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
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust waiting times
Latest NHS England figures for A&E, diagnostic tests and planned treatment at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, in the South West region, which serves Taunton, Yeovil, Bridgwater.
A&E
In September 2026, 71.7% of the 21,855 people attending A&E at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust were admitted, transferred or discharged within 4 hours. That is 2.7 points below the England average of 74.4% and 0.1 points below the South West average of 71.8%. It ranks 66 of 120 trusts with a major A&E in England and 4 of 12 in South West (1 = highest share within 4 hours). At the main emergency department (type 1), 52.4% spent 4 hours or less, against 60.6% across England. 3,121 patients were admitted as emergencies through A&E, and 86 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 67.3% (January 2026) to 74.1% (April 2026); it is up 0.9 points since September 2025.
Somerset: % 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 | 71.7% | 21,855 | 86 | 74.4% |
| August 2026 | 73.0% | 21,707 | 32 | 75.0% |
| July 2026 | 71.0% | 23,161 | 40 | 75.4% |
| June 2026 | 70.6% | 22,010 | 109 | 75.0% |
| May 2026 | 70.7% | 22,864 | 77 | 75.7% |
| April 2026 | 74.1% | 21,722 | 96 | 76.9% |
| March 2026 | 72.8% | 22,545 | 73 | 77.1% |
| February 2026 | 70.2% | 19,074 | 196 | 74.1% |
| January 2026 | 67.3% | 21,060 | 330 | 72.5% |
| December 2025 | 70.7% | 20,793 | 132 | 73.8% |
| November 2025 | 70.0% | 20,632 | 87 | 74.2% |
| October 2025 | 71.0% | 21,216 | 207 | 74.2% |
| September 2025 | 70.8% | 21,137 | 100 | 75.1% |
Diagnostic tests
| Test | Waiting list | Waiting under 6 weeks | Waiting 13+ weeks | England under 6 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRI | 2,004 | 86.0% | 39 | 78.0% |
| CT | 811 | 93.5% | 3 | 88.8% |
| Ultrasound | 4,396 | 84.8% | 43 | 78.3% |
| Endoscopy | 2,328 | 64.9% | 220 | 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, 55,401 people were waiting to start consultant-led treatment at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. Half had waited less than 12.0 weeks (England: 12.2 weeks) and 64.1% had waited under 18 weeks, 1.1 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 | 9,296 | 12.7 | 62.8% | 389 | 13.9 |
| Other - Surgicals | 5,948 | 12.5 | 61.4% | 242 | 11.4 |
| Ear Nose and Throat | 4,851 | 15.7 | 54.5% | 202 | 15.4 |
| Gynaecology | 4,117 | 16.0 | 54.2% | 100 | 14.2 |
| Other - Medicals | 3,885 | 8.7 | 75.4% | 19 | 10.7 |
| Dermatology | 3,662 | 8.6 | 76.3% | 66 | 10.5 |
| Oral Surgery | 3,449 | 23.9 | 36.9% | 312 | 16.4 |
| Ophthalmology | 3,271 | 8.6 | 77.3% | 18 | 10.4 |
Somerset: 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 |
| 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% | – |
| 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 |
Towns served
Frequently asked questions
What are A&E waiting times like at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust?
In September 2026, 71.7% 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 Somerset NHS Foundation Trust?
55,401 people were waiting to start consultant-led treatment at the end of August 2026, with a median wait of 12.0 weeks. 1,702 had waited over a year.
How long is the MRI wait at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust?
86.0% of the 2,004 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.