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
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust waiting times
Latest NHS England figures for A&E, diagnostic tests and planned treatment at Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in the North West region, which serves Wirral.
A&E
In September 2026, 53.4% of the 10,669 people attending A&E at Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust were admitted, transferred or discharged within 4 hours. That is 21.0 points below the England average of 74.4% and 18.4 points below the North West average of 71.8%. It ranks 117 of 120 trusts with a major A&E in England and 17 of 18 in North West (1 = highest share within 4 hours). At the main emergency department (type 1), 43.4% spent 4 hours or less, against 60.6% across England. 2,321 patients were admitted as emergencies through A&E, and 498 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 52.6% (August 2026) to 62.5% (April 2026); it is down 3.7 points since September 2025.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital: % 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 | 53.4% | 10,669 | 498 | 74.4% |
| August 2026 | 52.6% | 10,134 | 446 | 75.0% |
| July 2026 | 59.7% | 11,625 | 575 | 75.4% |
| June 2026 | 61.4% | 11,300 | 705 | 75.0% |
| May 2026 | 61.4% | 11,204 | 858 | 75.7% |
| April 2026 | 62.5% | 11,457 | 735 | 76.9% |
| March 2026 | 61.5% | 11,597 | 626 | 77.1% |
| February 2026 | 60.4% | 9,633 | 758 | 74.1% |
| January 2026 | 56.9% | 10,783 | 1,051 | 72.5% |
| December 2025 | 58.4% | 11,134 | 897 | 73.8% |
| November 2025 | 62.1% | 10,993 | 875 | 74.2% |
| October 2025 | 57.5% | 11,286 | 822 | 74.2% |
| September 2025 | 57.1% | 10,956 | 696 | 75.1% |
Diagnostic tests
| Test | Waiting list | Waiting under 6 weeks | Waiting 13+ weeks | England under 6 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRI | 1,105 | 98.1% | 2 | 78.0% |
| CT | 881 | 99.3% | 1 | 88.8% |
| Ultrasound | 2,719 | 98.8% | 5 | 78.3% |
| Endoscopy | 1,502 | 74.0% | 58 | 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, 43,368 people were waiting to start consultant-led treatment at Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Half had waited less than 12.0 weeks (England: 12.2 weeks) and 65.4% had waited under 18 weeks, 0.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other - Surgicals | 4,338 | 12.6 | 63.4% | 30 | 11.4 |
| Ear Nose and Throat | 4,017 | 17.2 | 52.4% | 14 | 15.4 |
| Other - Others | 3,540 | 5.8 | 89.7% | 2 | 8.7 |
| Other - Medicals | 3,510 | 11.0 | 70.3% | 10 | 10.7 |
| Ophthalmology | 3,242 | 14.8 | 58.2% | 15 | 10.4 |
| Dermatology | 3,201 | 13.3 | 61.3% | 24 | 10.5 |
| Gastroenterology | 3,090 | 12.8 | 63.5% | 54 | 11.0 |
| Gynaecology | 3,078 | 13.3 | 61.7% | 11 | 14.2 |
Wirral University Teaching Hospital: median RTT wait (weeks) England
Other trusts in North West
Towns served
Frequently asked questions
What are A&E waiting times like at Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust?
In September 2026, 53.4% 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 Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust?
43,368 people were waiting to start consultant-led treatment at the end of August 2026, with a median wait of 12.0 weeks. 276 had waited over a year.
How long is the MRI wait at Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust?
98.1% of the 1,105 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.