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 Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust waiting times
Latest NHS England figures for A&E, diagnostic tests and planned treatment at Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, in the South West region, which serves Exeter, Barnstaple, Tiverton.
A&E
In September 2026, 62.9% of the 19,808 people attending A&E at Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust were admitted, transferred or discharged within 4 hours. That is 11.5 points below the England average of 74.4% and 8.9 points below the South West average of 71.8%. It ranks 105 of 120 trusts with a major A&E in England and 10 of 12 in South West (1 = highest share within 4 hours). At the main emergency department (type 1), 50.2% spent 4 hours or less, against 60.6% across England. 3,186 patients were admitted as emergencies through A&E, and 213 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 62.9% (September 2026) to 70.4% (March 2026); it is down 2.1 points since September 2025.
Royal Devon University Healthcare: % 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 | 62.9% | 19,808 | 213 | 74.4% |
| August 2026 | 64.0% | 20,397 | 200 | 75.0% |
| July 2026 | 65.0% | 20,601 | 222 | 75.4% |
| June 2026 | 64.7% | 19,560 | 256 | 75.0% |
| May 2026 | 68.5% | 19,816 | 278 | 75.7% |
| April 2026 | 67.0% | 18,248 | 256 | 76.9% |
| March 2026 | 70.4% | 19,576 | 172 | 77.1% |
| February 2026 | 65.9% | 16,444 | 298 | 74.1% |
| January 2026 | 64.2% | 18,157 | 430 | 72.5% |
| December 2025 | 65.4% | 17,436 | 272 | 73.8% |
| November 2025 | 67.3% | 17,946 | 207 | 74.2% |
| October 2025 | 66.4% | 18,827 | 207 | 74.2% |
| September 2025 | 65.0% | 18,507 | 180 | 75.1% |
Diagnostic tests
| Test | Waiting list | Waiting under 6 weeks | Waiting 13+ weeks | England under 6 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRI | 4,597 | 57.8% | 668 | 78.0% |
| CT | 1,459 | 86.4% | 23 | 88.8% |
| Ultrasound | 4,570 | 74.4% | 76 | 78.3% |
| Endoscopy | 1,974 | 76.2% | 66 | 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, 74,526 people were waiting to start consultant-led treatment at Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Half had waited less than 12.7 weeks (England: 12.2 weeks) and 62.8% had waited under 18 weeks, 2.4 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 | 10,106 | 18.3 | 49.2% | 605 | 13.9 |
| Ophthalmology | 8,549 | 13.4 | 61.3% | 222 | 10.4 |
| Other - Medicals | 8,214 | 11.0 | 70.6% | 149 | 10.7 |
| Other - Surgicals | 6,089 | 11.5 | 66.1% | 121 | 11.4 |
| Cardiology | 6,002 | 14.4 | 57.9% | 184 | 11.9 |
| Dermatology | 5,933 | 9.3 | 67.4% | 35 | 10.5 |
| Gynaecology | 5,505 | 14.1 | 58.2% | 128 | 14.2 |
| Ear Nose and Throat | 4,933 | 17.4 | 51.7% | 82 | 15.4 |
Royal Devon University Healthcare: median RTT wait (weeks) England
Other trusts in South West
| Trust | A&E within 4 hours | MRI under 6 weeks | RTT median weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust | 78.6% | 97.4% | 14.1 |
| Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust | 75.5% | 94.7% | 9.7 |
| University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust | 71.8% | 97.7% | 12.4 |
| Somerset NHS Foundation Trust | 71.7% | 86.0% | 12.0 |
| Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust | 71.5% | 81.7% | – |
| Bristol NHS Foundation Trust | 69.7% | 92.0% | 11.1 |
| Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust | 66.5% | 76.0% | 11.7 |
| Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | 65.6% | 100.0% | 15.0 |
| University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust | 65.6% | 72.8% | – |
| Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | 61.8% | 81.0% | 10.9 |
| Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust | 56.7% | 94.6% | 11.6 |
Towns served
Frequently asked questions
What are A&E waiting times like at Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust?
In September 2026, 62.9% 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 Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust?
74,526 people were waiting to start consultant-led treatment at the end of August 2026, with a median wait of 12.7 weeks. 1,684 had waited over a year.
How long is the MRI wait at Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust?
57.8% of the 4,597 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.