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
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust waiting times
Latest NHS England figures for A&E, diagnostic tests and planned treatment at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, in the South West region, which serves Plymouth.
A&E
In September 2026, 65.6% of the 17,453 people attending A&E at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust were admitted, transferred or discharged within 4 hours. That is 8.8 points below the England average of 74.4% and 6.2 points below the South West average of 71.8%. It ranks 100 of 120 trusts with a major A&E in England and 9 of 12 in South West (1 = highest share within 4 hours). At the main emergency department (type 1), 36.2% spent 4 hours or less, against 60.6% across England. 2,225 patients were admitted as emergencies through A&E, and 588 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 64.8% (August 2026) to 70.5% (November 2025); it is down 2.7 points since September 2025.
University Hospitals Plymouth: % 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 | 65.6% | 17,453 | 588 | 74.4% |
| August 2026 | 64.8% | 17,372 | 341 | 75.0% |
| July 2026 | 66.8% | 19,002 | 343 | 75.4% |
| June 2026 | 66.5% | 17,631 | 322 | 75.0% |
| May 2026 | 66.9% | 17,516 | 396 | 75.7% |
| April 2026 | 67.3% | 16,454 | 304 | 76.9% |
| March 2026 | 67.0% | 17,576 | 352 | 77.1% |
| February 2026 | 65.6% | 14,866 | 591 | 74.1% |
| January 2026 | 65.2% | 16,801 | 807 | 72.5% |
| December 2025 | 67.9% | 15,981 | 441 | 73.8% |
| November 2025 | 70.5% | 16,143 | 373 | 74.2% |
| October 2025 | 67.9% | 16,598 | 528 | 74.2% |
| September 2025 | 68.3% | 15,857 | 667 | 75.1% |
Diagnostic tests
| Test | Waiting list | Waiting under 6 weeks | Waiting 13+ weeks | England under 6 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRI | 2,207 | 72.8% | 118 | 78.0% |
| CT | 2,346 | 69.3% | 95 | 88.8% |
| Ultrasound | 4,062 | 79.6% | 48 | 78.3% |
| Endoscopy | 1,345 | 72.9% | 37 | 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)
NHS England’s referral to treatment (RTT) data for August 2026 has no figures for University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust. The trust may not have submitted a return for the month; its next return will appear here automatically.
Other trusts in South West
| Trust | A&E within 4 hours | MRI under 6 weeks | RTT median weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust | 78.6% | 97.4% | 14.1 |
| Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust | 75.5% | 94.7% | 9.7 |
| University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust | 71.8% | 97.7% | 12.4 |
| Somerset NHS Foundation Trust | 71.7% | 86.0% | 12.0 |
| Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust | 71.5% | 81.7% | – |
| Bristol NHS Foundation Trust | 69.7% | 92.0% | 11.1 |
| Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust | 66.5% | 76.0% | 11.7 |
| Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | 65.6% | 100.0% | 15.0 |
| Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust | 62.9% | 57.8% | 12.7 |
| Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | 61.8% | 81.0% | 10.9 |
| Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust | 56.7% | 94.6% | 11.6 |
Towns served
Frequently asked questions
What are A&E waiting times like at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust?
In September 2026, 65.6% 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 MRI scan wait at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust?
72.8% of the 2,207 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.