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
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust waiting times
Latest NHS England figures for A&E, diagnostic tests and planned treatment at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, in the London region.
A&E
In September 2026, 75.4% of the 18,283 people attending A&E at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust were admitted, transferred or discharged within 4 hours. That is 1.0 points above the England average of 74.4% and 1.6 points below the London average of 77.0%. It ranks 38 of 120 trusts with a major A&E in England and 8 of 17 in London (1 = highest share within 4 hours). At the main emergency department (type 1), 61.2% spent 4 hours or less, against 60.6% across England. 2,076 patients were admitted as emergencies through A&E, and 73 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 74.4% (March 2026) to 80.1% (November 2025); it is down 2.6 points since September 2025.
Guy's and St Thomas': % 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 | 75.4% | 18,283 | 73 | 74.4% |
| August 2026 | 75.1% | 17,647 | 80 | 75.0% |
| July 2026 | 76.4% | 18,724 | 95 | 75.4% |
| June 2026 | 74.8% | 17,679 | 80 | 75.0% |
| May 2026 | 76.4% | 18,288 | 83 | 75.7% |
| April 2026 | 77.2% | 17,434 | 61 | 76.9% |
| March 2026 | 74.4% | 17,742 | 69 | 77.1% |
| February 2026 | 75.8% | 15,670 | 67 | 74.1% |
| January 2026 | 76.1% | 16,995 | 59 | 72.5% |
| December 2025 | 79.0% | 16,883 | 60 | 73.8% |
| November 2025 | 80.1% | 17,527 | 76 | 74.2% |
| October 2025 | 77.3% | 17,514 | 94 | 74.2% |
| September 2025 | 78.0% | 16,813 | 67 | 75.1% |
Diagnostic tests
| Test | Waiting list | Waiting under 6 weeks | Waiting 13+ weeks | England under 6 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRI | 5,835 | 76.8% | 40 | 78.0% |
| CT | 3,721 | 82.5% | 49 | 88.8% |
| Ultrasound | 7,593 | 73.2% | 96 | 78.3% |
| Endoscopy | 1,780 | 72.5% | 216 | 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, 109,320 people were waiting to start consultant-led treatment at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. Half had waited less than 11.3 weeks (England: 12.2 weeks) and 67.7% had waited under 18 weeks, 2.5 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 | 14,939 | 8.5 | 80.8% | 26 | 10.7 |
| Other - Surgicals | 12,362 | 11.2 | 67.3% | 105 | 11.4 |
| Cardiology | 10,822 | 14.5 | 58.6% | 173 | 11.9 |
| Respiratory Medicine | 9,635 | 13.1 | 61.5% | 3 | 10.4 |
| Other - Paediatrics | 8,716 | 9.5 | 77.3% | 18 | 12.3 |
| Gynaecology | 7,564 | 18.4 | 49.1% | 189 | 14.2 |
| Dermatology | 7,531 | 10.3 | 74.6% | 0 | 10.5 |
| Urology | 6,217 | 16.8 | 52.8% | 160 | 12.2 |
Guy's and St Thomas': 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 |
| 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 |
| Croydon Health Services NHS Trust | 72.4% | 99.2% | 10.7 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
What are A&E waiting times like at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust?
In September 2026, 75.4% 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 Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust?
109,320 people were waiting to start consultant-led treatment at the end of August 2026, with a median wait of 11.3 weeks. 916 had waited over a year.
How long is the MRI wait at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust?
76.8% of the 5,835 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.