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
Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust waiting times
Latest NHS England figures for A&E, diagnostic tests and planned treatment at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, in the North East and Yorkshire region, which serves Doncaster.
A&E
In September 2026, 73.3% of the 18,559 people attending A&E at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust were admitted, transferred or discharged within 4 hours. That is 1.1 points below the England average of 74.4% and 1.9 points below the North East and Yorkshire average of 75.2%. It ranks 54 of 120 trusts with a major A&E in England and 12 of 22 in North East and Yorkshire (1 = highest share within 4 hours). At the main emergency department (type 1), 65.7% spent 4 hours or less, against 60.6% across England. 4,311 patients were admitted as emergencies through A&E, and 376 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 67.9% (January 2026) to 77.5% (March 2026); it is up 3.5 points since September 2025.
Doncaster and Bassetlaw 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 | 73.3% | 18,559 | 376 | 74.4% |
| August 2026 | 74.6% | 17,356 | 220 | 75.0% |
| July 2026 | 73.3% | 19,256 | 180 | 75.4% |
| June 2026 | 71.3% | 18,633 | 246 | 75.0% |
| May 2026 | 71.1% | 18,853 | 177 | 75.7% |
| April 2026 | 74.5% | 18,071 | 239 | 76.9% |
| March 2026 | 77.5% | 18,713 | 95 | 77.1% |
| February 2026 | 70.6% | 16,077 | 202 | 74.1% |
| January 2026 | 67.9% | 17,819 | 339 | 72.5% |
| December 2025 | 69.1% | 17,275 | 235 | 73.8% |
| November 2025 | 70.8% | 17,649 | 197 | 74.2% |
| October 2025 | 69.4% | 18,147 | 142 | 74.2% |
| September 2025 | 69.8% | 17,953 | 162 | 75.1% |
Diagnostic tests
| Test | Waiting list | Waiting under 6 weeks | Waiting 13+ weeks | England under 6 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRI | 4,189 | 49.8% | 596 | 78.0% |
| CT | 1,531 | 94.8% | 7 | 88.8% |
| Ultrasound | 3,419 | 97.5% | 3 | 78.3% |
| Endoscopy | 1,052 | 99.0% | 0 | 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, 55,386 people were waiting to start consultant-led treatment at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Half had waited less than 12.4 weeks (England: 12.2 weeks) and 63.5% had waited under 18 weeks, 1.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trauma and Orthopaedic | 13,041 | 17.1 | 52.0% | 1,140 | 13.9 |
| Ear Nose and Throat | 6,658 | 17.9 | 50.2% | 302 | 15.4 |
| Other - Medicals | 4,931 | 10.4 | 69.0% | 62 | 10.7 |
| General Surgery | 4,163 | 10.8 | 69.5% | 10 | 12.8 |
| Ophthalmology | 4,157 | 11.6 | 67.1% | 19 | 10.4 |
| Gastroenterology | 3,613 | 11.8 | 66.9% | 2 | 11.0 |
| Gynaecology | 3,022 | 8.2 | 75.2% | 3 | 14.2 |
| Urology | 2,731 | 10.4 | 72.9% | 1 | 12.2 |
Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals: median RTT wait (weeks) England
Other trusts in North East and Yorkshire
Towns served
Frequently asked questions
What are A&E waiting times like at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?
In September 2026, 73.3% 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 Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?
55,386 people were waiting to start consultant-led treatment at the end of August 2026, with a median wait of 12.4 weeks. 1,553 had waited over a year.
How long is the MRI wait at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?
49.8% of the 4,189 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.