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
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust waiting times
Latest NHS England figures for A&E, diagnostic tests and planned treatment at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, in the North West region, which serves Stockport.
A&E
In September 2026, 70.2% of the 11,289 people attending A&E at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust were admitted, transferred or discharged within 4 hours. That is 4.2 points below the England average of 74.4% and 1.6 points below the North West average of 71.8%. It ranks 74 of 120 trusts with a major A&E in England and 9 of 18 in North West (1 = highest share within 4 hours). At the main emergency department (type 1), 62.8% spent 4 hours or less, against 60.6% across England. 2,647 patients were admitted as emergencies through A&E, and 228 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% (January 2026) to 72.2% (August 2026); it is up 2.1 points since September 2025.
Stockport: % 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 | 70.2% | 11,289 | 228 | 74.4% |
| August 2026 | 72.2% | 10,709 | 115 | 75.0% |
| July 2026 | 66.5% | 11,357 | 148 | 75.4% |
| June 2026 | 68.1% | 11,140 | 210 | 75.0% |
| May 2026 | 67.6% | 11,081 | 180 | 75.7% |
| April 2026 | 69.1% | 10,626 | 441 | 76.9% |
| March 2026 | 70.1% | 10,912 | 258 | 77.1% |
| February 2026 | 69.2% | 9,607 | 380 | 74.1% |
| January 2026 | 66.3% | 10,908 | 564 | 72.5% |
| December 2025 | 69.0% | 10,919 | 438 | 73.8% |
| November 2025 | 69.5% | 11,036 | 445 | 74.2% |
| October 2025 | 67.1% | 11,276 | 447 | 74.2% |
| September 2025 | 68.1% | 10,710 | 324 | 75.1% |
Diagnostic tests
| Test | Waiting list | Waiting under 6 weeks | Waiting 13+ weeks | England under 6 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRI | 788 | 99.4% | 0 | 78.0% |
| CT | 737 | 98.4% | 1 | 88.8% |
| Ultrasound | 1,993 | 94.0% | 0 | 78.3% |
| Endoscopy | 739 | 94.7% | 5 | 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, 34,942 people were waiting to start consultant-led treatment at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust. Half had waited less than 12.9 weeks (England: 12.2 weeks) and 62.3% had waited under 18 weeks, 2.9 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 | 6,468 | 14.9 | 59.0% | 49 | 13.9 |
| Ophthalmology | 4,662 | 14.8 | 58.7% | 38 | 10.4 |
| Ear Nose and Throat | 3,880 | 14.5 | 57.5% | 1 | 15.4 |
| General Surgery | 3,410 | 11.8 | 64.7% | 15 | 12.8 |
| Gastroenterology | 3,140 | 12.2 | 65.3% | 7 | 11.0 |
| Gynaecology | 2,972 | 12.0 | 65.1% | 25 | 14.2 |
| Cardiology | 2,939 | 14.0 | 59.7% | 8 | 11.9 |
| Other - Medicals | 2,773 | 11.0 | 63.3% | 7 | 10.7 |
Stockport: median RTT wait (weeks) England
Other trusts in North West
Towns served
Frequently asked questions
What are A&E waiting times like at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust?
In September 2026, 70.2% 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 Stockport NHS Foundation Trust?
34,942 people were waiting to start consultant-led treatment at the end of August 2026, with a median wait of 12.9 weeks. 155 had waited over a year.
How long is the MRI wait at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust?
99.4% of the 788 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.