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
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust waiting times
Latest NHS England figures for A&E, diagnostic tests and planned treatment at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, in the South East region, which serves Southampton.
A&E
In September 2026, 70.7% of the 13,544 people attending A&E at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust were admitted, transferred or discharged within 4 hours. That is 3.7 points below the England average of 74.4% and 5.5 points below the South East average of 76.2%. It ranks 73 of 120 trusts with a major A&E in England and 13 of 17 in South East (1 = highest share within 4 hours). At the main emergency department (type 1), 68.0% spent 4 hours or less, against 60.6% across England. 3,811 patients were admitted as emergencies through A&E, and 14 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 58.4% (October 2025) to 74.1% (February 2026); it is up 3.1 points since September 2025.
University Hospital Southampton: % 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 | 70.7% | 13,544 | 14 | 74.4% |
| August 2026 | 69.6% | 12,802 | 0 | 75.0% |
| July 2026 | 70.1% | 13,112 | 18 | 75.4% |
| June 2026 | 67.5% | 12,651 | 22 | 75.0% |
| May 2026 | 68.9% | 13,249 | 16 | 75.7% |
| April 2026 | 70.6% | 12,740 | 11 | 76.9% |
| March 2026 | 72.5% | 13,305 | 11 | 77.1% |
| February 2026 | 74.1% | 10,670 | 10 | 74.1% |
| January 2026 | 66.5% | 12,612 | 11 | 72.5% |
| December 2025 | 65.1% | 12,891 | 11 | 73.8% |
| November 2025 | 63.1% | 13,563 | 12 | 74.2% |
| October 2025 | 58.4% | 13,660 | 13 | 74.2% |
| September 2025 | 67.6% | 13,014 | 13 | 75.1% |
Diagnostic tests
| Test | Waiting list | Waiting under 6 weeks | Waiting 13+ weeks | England under 6 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRI | 1,581 | 86.3% | 34 | 78.0% |
| CT | 1,099 | 81.5% | 74 | 88.8% |
| Ultrasound | 3,329 | 89.4% | 11 | 78.3% |
| Endoscopy | 1,335 | 67.8% | 224 | 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, 64,769 people were waiting to start consultant-led treatment at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust. Half had waited less than 12.4 weeks (England: 12.2 weeks) and 64.0% had waited under 18 weeks, 1.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other - Medicals | 9,311 | 12.4 | 65.6% | 49 | 10.7 |
| Ophthalmology | 6,979 | 11.8 | 67.0% | 98 | 10.4 |
| Neurology | 6,528 | 14.4 | 57.8% | 223 | 13.2 |
| Other - Paediatrics | 6,438 | 10.8 | 68.7% | 132 | 12.3 |
| Dermatology | 6,029 | 12.1 | 63.6% | 75 | 10.5 |
| Other - Surgicals | 4,211 | 9.4 | 71.4% | 57 | 11.4 |
| Trauma and Orthopaedic | 4,081 | 17.8 | 50.6% | 200 | 13.9 |
| Cardiology | 4,074 | 12.3 | 68.1% | 35 | 11.9 |
University Hospital Southampton: median RTT wait (weeks) England
Other trusts in South East
| Trust | A&E within 4 hours | MRI under 6 weeks | RTT median weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isle of Wight NHS Trust | 80.1% | 100.0% | 11.9 |
| Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust | 80.1% | 100.0% | 13.5 |
| Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | 79.5% | 88.1% | 13.3 |
| Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust | 77.6% | 78.0% | 13.5 |
| Medway NHS Foundation Trust | 75.6% | 98.5% | 14.8 |
| Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust | 75.3% | 83.7% | 13.2 |
| Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust | 74.9% | 99.0% | 11.5 |
| Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust | 74.6% | 89.1% | 10.1 |
| East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust | 74.1% | 93.6% | 11.3 |
| Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust | 73.2% | 99.8% | 12.5 |
| East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust | 72.1% | 51.7% | 15.7 |
| Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust | 71.3% | 41.0% | 13.5 |
| Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | 67.1% | 99.2% | 13.9 |
| Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | 62.5% | 91.1% | 12.8 |
| University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust | 60.6% | 92.5% | 16.9 |
| Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust | 52.1% | 73.9% | 12.6 |
Towns served
- Southampton · A&E · MRI
Frequently asked questions
What are A&E waiting times like at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust?
In September 2026, 70.7% 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 University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust?
64,769 people were waiting to start consultant-led treatment at the end of August 2026, with a median wait of 12.4 weeks. 1,542 had waited over a year.
How long is the MRI wait at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust?
86.3% of the 1,581 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.