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
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust waiting times
Latest NHS England figures for A&E, diagnostic tests and planned treatment at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, in the South West region, which serves Torquay.
A&E
Live waits: Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust publishes current waits for Torbay Hospital ED and minor injury units on its own website: see live waits on the trust website. The figures below are the latest monthly NHS England statistics. Live waits for Northern Ireland and hospitals that publish their own are on our live A&E page.
In September 2026, 71.5% of the 11,123 people attending A&E at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust were admitted, transferred or discharged within 4 hours. That is 2.9 points below the England average of 74.4% and 0.3 points below the South West average of 71.8%. It ranks 68 of 120 trusts with a major A&E in England and 5 of 12 in South West (1 = highest share within 4 hours). At the main emergency department (type 1), 59.6% spent 4 hours or less, against 60.6% across England. 1,651 patients were admitted as emergencies through A&E, and 167 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 63.4% (August 2026) to 71.5% (September 2026); it is up 3.2 points since September 2025.
Torbay and South Devon: % 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 | 71.5% | 11,123 | 167 | 74.4% |
| August 2026 | 63.4% | 11,198 | 166 | 75.0% |
| July 2026 | 63.9% | 11,498 | 164 | 75.4% |
| June 2026 | 65.3% | 11,279 | 140 | 75.0% |
| May 2026 | 64.7% | 11,147 | 138 | 75.7% |
| April 2026 | 64.2% | 10,064 | 96 | 76.9% |
| March 2026 | 66.6% | 10,748 | 66 | 77.1% |
| February 2026 | 66.4% | 9,480 | 74 | 74.1% |
| January 2026 | 67.9% | 10,173 | 106 | 72.5% |
| December 2025 | 70.8% | 10,195 | 56 | 73.8% |
| November 2025 | 68.3% | 10,155 | 42 | 74.2% |
| October 2025 | 68.0% | 10,681 | 35 | 74.2% |
| September 2025 | 68.3% | 10,523 | 78 | 75.1% |
Diagnostic tests
| Test | Waiting list | Waiting under 6 weeks | Waiting 13+ weeks | England under 6 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRI | 1,210 | 81.7% | 29 | 78.0% |
| CT | 749 | 96.3% | 1 | 88.8% |
| Ultrasound | 2,330 | 71.9% | 107 | 78.3% |
| Endoscopy | 1,058 | 77.4% | 44 | 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)
NHS England’s referral to treatment (RTT) data for August 2026 has no figures for Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust. The trust may not have submitted a return for the month; its next return will appear here automatically.
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 |
| 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 Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust?
In September 2026, 71.5% of A&E attendances were dealt with within 4 hours, against 74.4% across England and the 95% standard.
How long is the MRI wait at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust?
81.7% of the 1,210 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.