A&E Performance
Latest data: 2026-02. National 4-hour target: 95%.
National 4hr Performance
59.2%
Target: 95%
Monthly Attendances
2,518,717
Over 12 Hours
109,239
12-Month Trend (% within 4 hours)
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All Trusts (105)
Find A&E near me →| # | Trust | 4hr % |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sheffield Children's | 92.6% |
| 2 | Homerton Healthcare | 83.5% |
| 3 | Calderdale and Huddersfield | 82.1% |
| 4 | Alder Hey Children's | 80.0% |
| 5 | Bradford Teaching Hospitals | 77.1% |
| 6 | Birmingham Women's and Children's | 77.0% |
| 7 | Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells | 75.6% |
| 8 | George Eliot Hospital | 75.6% |
| 9 | Barnsley Hospital | 75.3% |
| 10 | The Princess Alexandra Hospital | 73.7% |
| 11 | Dartford and Gravesham | 73.6% |
| 12 | University College London Hospitals | 73.2% |
| 13 | Whittington Health | 73.0% |
| 14 | West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals | 72.6% |
| 15 | Chelsea and Westminster Hospital | 72.2% |
| 16 | Northumbria Healthcare | 72.2% |
| 17 | South Warwickshire University | 71.7% |
| 18 | University Hospital Southampton | 71.5% |
| 19 | Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals | 70.3% |
| 20 | Harrogate and District | 69.9% |
| 21 | Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals | 68.5% |
| 22 | Royal Free London | 66.8% |
| 23 | The Rotherham | 66.3% |
| 24 | Royal Surrey | 66.3% |
| 25 | St George's University Hospitals | 66.2% |
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A&E Frequently Asked Questions
What is the NHS A&E 4-hour target?
The NHS target is for 95% of A&E patients to be admitted, transferred, or discharged within 4 hours of arrival. This target has not been met nationally since 2015. The current interim target is 76%.
What does "12hr+ waits" mean?
This counts patients who spent over 12 hours in A&E from arrival to departure. These extremely long waits are considered a critical safety concern and are closely monitored by NHS England. The target is zero 12-hour waits.
Should I go to A&E or call 111?
A&E is for life-threatening emergencies: chest pain, severe breathing difficulty, heavy bleeding, stroke symptoms, or serious injuries. For urgent but non-life-threatening conditions, call NHS 111 first — they can direct you to the most appropriate service and potentially save hours of waiting.