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
Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust waiting times
Latest NHS England figures for A&E, diagnostic tests and planned treatment at Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust, in the North East and Yorkshire region.
A&E
In September 2026, 90.3% of the 5,007 people attending A&E at Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust were admitted, transferred or discharged within 4 hours. That is 15.9 points above the England average of 74.4% and 15.1 points above the North East and Yorkshire average of 75.2%. It ranks 2 of 120 trusts with a major A&E in England and 2 of 22 in North East and Yorkshire (1 = highest share within 4 hours). At the main emergency department (type 1), 89.6% spent 4 hours or less, against 60.6% across England. 999 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 88.0% (November 2025) to 98.1% (March 2026); it is down 3.8 points since September 2025.
Sheffield Children's: % 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 | 90.3% | 5,007 | 0 | 74.4% |
| August 2026 | 92.3% | 3,874 | 0 | 75.0% |
| July 2026 | 91.8% | 5,114 | 0 | 75.4% |
| June 2026 | 91.4% | 5,411 | 0 | 75.0% |
| May 2026 | 94.4% | 5,256 | 0 | 75.7% |
| April 2026 | 94.8% | 5,074 | 0 | 76.9% |
| March 2026 | 98.1% | 5,494 | 0 | 77.1% |
| February 2026 | 93.1% | 4,559 | 0 | 74.1% |
| January 2026 | 93.5% | 4,833 | 0 | 72.5% |
| December 2025 | 89.2% | 5,708 | 0 | 73.8% |
| November 2025 | 88.0% | 6,030 | 0 | 74.2% |
| October 2025 | 93.2% | 5,590 | 0 | 74.2% |
| September 2025 | 94.1% | 4,743 | 0 | 75.1% |
Diagnostic tests
| Test | Waiting list | Waiting under 6 weeks | Waiting 13+ weeks | England under 6 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRI | 221 | 81.0% | 4 | 78.0% |
| CT | 24 | 95.8% | 0 | 88.8% |
| Ultrasound | 235 | 99.1% | 1 | 78.3% |
| Endoscopy | 150 | 61.3% | 20 | 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, 11,708 people were waiting to start consultant-led treatment at Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust. Half had waited less than 10.3 weeks (England: 12.2 weeks) and 71.3% had waited under 18 weeks, 6.1 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 - Paediatrics | 11,664 | 10.3 | 71.3% | 122 | 12.3 |
Sheffield Children's: median RTT wait (weeks) England
Other trusts in North East and Yorkshire
Frequently asked questions
What are A&E waiting times like at Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust?
In September 2026, 90.3% 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 Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust?
11,708 people were waiting to start consultant-led treatment at the end of August 2026, with a median wait of 10.3 weeks. 122 had waited over a year.
How long is the MRI wait at Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust?
81.0% of the 221 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.