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
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust waiting times
Latest NHS England figures for A&E, diagnostic tests and planned treatment at Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, in the London region, which serves Croydon.
A&E
In September 2026, 72.4% of the 18,461 people attending A&E at Croydon Health Services NHS Trust were admitted, transferred or discharged within 4 hours. That is 2.0 points below the England average of 74.4% and 4.6 points below the London average of 77.0%. It ranks 59 of 120 trusts with a major A&E in England and 12 of 17 in London (1 = highest share within 4 hours). At the main emergency department (type 1), 63.1% spent 4 hours or less, against 60.6% across England. 1,090 patients were admitted as emergencies through A&E, and 626 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 70.5% (July 2026) to 79.4% (March 2026); it is down 2.8 points since September 2025.
Croydon Health Services: % 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 | 72.4% | 18,461 | 626 | 74.4% |
| August 2026 | 73.1% | 17,637 | 594 | 75.0% |
| July 2026 | 70.5% | 18,433 | 644 | 75.4% |
| June 2026 | 71.2% | 18,300 | 601 | 75.0% |
| May 2026 | 72.6% | 18,656 | 676 | 75.7% |
| April 2026 | 74.9% | 18,207 | 709 | 76.9% |
| March 2026 | 79.4% | 18,627 | 678 | 77.1% |
| February 2026 | 70.6% | 16,698 | 685 | 74.1% |
| January 2026 | 73.5% | 18,733 | 814 | 72.5% |
| December 2025 | 75.9% | 18,909 | 691 | 73.8% |
| November 2025 | 74.8% | 18,743 | 713 | 74.2% |
| October 2025 | 74.2% | 18,896 | 751 | 74.2% |
| September 2025 | 75.2% | 17,471 | 609 | 75.1% |
Diagnostic tests
| Test | Waiting list | Waiting under 6 weeks | Waiting 13+ weeks | England under 6 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRI | 1,984 | 99.2% | 1 | 78.0% |
| CT | 989 | 89.3% | 38 | 88.8% |
| Ultrasound | 4,817 | 100.0% | 0 | 78.3% |
| Endoscopy | 724 | 76.8% | 29 | 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, 36,350 people were waiting to start consultant-led treatment at Croydon Health Services NHS Trust. Half had waited less than 10.7 weeks (England: 12.2 weeks) and 72.8% had waited under 18 weeks, 7.6 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 - Surgicals | 4,717 | 8.2 | 80.1% | 72 | 11.4 |
| Other - Medicals | 4,019 | 7.6 | 87.8% | 7 | 10.7 |
| Gynaecology | 3,939 | 11.3 | 73.4% | 73 | 14.2 |
| Trauma and Orthopaedic | 3,706 | 9.0 | 80.1% | 13 | 13.9 |
| Oral Surgery | 2,950 | 20.7 | 43.2% | 153 | 16.4 |
| Dermatology | 2,875 | 12.8 | 65.3% | 127 | 10.5 |
| General Surgery | 2,329 | 13.8 | 66.0% | 12 | 12.8 |
| Gastroenterology | 2,257 | 10.4 | 78.5% | 15 | 11.0 |
Croydon Health Services: 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 |
| Barts Health NHS Trust | 74.0% | 65.1% | 12.5 |
| 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 |
Towns served
Frequently asked questions
What are A&E waiting times like at Croydon Health Services NHS Trust?
In September 2026, 72.4% 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 Croydon Health Services NHS Trust?
36,350 people were waiting to start consultant-led treatment at the end of August 2026, with a median wait of 10.7 weeks. 637 had waited over a year.
How long is the MRI wait at Croydon Health Services NHS Trust?
99.2% of the 1,984 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.