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
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust waiting times
Latest NHS England figures for A&E, diagnostic tests and planned treatment at Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust, in the South West region.
A&E
In September 2026, 66.5% of the 7,524 people attending A&E at Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust were admitted, transferred or discharged within 4 hours. That is 7.9 points below the England average of 74.4% and 5.3 points below the South West average of 71.8%. It ranks 95 of 120 trusts with a major A&E in England and 7 of 12 in South West (1 = highest share within 4 hours). At the main emergency department (type 1), 50.4% spent 4 hours or less, against 60.6% across England. 1,192 patients were admitted as emergencies through A&E, and 235 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 66.3% (June 2026) to 75.7% (December 2025); it is down 0.7 points since September 2025.
Salisbury: % 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 | 66.5% | 7,524 | 235 | 74.4% |
| August 2026 | 67.3% | 7,604 | 298 | 75.0% |
| July 2026 | 66.6% | 7,783 | 136 | 75.4% |
| June 2026 | 66.3% | 7,516 | 219 | 75.0% |
| May 2026 | 73.0% | 7,566 | 213 | 75.7% |
| April 2026 | 71.2% | 7,332 | 135 | 76.9% |
| March 2026 | 69.3% | 7,533 | 147 | 77.1% |
| February 2026 | 69.5% | 6,417 | 152 | 74.1% |
| January 2026 | 68.9% | 7,268 | 171 | 72.5% |
| December 2025 | 75.7% | 7,097 | 101 | 73.8% |
| November 2025 | 75.1% | 6,822 | 54 | 74.2% |
| October 2025 | 68.2% | 6,786 | 80 | 74.2% |
| September 2025 | 67.2% | 7,006 | 78 | 75.1% |
Diagnostic tests
| Test | Waiting list | Waiting under 6 weeks | Waiting 13+ weeks | England under 6 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRI | 366 | 76.0% | 39 | 78.0% |
| CT | 678 | 78.8% | 45 | 88.8% |
| Ultrasound | 1,732 | 95.0% | 3 | 78.3% |
| Endoscopy | 889 | 65.6% | 50 | 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, 31,024 people were waiting to start consultant-led treatment at Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. Half had waited less than 11.7 weeks (England: 12.2 weeks) and 69.5% had waited under 18 weeks, 4.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other - Medicals | 3,435 | 10.1 | 77.4% | 3 | 10.7 |
| Ear Nose and Throat | 3,150 | 15.2 | 57.1% | 10 | 15.4 |
| Trauma and Orthopaedic | 2,930 | 12.3 | 66.0% | 11 | 13.9 |
| Gynaecology | 2,732 | 11.8 | 69.7% | 9 | 14.2 |
| Urology | 2,500 | 10.4 | 80.0% | 8 | 12.2 |
| Oral Surgery | 2,091 | 14.9 | 60.4% | 0 | 16.4 |
| Plastic Surgery | 2,014 | 10.3 | 73.9% | 18 | 14.0 |
| Ophthalmology | 1,997 | 9.8 | 80.2% | 0 | 10.4 |
Salisbury: 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 |
| Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | 65.6% | 100.0% | 15.0 |
| University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust | 65.6% | 72.8% | – |
| Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust | 62.9% | 57.8% | 12.7 |
| Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | 61.8% | 81.0% | 10.9 |
| Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust | 56.7% | 94.6% | 11.6 |
Frequently asked questions
What are A&E waiting times like at Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust?
In September 2026, 66.5% 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 Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust?
31,024 people were waiting to start consultant-led treatment at the end of August 2026, with a median wait of 11.7 weeks. 126 had waited over a year.
How long is the MRI wait at Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust?
76.0% of the 366 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.