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
Barts Health NHS Trust waiting times
Latest NHS England figures for A&E, diagnostic tests and planned treatment at Barts Health NHS Trust, in the London region.
A&E
In September 2026, 74.0% of the 46,850 people attending A&E at Barts Health NHS Trust were admitted, transferred or discharged within 4 hours. That is 0.4 points below the England average of 74.4% and 3.0 points below the London average of 77.0%. It ranks 52 of 120 trusts with a major A&E in England and 11 of 17 in London (1 = highest share within 4 hours). At the main emergency department (type 1), 61.0% spent 4 hours or less, against 60.6% across England. 4,016 patients were admitted as emergencies through A&E, and 1,208 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 68.7% (December 2025) to 75.9% (March 2026); it is up 2.1 points since September 2025.
Barts 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 | 74.0% | 46,850 | 1,208 | 74.4% |
| August 2026 | 73.1% | 43,986 | 1,189 | 75.0% |
| July 2026 | 73.6% | 47,580 | 1,169 | 75.4% |
| June 2026 | 73.3% | 46,420 | 1,112 | 75.0% |
| May 2026 | 74.3% | 47,268 | 1,157 | 75.7% |
| April 2026 | 75.7% | 45,067 | 1,161 | 76.9% |
| March 2026 | 75.9% | 45,558 | 1,207 | 77.1% |
| February 2026 | 73.1% | 40,623 | 1,271 | 74.1% |
| January 2026 | 71.1% | 44,832 | 1,352 | 72.5% |
| December 2025 | 68.7% | 44,740 | 1,088 | 73.8% |
| November 2025 | 69.1% | 45,268 | 1,000 | 74.2% |
| October 2025 | 70.0% | 46,336 | 1,241 | 74.2% |
| September 2025 | 71.9% | 43,812 | 951 | 75.1% |
Diagnostic tests
| Test | Waiting list | Waiting under 6 weeks | Waiting 13+ weeks | England under 6 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRI | 6,137 | 65.1% | 1,049 | 78.0% |
| CT | 4,527 | 90.0% | 50 | 88.8% |
| Ultrasound | 8,762 | 91.1% | 112 | 78.3% |
| Endoscopy | 5,542 | 41.3% | 1,621 | 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, 122,536 people were waiting to start consultant-led treatment at Barts Health NHS Trust. Half had waited less than 12.5 weeks (England: 12.2 weeks) and 64.1% had waited under 18 weeks, 1.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other - Medicals | 20,048 | 11.2 | 68.9% | 93 | 10.7 |
| Other - Surgicals | 10,869 | 9.8 | 71.3% | 64 | 11.4 |
| Other - Paediatrics | 9,647 | 16.9 | 53.3% | 228 | 12.3 |
| Gynaecology | 9,065 | 12.1 | 64.7% | 24 | 14.2 |
| Trauma and Orthopaedic | 8,893 | 15.9 | 55.5% | 55 | 13.9 |
| Gastroenterology | 8,819 | 12.3 | 64.7% | 36 | 11.0 |
| Cardiology | 8,277 | 10.2 | 76.5% | 0 | 11.9 |
| Dermatology | 7,442 | 14.6 | 57.9% | 6 | 10.5 |
Barts 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 |
| Croydon Health Services NHS Trust | 72.4% | 99.2% | 10.7 |
| Whittington Health NHS Trust | 72.1% | 97.4% | 11.6 |
| 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 Barts Health NHS Trust?
In September 2026, 74.0% 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 Barts Health NHS Trust?
122,536 people were waiting to start consultant-led treatment at the end of August 2026, with a median wait of 12.5 weeks. 1,012 had waited over a year.
How long is the MRI wait at Barts Health NHS Trust?
65.1% of the 6,137 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.