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
Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust waiting times
Latest NHS England figures for A&E, diagnostic tests and planned treatment at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust, in the North West region.
A&E
In September 2026, 85.9% of the 6,240 people attending A&E at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust were admitted, transferred or discharged within 4 hours. That is 11.5 points above the England average of 74.4% and 14.1 points above the North West average of 71.8%. It ranks 5 of 120 trusts with a major A&E in England and 1 of 18 in North West (1 = highest share within 4 hours). At the main emergency department (type 1), 85.9% spent 4 hours or less, against 60.6% across England. 965 patients were admitted as emergencies through A&E, and 0 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 80.0% (February 2026) to 89.4% (August 2026); it is down 1.4 points since September 2025.
Alder Hey Children's: % 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 | 85.9% | 6,240 | 0 | 74.4% |
| August 2026 | 89.4% | 4,626 | 0 | 75.0% |
| July 2026 | 88.7% | 5,798 | 0 | 75.4% |
| June 2026 | 82.1% | 6,141 | 0 | 75.0% |
| May 2026 | 83.7% | 6,425 | 0 | 75.7% |
| April 2026 | 87.2% | 6,060 | 0 | 76.9% |
| March 2026 | 83.5% | 6,640 | 0 | 77.1% |
| February 2026 | 80.0% | 5,576 | 0 | 74.1% |
| January 2026 | 86.3% | 6,012 | 0 | 72.5% |
| December 2025 | 84.0% | 6,808 | 0 | 73.8% |
| November 2025 | 83.9% | 6,725 | 0 | 74.2% |
| October 2025 | 86.9% | 6,441 | 0 | 74.2% |
| September 2025 | 87.3% | 5,271 | 0 | 75.1% |
Diagnostic tests
| Test | Waiting list | Waiting under 6 weeks | Waiting 13+ weeks | England under 6 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRI | 50 | 100.0% | 0 | 78.0% |
| CT | 17 | 100.0% | 0 | 88.8% |
| Ultrasound | 114 | 100.0% | 0 | 78.3% |
| Endoscopy | 117 | 60.7% | 22 | 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, 17,520 people were waiting to start consultant-led treatment at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust. Half had waited less than 12.4 weeks (England: 12.2 weeks) and 66.3% had waited under 18 weeks, 1.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other - Paediatrics | 17,520 | 12.4 | 66.3% | 167 | 12.3 |
Alder Hey Children's: median RTT wait (weeks) England
Other trusts in North West
Frequently asked questions
What are A&E waiting times like at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust?
In September 2026, 85.9% of A&E attendances were dealt with within 4 hours, against 74.4% across England and the 95% standard.
How long is the waiting list at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust?
17,520 people were waiting to start consultant-led treatment at the end of August 2026, with a median wait of 12.4 weeks. 167 had waited over a year.
How long is the MRI wait at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust?
100.0% of the 50 people on the MRI 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.