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
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust waiting times
Latest NHS England figures for A&E, diagnostic tests and planned treatment at Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, in the South West region.
A&E
In September 2026, 65.6% of the 12,593 people attending A&E at Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust were admitted, transferred or discharged within 4 hours. That is 8.8 points below the England average of 74.4% and 6.2 points below the South West average of 71.8%. It ranks 99 of 120 trusts with a major A&E in England and 8 of 12 in South West (1 = highest share within 4 hours). At the main emergency department (type 1), 53.6% spent 4 hours or less, against 60.6% across England. 2,746 patients were admitted as emergencies through A&E, and 440 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 63.8% (August 2026) to 71.5% (December 2025); it is down 2.7 points since September 2025.
Great Western 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 | 65.6% | 12,593 | 440 | 74.4% |
| August 2026 | 63.8% | 11,672 | 281 | 75.0% |
| July 2026 | 64.7% | 12,246 | 390 | 75.4% |
| June 2026 | 65.2% | 12,361 | 422 | 75.0% |
| May 2026 | 66.2% | 12,227 | 443 | 75.7% |
| April 2026 | 67.7% | 11,900 | 273 | 76.9% |
| March 2026 | 68.9% | 12,222 | 436 | 77.1% |
| February 2026 | 69.2% | 10,563 | 444 | 74.1% |
| January 2026 | 66.7% | 11,670 | 463 | 72.5% |
| December 2025 | 71.5% | 11,692 | 209 | 73.8% |
| November 2025 | 71.1% | 11,653 | 326 | 74.2% |
| October 2025 | 69.9% | 12,096 | 326 | 74.2% |
| September 2025 | 68.3% | 11,449 | 266 | 75.1% |
Diagnostic tests
| Test | Waiting list | Waiting under 6 weeks | Waiting 13+ weeks | England under 6 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRI | 1,330 | 100.0% | 0 | 78.0% |
| CT | 804 | 99.9% | 0 | 88.8% |
| Ultrasound | 2,329 | 98.9% | 0 | 78.3% |
| Endoscopy | 1,044 | 84.1% | 68 | 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, 42,540 people were waiting to start consultant-led treatment at Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Half had waited less than 15.0 weeks (England: 12.2 weeks) and 57.7% had waited under 18 weeks, 7.5 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 | 5,943 | 18.3 | 49.4% | 203 | 13.9 |
| General Surgery | 4,596 | 14.9 | 59.3% | 173 | 12.8 |
| Gynaecology | 3,813 | 15.6 | 55.5% | 62 | 14.2 |
| Dermatology | 3,493 | 13.8 | 60.0% | 17 | 10.5 |
| Ear Nose and Throat | 3,474 | 15.1 | 58.5% | 152 | 15.4 |
| Gastroenterology | 3,369 | 14.8 | 57.6% | 65 | 11.0 |
| Ophthalmology | 3,044 | 14.8 | 59.3% | 26 | 10.4 |
| Oral Surgery | 3,029 | 22.0 | 42.3% | 87 | 16.4 |
Great Western Hospitals: median RTT wait (weeks) England
Other trusts in South West
| Trust | A&E within 4 hours | MRI under 6 weeks | RTT median weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust | 78.6% | 97.4% | 14.1 |
| Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust | 75.5% | 94.7% | 9.7 |
| University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust | 71.8% | 97.7% | 12.4 |
| Somerset NHS Foundation Trust | 71.7% | 86.0% | 12.0 |
| Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust | 71.5% | 81.7% | – |
| Bristol NHS Foundation Trust | 69.7% | 92.0% | 11.1 |
| Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust | 66.5% | 76.0% | 11.7 |
| University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust | 65.6% | 72.8% | – |
| Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust | 62.9% | 57.8% | 12.7 |
| Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | 61.8% | 81.0% | 10.9 |
| Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust | 56.7% | 94.6% | 11.6 |
Frequently asked questions
What are A&E waiting times like at Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?
In September 2026, 65.6% 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 Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?
42,540 people were waiting to start consultant-led treatment at the end of August 2026, with a median wait of 15.0 weeks. 970 had waited over a year.
How long is the MRI wait at Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?
100.0% of the 1,330 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.