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
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust waiting times
Latest NHS England figures for A&E, diagnostic tests and planned treatment at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in the London region.
A&E
In September 2026, 69.2% of the 27,380 people attending A&E at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust were admitted, transferred or discharged within 4 hours. That is 5.2 points below the England average of 74.4% and 7.8 points below the London average of 77.0%. It ranks 85 of 120 trusts with a major A&E in England and 17 of 17 in London (1 = highest share within 4 hours). At the main emergency department (type 1), 51.8% spent 4 hours or less, against 60.6% across England. 3,566 patients were admitted as emergencies through A&E, and 692 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 67.5% (January 2026) to 73.9% (April 2026); it is down 0.3 points since September 2025.
King's College Hospital: % 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 | 69.2% | 27,380 | 692 | 74.4% |
| August 2026 | 71.8% | 25,394 | 460 | 75.0% |
| July 2026 | 70.2% | 27,523 | 889 | 75.4% |
| June 2026 | 71.7% | 26,776 | 702 | 75.0% |
| May 2026 | 71.4% | 26,849 | 867 | 75.7% |
| April 2026 | 73.9% | 25,377 | 617 | 76.9% |
| March 2026 | 72.1% | 26,633 | 661 | 77.1% |
| February 2026 | 68.5% | 22,924 | 833 | 74.1% |
| January 2026 | 67.5% | 26,110 | 1,145 | 72.5% |
| December 2025 | 70.0% | 25,131 | 722 | 73.8% |
| November 2025 | 69.6% | 25,407 | 811 | 74.2% |
| October 2025 | 71.3% | 25,517 | 593 | 74.2% |
| September 2025 | 69.5% | 25,782 | 664 | 75.1% |
Diagnostic tests
| Test | Waiting list | Waiting under 6 weeks | Waiting 13+ weeks | England under 6 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRI | 2,760 | 75.7% | 363 | 78.0% |
| CT | 2,372 | 71.2% | 124 | 88.8% |
| Ultrasound | 5,686 | 97.6% | 4 | 78.3% |
| Endoscopy | 3,343 | 63.7% | 488 | 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, 91,102 people were waiting to start consultant-led treatment at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Half had waited less than 12.3 weeks (England: 12.2 weeks) and 66.2% had waited under 18 weeks, 1.0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ophthalmology | 12,550 | 14.0 | 61.5% | 537 | 10.4 |
| Other - Surgicals | 11,768 | 13.2 | 62.2% | 692 | 11.4 |
| Gynaecology | 9,328 | 13.3 | 63.0% | 50 | 14.2 |
| Oral Surgery | 8,865 | 14.7 | 58.4% | 105 | 16.4 |
| Other - Medicals | 7,592 | 8.4 | 82.8% | 30 | 10.7 |
| Cardiology | 5,068 | 12.4 | 67.6% | 63 | 11.9 |
| General Surgery | 4,836 | 23.5 | 40.1% | 329 | 12.8 |
| Other - Paediatrics | 4,314 | 10.5 | 77.9% | 23 | 12.3 |
King's College Hospital: 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 |
| Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust | 75.4% | 76.8% | 11.3 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
What are A&E waiting times like at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust?
In September 2026, 69.2% 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 King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust?
91,102 people were waiting to start consultant-led treatment at the end of August 2026, with a median wait of 12.3 weeks. 2,004 had waited over a year.
How long is the MRI wait at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust?
75.7% of the 2,760 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.