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
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust waiting times
Latest NHS England figures for A&E, diagnostic tests and planned treatment at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, in the East of England region.
A&E
In September 2026, 68.5% of the 17,947 people attending A&E at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust were admitted, transferred or discharged within 4 hours. That is 5.9 points below the England average of 74.4% and 5.5 points below the East of England average of 74.0%. It ranks 89 of 120 trusts with a major A&E in England and 10 of 13 in East of England (1 = highest share within 4 hours). At the main emergency department (type 1), 54.0% spent 4 hours or less, against 60.6% across England. 3,042 patients were admitted as emergencies through A&E, and 262 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 67.7% (May 2026) to 72.3% (October 2025); it is down 3.6 points since September 2025.
Cambridge University 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 | 68.5% | 17,947 | 262 | 74.4% |
| August 2026 | 69.8% | 16,855 | 396 | 75.0% |
| July 2026 | 68.5% | 18,169 | 352 | 75.4% |
| June 2026 | 67.9% | 18,457 | 445 | 75.0% |
| May 2026 | 67.7% | 17,932 | 518 | 75.7% |
| April 2026 | 68.6% | 17,231 | 446 | 76.9% |
| March 2026 | 71.5% | 17,967 | 404 | 77.1% |
| February 2026 | 69.1% | 15,643 | 558 | 74.1% |
| January 2026 | 67.9% | 16,902 | 729 | 72.5% |
| December 2025 | 69.7% | 16,363 | 420 | 73.8% |
| November 2025 | 71.8% | 16,620 | 491 | 74.2% |
| October 2025 | 72.3% | 17,237 | 568 | 74.2% |
| September 2025 | 72.1% | 16,965 | 428 | 75.1% |
Diagnostic tests
| Test | Waiting list | Waiting under 6 weeks | Waiting 13+ weeks | England under 6 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRI | 4,057 | 69.1% | 49 | 78.0% |
| CT | 772 | 97.5% | 3 | 88.8% |
| Ultrasound | 5,115 | 62.5% | 687 | 78.3% |
| Endoscopy | 2,172 | 95.3% | 10 | 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, 60,401 people were waiting to start consultant-led treatment at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Half had waited less than 11.7 weeks (England: 12.2 weeks) and 65.6% had waited under 18 weeks, 0.4 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 - Medicals | 8,352 | 8.1 | 80.2% | 2 | 10.7 |
| Other - Paediatrics | 4,767 | 11.4 | 69.6% | 51 | 12.3 |
| Gynaecology | 4,691 | 17.7 | 50.7% | 237 | 14.2 |
| Trauma and Orthopaedic | 4,462 | 15.1 | 58.0% | 16 | 13.9 |
| Other - Surgicals | 4,281 | 8.9 | 72.6% | 29 | 11.4 |
| Dermatology | 4,084 | 10.6 | 64.5% | 6 | 10.5 |
| Ophthalmology | 3,853 | 12.0 | 66.6% | 10 | 10.4 |
| Oral Surgery | 3,635 | 20.9 | 44.4% | 93 | 16.4 |
Cambridge University Hospitals: median RTT wait (weeks) England
Other trusts in East of England
| Trust | A&E within 4 hours | MRI under 6 weeks | RTT median weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust | 87.2% | 96.1% | 12.0 |
| West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust | 81.7% | 92.8% | 12.3 |
| Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | 79.8% | 87.5% | 13.2 |
| The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust | 77.6% | 88.6% | 12.3 |
| East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust | 75.7% | 68.4% | 13.5 |
| Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | 74.5% | 66.6% | 14.4 |
| East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust | 72.4% | 72.6% | 12.1 |
| Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust | 70.2% | 92.9% | 14.4 |
| Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust | 69.6% | 68.9% | 17.8 |
| North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust | 66.8% | 65.0% | 13.9 |
| James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | 66.0% | 43.6% | 13.6 |
| The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King's Lynn, NHS Foundation Trust | 64.8% | 82.8% | 12.0 |
Frequently asked questions
What are A&E waiting times like at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?
In September 2026, 68.5% 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 Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?
60,401 people were waiting to start consultant-led treatment at the end of August 2026, with a median wait of 11.7 weeks. 724 had waited over a year.
How long is the MRI wait at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?
69.1% of the 4,057 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.