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
Whittington Health NHS Trust waiting times
Latest NHS England figures for A&E, diagnostic tests and planned treatment at Whittington Health NHS Trust, in the London region.
A&E
In September 2026, 72.1% of the 9,715 people attending A&E at Whittington Health NHS Trust were admitted, transferred or discharged within 4 hours. That is 2.3 points below the England average of 74.4% and 4.9 points below the London average of 77.0%. It ranks 61 of 120 trusts with a major A&E in England and 13 of 17 in London (1 = highest share within 4 hours). At the main emergency department (type 1), 72.1% spent 4 hours or less, against 60.6% across England. 1,321 patients were admitted as emergencies through A&E, and 278 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 68.9% (January 2026) to 74.5% (March 2026); it is up 1.4 points since September 2025.
Whittington Health: % 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 | 72.1% | 9,715 | 278 | 74.4% |
| August 2026 | 71.6% | 9,000 | 170 | 75.0% |
| July 2026 | 70.8% | 9,719 | 282 | 75.4% |
| June 2026 | 69.9% | 9,439 | 276 | 75.0% |
| May 2026 | 72.8% | 9,685 | 196 | 75.7% |
| April 2026 | 74.4% | 9,009 | 213 | 76.9% |
| March 2026 | 74.5% | 9,319 | 237 | 77.1% |
| February 2026 | 73.0% | 8,193 | 269 | 74.1% |
| January 2026 | 68.9% | 9,222 | 376 | 72.5% |
| December 2025 | 69.1% | 9,136 | 258 | 73.8% |
| November 2025 | 72.4% | 9,340 | 317 | 74.2% |
| October 2025 | 69.8% | 9,130 | 296 | 74.2% |
| September 2025 | 70.7% | 8,812 | 261 | 75.1% |
Diagnostic tests
| Test | Waiting list | Waiting under 6 weeks | Waiting 13+ weeks | England under 6 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRI | 1,364 | 97.4% | 0 | 78.0% |
| CT | 312 | 100.0% | 0 | 88.8% |
| Ultrasound | 3,290 | 98.6% | 0 | 78.3% |
| Endoscopy | 622 | 94.9% | 3 | 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, 22,760 people were waiting to start consultant-led treatment at Whittington Health NHS Trust. Half had waited less than 11.6 weeks (England: 12.2 weeks) and 67.5% had waited under 18 weeks, 2.3 points above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Surgery | 4,341 | 12.6 | 63.8% | 72 | 12.8 |
| Gynaecology | 3,189 | 14.5 | 59.5% | 25 | 14.2 |
| Ear Nose and Throat | 2,606 | 18.0 | 49.9% | 0 | 15.4 |
| Trauma and Orthopaedic | 2,089 | 8.5 | 78.1% | 0 | 13.9 |
| Dermatology | 1,748 | 28.3 | 38.7% | 1 | 10.5 |
| Urology | 1,647 | 11.9 | 73.0% | 0 | 12.2 |
| Other - Medicals | 1,637 | 6.6 | 88.9% | 1 | 10.7 |
| Gastroenterology | 1,108 | 6.3 | 86.1% | 0 | 11.0 |
Whittington Health: median RTT wait (weeks) England
Other trusts in London
| Trust | A&E within 4 hours | MRI under 6 weeks | RTT median weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | 81.9% | 86.2% | 12.6 |
| Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust | 81.7% | 57.9% | 11.8 |
| Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust | 80.1% | 84.4% | 13.2 |
| Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust | 78.5% | 100.0% | 9.7 |
| St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | 78.2% | 98.8% | 12.6 |
| Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust | 78.0% | 82.0% | 11.9 |
| Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust | 75.5% | 82.3% | 10.8 |
| Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust | 75.4% | 76.8% | 11.3 |
| London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust | 75.4% | 87.6% | 11.9 |
| University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | 74.7% | 72.2% | 12.0 |
| Barts Health NHS Trust | 74.0% | 65.1% | 12.5 |
| Croydon Health Services NHS Trust | 72.4% | 99.2% | 10.7 |
| Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust | 71.1% | 96.9% | 12.5 |
| Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust | 70.8% | 99.1% | 11.9 |
| Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust | 69.4% | 100.0% | 12.2 |
| King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust | 69.2% | 75.7% | 12.3 |
Frequently asked questions
What are A&E waiting times like at Whittington Health NHS Trust?
In September 2026, 72.1% 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 Whittington Health NHS Trust?
22,760 people were waiting to start consultant-led treatment at the end of August 2026, with a median wait of 11.6 weeks. 101 had waited over a year.
How long is the MRI scan wait at Whittington Health NHS Trust?
97.4% of the 1,364 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.