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
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust waiting times
Latest NHS England figures for A&E, diagnostic tests and planned treatment at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, in the East of England region.
A&E
In September 2026, 87.2% of the 18,240 people attending A&E at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust were admitted, transferred or discharged within 4 hours. That is 12.8 points above the England average of 74.4% and 13.2 points above the East of England average of 74.0%. It ranks 3 of 120 trusts with a major A&E in England and 1 of 13 in East of England (1 = highest share within 4 hours). At the main emergency department (type 1), 73.1% spent 4 hours or less, against 60.6% across England. 5,325 patients were admitted as emergencies through A&E, and 15 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 81.7% (January 2026) to 90.4% (March 2026); it is up 2.6 points since September 2025.
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals: % 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 | 87.2% | 18,240 | 15 | 74.4% |
| August 2026 | 89.6% | 17,190 | 23 | 75.0% |
| July 2026 | 88.1% | 17,811 | 26 | 75.4% |
| June 2026 | 88.0% | 17,265 | 24 | 75.0% |
| May 2026 | 86.8% | 17,551 | 30 | 75.7% |
| April 2026 | 88.2% | 17,085 | 19 | 76.9% |
| March 2026 | 90.4% | 17,531 | 33 | 77.1% |
| February 2026 | 85.2% | 15,179 | 29 | 74.1% |
| January 2026 | 81.7% | 17,211 | 14 | 72.5% |
| December 2025 | 83.8% | 17,087 | 27 | 73.8% |
| November 2025 | 83.6% | 16,847 | 18 | 74.2% |
| October 2025 | 83.2% | 16,735 | 22 | 74.2% |
| September 2025 | 84.6% | 16,438 | 26 | 75.1% |
Diagnostic tests
| Test | Waiting list | Waiting under 6 weeks | Waiting 13+ weeks | England under 6 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRI | 1,598 | 96.1% | 0 | 78.0% |
| CT | 1,310 | 100.0% | 0 | 88.8% |
| Ultrasound | 8,463 | 60.2% | 653 | 78.3% |
| Endoscopy | 2,545 | 86.3% | 57 | 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, 44,408 people were waiting to start consultant-led treatment at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Half had waited less than 12.0 weeks (England: 12.2 weeks) and 69.1% had waited under 18 weeks, 3.9 points above 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 | 5,047 | 16.9 | 53.2% | 108 | 13.9 |
| Cardiology | 4,564 | 10.8 | 77.7% | 0 | 11.9 |
| Dermatology | 3,602 | 9.4 | 82.1% | 0 | 10.5 |
| Gastroenterology | 3,428 | 8.6 | 91.7% | 0 | 11.0 |
| General Surgery | 3,380 | 16.4 | 54.3% | 64 | 12.8 |
| Ophthalmology | 3,227 | 14.4 | 61.5% | 33 | 10.4 |
| Ear Nose and Throat | 3,095 | 19.6 | 47.0% | 109 | 15.4 |
| Oral Surgery | 2,842 | 17.4 | 52.2% | 71 | 16.4 |
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals: median RTT wait (weeks) England
Other trusts in East of England
| Trust | A&E within 4 hours | MRI under 6 weeks | RTT median weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust | 81.7% | 92.8% | 12.3 |
| Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | 79.8% | 87.5% | 13.2 |
| The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust | 77.6% | 88.6% | 12.3 |
| East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust | 75.7% | 68.4% | 13.5 |
| Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | 74.5% | 66.6% | 14.4 |
| East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust | 72.4% | 72.6% | 12.1 |
| Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust | 70.2% | 92.9% | 14.4 |
| Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust | 69.6% | 68.9% | 17.8 |
| Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | 68.5% | 69.1% | 11.7 |
| North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust | 66.8% | 65.0% | 13.9 |
| James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | 66.0% | 43.6% | 13.6 |
| The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King's Lynn, NHS Foundation Trust | 64.8% | 82.8% | 12.0 |
Frequently asked questions
What are A&E waiting times like at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust?
In September 2026, 87.2% 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 West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust?
44,408 people were waiting to start consultant-led treatment at the end of August 2026, with a median wait of 12.0 weeks. 393 had waited over a year.
How long is the MRI wait at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust?
96.1% of the 1,598 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.