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
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust waiting times
Latest NHS England figures for A&E, diagnostic tests and planned treatment at Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, in the North West region, which serves Liverpool.
A&E
In September 2026, 66.7% of the 28,153 people attending A&E at Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust were admitted, transferred or discharged within 4 hours. That is 7.7 points below the England average of 74.4% and 5.1 points below the North West average of 71.8%. It ranks 93 of 120 trusts with a major A&E in England and 12 of 18 in North West (1 = highest share within 4 hours). At the main emergency department (type 1), 48.0% spent 4 hours or less, against 60.6% across England. 4,894 patients were admitted as emergencies through A&E, and 1,125 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 65.7% (October 2025) to 70.7% (August 2026); it is down 1.5 points since September 2025.
Liverpool University 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 | 66.7% | 28,153 | 1,125 | 74.4% |
| August 2026 | 70.7% | 28,983 | 1,027 | 75.0% |
| July 2026 | 68.0% | 28,404 | 1,057 | 75.4% |
| June 2026 | 67.7% | 27,078 | 1,229 | 75.0% |
| May 2026 | 69.4% | 28,117 | 1,273 | 75.7% |
| April 2026 | 69.7% | 27,307 | 1,279 | 76.9% |
| March 2026 | 70.0% | 27,225 | 1,124 | 77.1% |
| February 2026 | 67.4% | 24,124 | 1,234 | 74.1% |
| January 2026 | 66.4% | 26,293 | 1,485 | 72.5% |
| December 2025 | 66.8% | 25,116 | 1,111 | 73.8% |
| November 2025 | 68.1% | 27,028 | 1,040 | 74.2% |
| October 2025 | 65.7% | 28,155 | 962 | 74.2% |
| September 2025 | 68.2% | 26,823 | 887 | 75.1% |
Diagnostic tests
| Test | Waiting list | Waiting under 6 weeks | Waiting 13+ weeks | England under 6 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRI | 2,319 | 90.5% | 0 | 78.0% |
| CT | 1,501 | 99.7% | 0 | 88.8% |
| Ultrasound | 5,655 | 92.3% | 0 | 78.3% |
| Endoscopy | 2,780 | 61.9% | 330 | 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, 66,322 people were waiting to start consultant-led treatment at Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Half had waited less than 12.9 weeks (England: 12.2 weeks) and 62.7% had waited under 18 weeks, 2.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other - Surgicals | 9,996 | 12.7 | 61.6% | 257 | 11.4 |
| Ophthalmology | 8,348 | 9.7 | 76.5% | 0 | 10.4 |
| Gastroenterology | 6,886 | 12.1 | 67.9% | 45 | 11.0 |
| Ear Nose and Throat | 6,037 | 17.6 | 51.0% | 170 | 15.4 |
| Other - Medicals | 4,788 | 14.1 | 61.0% | 104 | 10.7 |
| Trauma and Orthopaedic | 4,672 | 16.2 | 54.8% | 52 | 13.9 |
| Dermatology | 4,300 | 11.6 | 65.5% | 21 | 10.5 |
| Oral Surgery | 4,070 | 17.6 | 50.8% | 87 | 16.4 |
Liverpool University Hospitals: median RTT wait (weeks) England
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Frequently asked questions
What are A&E waiting times like at Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?
In September 2026, 66.7% 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 Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?
66,322 people were waiting to start consultant-led treatment at the end of August 2026, with a median wait of 12.9 weeks. 827 had waited over a year.
How long is the MRI wait at Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?
90.5% of the 2,319 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.