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
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust waiting times
Latest NHS England figures for A&E, diagnostic tests and planned treatment at Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, in the South East region, which serves Reading, Maidenhead.
A&E
In September 2026, 74.6% of the 19,289 people attending A&E at Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust were admitted, transferred or discharged within 4 hours. That is 0.2 points above the England average of 74.4% and 1.6 points below the South East average of 76.2%. It ranks 47 of 120 trusts with a major A&E in England and 8 of 17 in South East (1 = highest share within 4 hours). At the main emergency department (type 1), 62.9% spent 4 hours or less, against 60.6% across England. 2,267 patients were admitted as emergencies through A&E, and 0 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 73.1% (January 2026) to 77.9% (July 2026); it is down 0.3 points since September 2025.
Royal Berkshire: % 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 | 74.6% | 19,289 | 0 | 74.4% |
| August 2026 | 75.4% | 18,118 | 0 | 75.0% |
| July 2026 | 77.9% | 19,208 | 17 | 75.4% |
| June 2026 | 76.1% | 18,963 | 47 | 75.0% |
| May 2026 | 75.4% | 19,346 | 17 | 75.7% |
| April 2026 | 76.5% | 18,247 | 16 | 76.9% |
| March 2026 | 76.9% | 18,612 | 28 | 77.1% |
| February 2026 | 75.4% | 16,055 | 52 | 74.1% |
| January 2026 | 73.1% | 17,640 | 11 | 72.5% |
| December 2025 | 76.4% | 17,314 | 12 | 73.8% |
| November 2025 | 77.8% | 17,419 | 7 | 74.2% |
| October 2025 | 74.6% | 18,334 | 13 | 74.2% |
| September 2025 | 74.9% | 17,467 | 12 | 75.1% |
Diagnostic tests
| Test | Waiting list | Waiting under 6 weeks | Waiting 13+ weeks | England under 6 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRI | 2,492 | 89.1% | 46 | 78.0% |
| CT | 1,163 | 99.2% | 1 | 88.8% |
| Ultrasound | 2,654 | 98.8% | 27 | 78.3% |
| Endoscopy | 688 | 81.1% | 32 | 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, 34,597 people were waiting to start consultant-led treatment at Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust. Half had waited less than 10.1 weeks (England: 12.2 weeks) and 80.7% had waited under 18 weeks, 15.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ophthalmology | 5,419 | 11.0 | 77.9% | 8 | 10.4 |
| Gastroenterology | 3,905 | 9.8 | 82.0% | 3 | 11.0 |
| General Surgery | 2,901 | 9.8 | 81.5% | 1 | 12.8 |
| Ear Nose and Throat | 2,871 | 12.2 | 71.7% | 8 | 15.4 |
| Gynaecology | 2,847 | 10.8 | 78.3% | 4 | 14.2 |
| Cardiology | 2,834 | 10.9 | 82.3% | 3 | 11.9 |
| Dermatology | 2,620 | 9.0 | 82.6% | 1 | 10.5 |
| Trauma and Orthopaedic | 2,231 | 10.0 | 82.9% | 3 | 13.9 |
Royal Berkshire: 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 |
| 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 |
| Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | 62.5% | 91.1% | 12.8 |
| 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
Frequently asked questions
What are A&E waiting times like at Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust?
In September 2026, 74.6% 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 Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust?
34,597 people were waiting to start consultant-led treatment at the end of August 2026, with a median wait of 10.1 weeks. 35 had waited over a year.
How long is the MRI wait at Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust?
89.1% of the 2,492 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.