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
East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust waiting times
Latest NHS England figures for A&E, diagnostic tests and planned treatment at East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust, in the East of England region.
A&E
In September 2026, 72.4% of the 18,817 people attending A&E at East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust were admitted, transferred or discharged within 4 hours. That is 2.0 points below the England average of 74.4% and 1.6 points below the East of England average of 74.0%. It ranks 58 of 120 trusts with a major A&E in England and 7 of 13 in East of England (1 = highest share within 4 hours). At the main emergency department (type 1), 47.1% spent 4 hours or less, against 60.6% across England. 2,201 patients were admitted as emergencies through A&E, and 89 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 68.6% (January 2026) to 76.4% (July 2026); it is down 3.3 points since September 2025.
East and North Hertfordshire Teaching: % 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% | 18,817 | 89 | 74.4% |
| August 2026 | 74.6% | 17,087 | 81 | 75.0% |
| July 2026 | 76.4% | 18,245 | 206 | 75.4% |
| June 2026 | 75.6% | 17,894 | 170 | 75.0% |
| May 2026 | 74.1% | 18,227 | 158 | 75.7% |
| April 2026 | 75.9% | 17,474 | 131 | 76.9% |
| March 2026 | 74.7% | 18,276 | 65 | 77.1% |
| February 2026 | 68.7% | 16,127 | 209 | 74.1% |
| January 2026 | 68.6% | 18,000 | 334 | 72.5% |
| December 2025 | 72.1% | 17,660 | 225 | 73.8% |
| November 2025 | 73.9% | 17,566 | 185 | 74.2% |
| October 2025 | 74.0% | 17,697 | 172 | 74.2% |
| September 2025 | 75.7% | 16,997 | 96 | 75.1% |
Diagnostic tests
| Test | Waiting list | Waiting under 6 weeks | Waiting 13+ weeks | England under 6 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRI | 2,339 | 72.6% | 50 | 78.0% |
| CT | 1,658 | 84.6% | 0 | 88.8% |
| Ultrasound | 8,738 | 59.2% | 119 | 78.3% |
| Endoscopy | 1,417 | 65.5% | 87 | 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, 57,636 people were waiting to start consultant-led treatment at East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust. Half had waited less than 12.1 weeks (England: 12.2 weeks) and 65.2% had waited under 18 weeks, in line with 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 - Others | 16,979 | 12.6 | 64.0% | 127 | 8.7 |
| Ear Nose and Throat | 6,061 | 15.7 | 55.1% | 61 | 15.4 |
| Trauma and Orthopaedic | 4,917 | 19.3 | 47.7% | 273 | 13.9 |
| Gynaecology | 4,851 | 12.2 | 67.8% | 46 | 14.2 |
| Urology | 4,093 | 14.0 | 58.4% | 45 | 12.2 |
| Cardiology | 3,785 | 8.3 | 94.5% | 0 | 11.9 |
| Plastic Surgery | 3,327 | 8.6 | 72.7% | 63 | 14.0 |
| Ophthalmology | 2,618 | 8.3 | 79.3% | 29 | 10.4 |
East and North Hertfordshire Teaching: 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 |
| 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 |
| Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | 68.5% | 69.1% | 11.7 |
| 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 East and North Hertfordshire Teaching 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 East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust?
57,636 people were waiting to start consultant-led treatment at the end of August 2026, with a median wait of 12.1 weeks. 853 had waited over a year.
How long is the MRI wait at East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust?
72.6% of the 2,339 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.