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
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust waiting times
Latest NHS England figures for A&E, diagnostic tests and planned treatment at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, in the North West region.
A&E
In September 2026, 76.0% of the 19,272 people attending A&E at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust were admitted, transferred or discharged within 4 hours. That is 1.6 points above the England average of 74.4% and 4.2 points above the North West average of 71.8%. It ranks 31 of 120 trusts with a major A&E in England and 2 of 18 in North West (1 = highest share within 4 hours). At the main emergency department (type 1), 50.6% spent 4 hours or less, against 60.6% across England. 1,802 patients were admitted as emergencies through A&E, and 505 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 75.1% (January 2026) to 82.7% (March 2026); it is down 0.6 points since September 2025.
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals: % 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 | 76.0% | 19,272 | 505 | 74.4% |
| August 2026 | 75.6% | 18,769 | 428 | 75.0% |
| July 2026 | 78.6% | 19,540 | 412 | 75.4% |
| June 2026 | 77.2% | 19,038 | 313 | 75.0% |
| May 2026 | 79.5% | 19,932 | 313 | 75.7% |
| April 2026 | 80.5% | 19,695 | 343 | 76.9% |
| March 2026 | 82.7% | 19,383 | 261 | 77.1% |
| February 2026 | 76.8% | 17,807 | 624 | 74.1% |
| January 2026 | 75.1% | 19,551 | 650 | 72.5% |
| December 2025 | 77.3% | 19,612 | 466 | 73.8% |
| November 2025 | 76.6% | 19,736 | 404 | 74.2% |
| October 2025 | 76.6% | 20,508 | 544 | 74.2% |
| September 2025 | 76.6% | 19,235 | 415 | 75.1% |
Diagnostic tests
| Test | Waiting list | Waiting under 6 weeks | Waiting 13+ weeks | England under 6 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRI | 1,788 | 76.7% | 276 | 78.0% |
| CT | 918 | 87.3% | 3 | 88.8% |
| Ultrasound | 3,429 | 61.2% | 22 | 78.3% |
| Endoscopy | 1,024 | 83.1% | 24 | 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, 41,106 people were waiting to start consultant-led treatment at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Half had waited less than 14.5 weeks (England: 12.2 weeks) and 58.6% had waited under 18 weeks, 6.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiology | 5,186 | 16.5 | 53.0% | 278 | 11.9 |
| Gastroenterology | 3,749 | 15.5 | 57.2% | 106 | 11.0 |
| Ophthalmology | 3,391 | 11.2 | 67.9% | 36 | 10.4 |
| Other - Medicals | 3,378 | 15.0 | 57.8% | 0 | 10.7 |
| Ear Nose and Throat | 3,369 | 11.6 | 69.9% | 9 | 15.4 |
| Dermatology | 3,212 | 10.9 | 65.2% | 9 | 10.5 |
| Trauma and Orthopaedic | 3,021 | 15.5 | 55.5% | 57 | 13.9 |
| Gynaecology | 3,014 | 21.7 | 44.2% | 383 | 14.2 |
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals: median RTT wait (weeks) England
Other trusts in North West
Frequently asked questions
What are A&E waiting times like at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?
In September 2026, 76.0% 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 Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?
41,106 people were waiting to start consultant-led treatment at the end of August 2026, with a median wait of 14.5 weeks. 1,110 had waited over a year.
How long is the MRI wait at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?
76.7% of the 1,788 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.