 8,207 | 92 | 75.4% |
| June 2026 | 61.3% | 7,904 | 149 | 75.0% |
| May 2026 | 64.2% | 8,582 | 174 | 75.7% |
| April 2026 | 66.6% | 8,692 | 176 | 76.9% |
| March 2026 | 67.3% | 9,086 | 108 | 77.1% |
| February 2026 | 64.5% | 7,958 | 131 | 74.1% |
| January 2026 | 64.0% | 8,318 | 229 | 72.5% |
| December 2025 | 66.2% | 7,862 | 160 | 73.8% |
| November 2025 | 65.0% | 7,667 | 229 | 74.2% |
| October 2025 | 66.8% | 7,806 | 148 | 74.2% |
| September 2025 | 63.2% | 7,767 | 153 | 75.1% |
Diagnostic tests
| Test | Waiting list | Waiting under 6 weeks | Waiting 13+ weeks | England under 6 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRI | 1,352 | 82.8% | 2 | 78.0% |
| CT | 826 | 94.6% | 0 | 88.8% |
| Ultrasound | 2,317 | 81.3% | 24 | 78.3% |
| Endoscopy | 521 | 71.2% | 18 | 69.6% |
MRI: % waiting under 6 weeks England
CT: % waiting under 6 weeks England
Ultrasound: % waiting under 6 weeks England
Endoscopy: % waiting under 6 weeks England
Planned treatment (referral to treatment)
At the end of August 2026, 23,666 people were waiting to start consultant-led treatment at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King's Lynn, NHS Foundation Trust. Half had waited less than 12.0 weeks (England: 12.2 weeks) and 64.7% had waited under 18 weeks, 0.5 points below the England figure of 65.2%. The NHS constitution standard is 92% within 18 weeks.
| Specialty | Waiting | Median weeks | Under 18 weeks | Over 52 weeks | England median weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ear Nose and Throat | 2,584 | 14.4 | 58.0% | 35 | 15.4 |
| Dermatology | 2,519 | 14.2 | 60.2% | 6 | 10.5 |
| Other - Surgicals | 2,159 | 9.5 | 74.8% | 4 | 11.4 |
| Trauma and Orthopaedic | 2,046 | 15.9 | 55.2% | 75 | 13.9 |
| Ophthalmology | 2,014 | 11.9 | 63.4% | 39 | 10.4 |
| General Surgery | 1,526 | 14.6 | 56.9% | 44 | 12.8 |
| Gynaecology | 1,443 | 10.2 | 77.6% | 14 | 14.2 |
| Cardiology | 1,432 | 11.9 | 66.1% | 1 | 11.9 |
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King's Lynn,: median RTT wait (weeks) England
Other trusts in East of England
| Trust | A&E within 4 hours | MRI under 6 weeks | RTT median weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust | 87.2% | 96.1% | 12.0 |
| West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust | 81.7% | 92.8% | 12.3 |
| Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | 79.8% | 87.5% | 13.2 |
| The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust | 77.6% | 88.6% | 12.3 |
| East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust | 75.7% | 68.4% | 13.5 |
| Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | 74.5% | 66.6% | 14.4 |
| East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust | 72.4% | 72.6% | 12.1 |
| Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust | 70.2% | 92.9% | 14.4 |
| Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust | 69.6% | 68.9% | 17.8 |
| Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | 68.5% | 69.1% | 11.7 |
| North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust | 66.8% | 65.0% | 13.9 |
| James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | 66.0% | 43.6% | 13.6 |
Frequently asked questions
What are A&E waiting times like at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King's Lynn, NHS Foundation Trust?
In September 2026, 64.8% of A&E attendances were admitted, transferred or discharged within 4 hours, against 74.4% across England and the 95% standard.
How long is the waiting list at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King's Lynn, NHS Foundation Trust?
23,666 people were waiting to start consultant-led treatment at the end of August 2026, with a median wait of 12.0 weeks. 259 had waited over a year.
How long is the MRI scan wait at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King's Lynn, NHS Foundation Trust?
82.8% of the 1,352 people on the MRI scan waiting list had waited under 6 weeks at the end of August 2026.
How often are these figures updated?
NHS England publishes A&E, diagnostics (DM01) and referral to treatment (RTT) statistics every month, usually on the second Thursday. A&E figures cover the previous month; diagnostics and RTT figures are a month further behind. This site refreshes when new files are published.