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
West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust waiting times
Latest NHS England figures for A&E, diagnostic tests and planned treatment at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, in the East of England region.
A&E
In September 2026, 81.7% of the 9,264 people attending A&E at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust were admitted, transferred or discharged within 4 hours. That is 7.3 points above the England average of 74.4% and 7.7 points above the East of England average of 74.0%. It ranks 9 of 120 trusts with a major A&E in England and 2 of 13 in East of England (1 = highest share within 4 hours). At the main emergency department (type 1), 79.7% spent 4 hours or less, against 60.6% across England. 1,940 patients were admitted as emergencies through A&E, and 149 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 67.9% (January 2026) to 81.7% (September 2026); it is up 12.0 points since September 2025.
West Suffolk: % 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 | 81.7% | 9,264 | 149 | 74.4% |
| August 2026 | 76.0% | 9,101 | 327 | 75.0% |
| July 2026 | 69.4% | 9,620 | 397 | 75.4% |
| June 2026 | 74.4% | 9,283 | 348 | 75.0% |
| May 2026 | 74.9% | 9,343 | 325 | 75.7% |
| April 2026 | 74.9% | 9,131 | 423 | 76.9% |
| March 2026 | 78.2% | 9,239 | 329 | 77.1% |
| February 2026 | 68.2% | 8,095 | 546 | 74.1% |
| January 2026 | 67.9% | 8,742 | 622 | 72.5% |
| December 2025 | 70.6% | 8,737 | 341 | 73.8% |
| November 2025 | 75.2% | 8,588 | 229 | 74.2% |
| October 2025 | 69.5% | 8,764 | 406 | 74.2% |
| September 2025 | 69.7% | 8,691 | 373 | 75.1% |
Diagnostic tests
| Test | Waiting list | Waiting under 6 weeks | Waiting 13+ weeks | England under 6 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRI | 820 | 92.8% | 2 | 78.0% |
| CT | 721 | 97.9% | 4 | 88.8% |
| Ultrasound | 2,918 | 72.4% | 26 | 78.3% |
| Endoscopy | 1,391 | 40.7% | 354 | 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, 32,866 people were waiting to start consultant-led treatment at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. Half had waited less than 12.3 weeks (England: 12.2 weeks) and 64.6% had waited under 18 weeks, 0.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trauma and Orthopaedic | 4,215 | 17.6 | 51.2% | 72 | 13.9 |
| Other - Surgicals | 3,791 | 10.7 | 68.4% | 184 | 11.4 |
| Gynaecology | 3,154 | 16.5 | 52.9% | 202 | 14.2 |
| Ear Nose and Throat | 2,982 | 13.7 | 64.3% | 13 | 15.4 |
| Dermatology | 2,977 | 7.9 | 87.2% | 1 | 10.5 |
| Ophthalmology | 2,113 | 10.5 | 71.8% | 3 | 10.4 |
| Other - Medicals | 2,097 | 12.4 | 64.3% | 17 | 10.7 |
| General Surgery | 2,010 | 16.5 | 53.4% | 38 | 12.8 |
West Suffolk: 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 |
| 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 |
| The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King's Lynn, NHS Foundation Trust | 64.8% | 82.8% | 12.0 |
Frequently asked questions
What are A&E waiting times like at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust?
In September 2026, 81.7% 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 West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust?
32,866 people were waiting to start consultant-led treatment at the end of August 2026, with a median wait of 12.3 weeks. 613 had waited over a year.
How long is the MRI scan wait at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust?
92.8% of the 820 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.