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
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust waiting times
Latest NHS England figures for A&E, diagnostic tests and planned treatment at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, in the South East region, which serves Winchester, Basingstoke.
A&E
In September 2026, 62.5% of the 15,005 people attending A&E at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust were admitted, transferred or discharged within 4 hours. That is 11.9 points below the England average of 74.4% and 13.7 points below the South East average of 76.2%. It ranks 106 of 120 trusts with a major A&E in England and 15 of 17 in South East (1 = highest share within 4 hours). At the main emergency department (type 1), 48.2% spent 4 hours or less, against 60.6% across England. 3,625 patients were admitted as emergencies through A&E, and 11 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 56.8% (January 2026) to 67.4% (September 2025); it is down 4.9 points since September 2025.
Hampshire 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 | 62.5% | 15,005 | 11 | 74.4% |
| August 2026 | 61.9% | 14,477 | 18 | 75.0% |
| July 2026 | 64.4% | 15,498 | 7 | 75.4% |
| June 2026 | 63.6% | 14,974 | 15 | 75.0% |
| May 2026 | 62.1% | 15,036 | 33 | 75.7% |
| April 2026 | 64.3% | 14,944 | 11 | 76.9% |
| March 2026 | 62.9% | 15,327 | 13 | 77.1% |
| February 2026 | 63.3% | 13,519 | 18 | 74.1% |
| January 2026 | 56.8% | 14,544 | 53 | 72.5% |
| December 2025 | 63.9% | 14,378 | 6 | 73.8% |
| November 2025 | 66.1% | 14,286 | 6 | 74.2% |
| October 2025 | 64.6% | 14,975 | 29 | 74.2% |
| September 2025 | 67.4% | 14,408 | 17 | 75.1% |
Diagnostic tests
| Test | Waiting list | Waiting under 6 weeks | Waiting 13+ weeks | England under 6 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRI | 1,879 | 91.1% | 22 | 78.0% |
| CT | 1,326 | 99.3% | 0 | 88.8% |
| Ultrasound | 4,256 | 91.1% | 0 | 78.3% |
| Endoscopy | 2,931 | 35.8% | 1,329 | 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, 49,635 people were waiting to start consultant-led treatment at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Half had waited less than 12.8 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 | 5,901 | 14.2 | 60.7% | 92 | 13.9 |
| Gynaecology | 4,359 | 12.5 | 63.7% | 125 | 14.2 |
| Other - Surgicals | 4,170 | 12.1 | 64.5% | 121 | 11.4 |
| Cardiology | 4,020 | 16.9 | 53.5% | 76 | 11.9 |
| Other - Medicals | 3,747 | 9.7 | 72.3% | 67 | 10.7 |
| Urology | 3,361 | 12.8 | 63.2% | 90 | 12.2 |
| Ear Nose and Throat | 3,246 | 12.7 | 65.4% | 59 | 15.4 |
| Dermatology | 3,200 | 11.2 | 69.7% | 105 | 10.5 |
Hampshire Hospitals: median RTT wait (weeks) England
Other trusts in South East
| Trust | A&E within 4 hours | MRI under 6 weeks | RTT median weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isle of Wight NHS Trust | 80.1% | 100.0% | 11.9 |
| Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust | 80.1% | 100.0% | 13.5 |
| Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | 79.5% | 88.1% | 13.3 |
| Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust | 77.6% | 78.0% | 13.5 |
| Medway NHS Foundation Trust | 75.6% | 98.5% | 14.8 |
| Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust | 75.3% | 83.7% | 13.2 |
| Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust | 74.9% | 99.0% | 11.5 |
| Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust | 74.6% | 89.1% | 10.1 |
| East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust | 74.1% | 93.6% | 11.3 |
| Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust | 73.2% | 99.8% | 12.5 |
| East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust | 72.1% | 51.7% | 15.7 |
| Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust | 71.3% | 41.0% | 13.5 |
| University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust | 70.7% | 86.3% | 12.4 |
| Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | 67.1% | 99.2% | 13.9 |
| University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust | 60.6% | 92.5% | 16.9 |
| Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust | 52.1% | 73.9% | 12.6 |
Towns served
- Winchester · A&E · MRI
- Basingstoke · A&E · MRI
Frequently asked questions
What are A&E waiting times like at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?
In September 2026, 62.5% 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 Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?
49,635 people were waiting to start consultant-led treatment at the end of August 2026, with a median wait of 12.8 weeks. 1,188 had waited over a year.
How long is the MRI wait at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?
91.1% of the 1,879 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.