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
NHS waiting times in Sheffield
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, is served mainly by Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This page brings together the latest published NHS England figures for A&E, scans and tests, and planned hospital treatment at that trust, with trends and comparisons against the North East and Yorkshire region and England.
A&E waiting times in Sheffield
In September 2026, 71.9% of the 18,850 people attending A&E at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust were admitted, transferred or discharged within 4 hours. That is 2.5 points below the England average of 74.4% and 3.3 points below the North East and Yorkshire average of 75.2%. It ranks 63 of 120 trusts with a major A&E in England and 14 of 22 in North East and Yorkshire (1 = highest share within 4 hours). At the main emergency department (type 1), 47.8% spent 4 hours or less, against 60.6% across England. 2,860 patients were admitted as emergencies through A&E, and 8 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 67.4% (January 2026) to 75.8% (March 2026); it is down 0.6 points since September 2025.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals: % within 4 hours of arrival England
Full A&E page for Sheffield: 13-month history, nearby A&E departments and what to do if it is not an emergency.
Scan and test waiting times in Sheffield
| Test | Waiting list | Waiting under 6 weeks | Waiting 13+ weeks | England under 6 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRI | 3,718 | 79.3% | 127 | 78.0% |
| CT | 2,667 | 81.3% | 56 | 88.8% |
| Ultrasound | 13,625 | 34.3% | 5,459 | 78.3% |
| Endoscopy | 4,224 | 42.8% | 1,341 | 69.6% |
Detailed pages: MRI waiting times in Sheffield · CT waiting times in Sheffield · Ultrasound waiting times in Sheffield · Endoscopy waiting times in Sheffield.
Waiting times for planned hospital treatment
NHS England’s referral to treatment (RTT) data for August 2026 has no figures for Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The trust may not have submitted a return for the month; its next return will appear here automatically.
ADHD and autism assessment waits in the local ICB area
ADHD: in June 2026 there were 19,400 open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment in NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. 10,960 (56.5%) had been open for a year or more, compared with 57.8% across England. 13,150 had no first contact recorded yet. ADHD waits by area.
Autism: in June 2026, 7,955 people had an open suspected autism referral in this ICB area, and 6,840 (86.0%) had been waiting at least 13 weeks (England 86.8%). Autism waits by area.
Nearby towns
A&E performance at the main trust for the nearest towns on this site.
| Nearby town | Distance | Main trust or board | Within 4 hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rotherham | 6 miles | The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust | 69.2% |
| Chesterfield | 10 miles | Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust | 71.8% |
| Doncaster | 17 miles | Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | 73.3% |
| Mansfield | 20 miles | Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | 74.4% |
| Wakefield | 21 miles | Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust | 70.1% |
| Stockport | 29 miles | Stockport NHS Foundation Trust | 70.2% |
| Leeds | 29 miles | Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust | 75.7% |
| Bradford | 31 miles | Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | 82.1% |
What these figures mean
The 4-hour A&E figure is the share of people who were admitted, transferred or discharged within 4 hours of arriving. The NHS constitution standard is 95%. The diagnostics figures show how long people on the waiting list for a test had waited at the end of the month; the standard is that fewer than 1% wait 6 weeks or more. The referral to treatment (RTT) figures cover people waiting to start consultant-led treatment, against a standard of 92% within 18 weeks. These are averages for a whole trust and do not predict how long any one person will wait.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the A&E wait in Sheffield?
In September 2026, 71.9% of A&E attendances at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust were dealt with within 4 hours, against 74.4% across England. 8 patients waited more than 12 hours from decision to admit. Actual waits depend on how urgent your condition is.
How long is the wait for an MRI scan in Sheffield?
At the end of August 2026, 79.3% of the 3,718 people waiting for an MRI at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust had waited under 6 weeks (England 78.0%).
Which NHS trust serves Sheffield?
Sheffield is mapped to Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust on this site, based on the nearest major hospitals. Some patients may be treated by other trusts depending on where they live and are referred.
How often are these waiting times 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.