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
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust waiting times
Latest NHS England figures for A&E, diagnostic tests and planned treatment at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, in the North West region.
A&E
In September 2026, 69.0% of the 13,114 people attending A&E at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust were admitted, transferred or discharged within 4 hours. That is 5.4 points below the England average of 74.4% and 2.8 points below the North West average of 71.8%. It ranks 87 of 120 trusts with a major A&E in England and 11 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. 2,433 patients were admitted as emergencies through A&E, and 238 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 65.0% (February 2026) to 78.1% (March 2026); it is down 5.6 points since September 2025.
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh 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 | 69.0% | 13,114 | 238 | 74.4% |
| August 2026 | 71.1% | 12,299 | 235 | 75.0% |
| July 2026 | 75.4% | 13,661 | 181 | 75.4% |
| June 2026 | 74.6% | 13,414 | 139 | 75.0% |
| May 2026 | 75.5% | 12,636 | 179 | 75.7% |
| April 2026 | 76.5% | 12,691 | 321 | 76.9% |
| March 2026 | 78.1% | 13,504 | 407 | 77.1% |
| February 2026 | 65.0% | 11,347 | 520 | 74.1% |
| January 2026 | 65.7% | 12,249 | 567 | 72.5% |
| December 2025 | 66.8% | 12,443 | 453 | 73.8% |
| November 2025 | 70.8% | 12,879 | 466 | 74.2% |
| October 2025 | 72.5% | 13,054 | 434 | 74.2% |
| September 2025 | 74.6% | 12,330 | 439 | 75.1% |
Diagnostic tests
| Test | Waiting list | Waiting under 6 weeks | Waiting 13+ weeks | England under 6 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRI | 2,188 | 96.5% | 0 | 78.0% |
| CT | 957 | 92.0% | 8 | 88.8% |
| Ultrasound | 2,919 | 86.5% | 3 | 78.3% |
| Endoscopy | 748 | 87.8% | 18 | 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, 46,323 people were waiting to start consultant-led treatment at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Half had waited less than 13.6 weeks (England: 12.2 weeks) and 60.5% had waited under 18 weeks, 4.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trauma and Orthopaedic | 9,408 | 13.4 | 62.5% | 212 | 13.9 |
| Other - Others | 5,180 | 13.3 | 59.0% | 233 | 8.7 |
| Ear Nose and Throat | 4,781 | 18.7 | 48.3% | 133 | 15.4 |
| Gastroenterology | 4,528 | 15.6 | 53.9% | 168 | 11.0 |
| Cardiology | 3,230 | 10.6 | 67.9% | 3 | 11.9 |
| Dermatology | 3,095 | 12.7 | 61.5% | 0 | 10.5 |
| Gynaecology | 2,799 | 14.6 | 58.4% | 62 | 14.2 |
| Other - Paediatrics | 2,787 | 14.4 | 61.6% | 62 | 12.3 |
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals: median RTT wait (weeks) England
Other trusts in North West
Frequently asked questions
What are A&E waiting times like at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?
In September 2026, 69.0% 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 Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?
46,323 people were waiting to start consultant-led treatment at the end of August 2026, with a median wait of 13.6 weeks. 1,108 had waited over a year.
How long is the MRI wait at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?
96.5% of the 2,188 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.