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 Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust waiting times
Latest NHS England figures for A&E, diagnostic tests and planned treatment at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, in the South East region, which serves Brighton, Worthing, Crawley, Lewes.
A&E
In September 2026, 60.6% of the 33,825 people attending A&E at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust were admitted, transferred or discharged within 4 hours. That is 13.8 points below the England average of 74.4% and 15.6 points below the South East average of 76.2%. It ranks 113 of 120 trusts with a major A&E in England and 16 of 17 in South East (1 = highest share within 4 hours). At the main emergency department (type 1), 57.4% spent 4 hours or less, against 60.6% across England. 8,275 patients were admitted as emergencies through A&E, and 840 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 59.5% (August 2026) to 66.1% (November 2025); it is down 3.6 points since September 2025.
University Hospitals Sussex: % 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 | 60.6% | 33,825 | 840 | 74.4% |
| August 2026 | 59.5% | 33,836 | 984 | 75.0% |
| July 2026 | 62.4% | 35,058 | 1,090 | 75.4% |
| June 2026 | 64.2% | 33,640 | 922 | 75.0% |
| May 2026 | 64.7% | 34,092 | 890 | 75.7% |
| April 2026 | 66.0% | 32,593 | 900 | 76.9% |
| March 2026 | 64.5% | 33,587 | 1,005 | 77.1% |
| February 2026 | 61.1% | 28,840 | 946 | 74.1% |
| January 2026 | 62.3% | 32,524 | 1,196 | 72.5% |
| December 2025 | 63.0% | 32,118 | 718 | 73.8% |
| November 2025 | 66.1% | 32,326 | 804 | 74.2% |
| October 2025 | 65.8% | 33,284 | 961 | 74.2% |
| September 2025 | 64.2% | 31,615 | 589 | 75.1% |
Diagnostic tests
| Test | Waiting list | Waiting under 6 weeks | Waiting 13+ weeks | England under 6 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRI | 2,755 | 92.5% | 56 | 78.0% |
| CT | 2,289 | 90.7% | 78 | 88.8% |
| Ultrasound | 7,115 | 91.3% | 10 | 78.3% |
| Endoscopy | 3,173 | 64.4% | 457 | 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, 118,148 people were waiting to start consultant-led treatment at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. Half had waited less than 16.9 weeks (England: 12.2 weeks) and 52.6% had waited under 18 weeks, 12.6 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 - Surgicals | 16,168 | 15.4 | 55.3% | 1,131 | 11.4 |
| Ophthalmology | 13,036 | 17.4 | 51.6% | 432 | 10.4 |
| Gynaecology | 11,242 | 17.4 | 51.3% | 620 | 14.2 |
| Dermatology | 9,006 | 11.0 | 61.4% | 946 | 10.5 |
| Oral Surgery | 8,706 | 22.6 | 42.8% | 748 | 16.4 |
| Ear Nose and Throat | 8,156 | 21.0 | 44.5% | 253 | 15.4 |
| Trauma and Orthopaedic | 7,875 | 18.8 | 48.4% | 396 | 13.9 |
| Cardiology | 7,763 | 15.9 | 55.4% | 14 | 11.9 |
University Hospitals Sussex: 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 |
| University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust | 70.7% | 86.3% | 12.4 |
| 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 |
| Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust | 52.1% | 73.9% | 12.6 |
Towns served
Frequently asked questions
What are A&E waiting times like at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust?
In September 2026, 60.6% 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 Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust?
118,148 people were waiting to start consultant-led treatment at the end of August 2026, with a median wait of 16.9 weeks. 5,634 had waited over a year.
How long is the MRI wait at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust?
92.5% of the 2,755 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.