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A&E Performance

Latest monthly data: June 2026. The headline combines all A&E department types and booked appointments. National 4-hour target: 95%.

National 4hr Performance

75.0%

Target: 95%

All-Type Monthly Attendances

2,437,906

Over 12 Hours

49,466

Providers with A&E data (132)

A&E Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NHS A&E 4-hour target?

The published standard is for 95% of A&E patients to be admitted, transferred, or discharged within 4 hours of arrival.

What does "12hr+ waits" mean?

This is the published monthly count of patients waiting 12 hours or more from the decision to admit to admission. It is not an arrival-to-departure measure.