East of England
NHS waiting times and hospital performance across 13 trusts in East of England. Serving a population of 6.4 million. Ranked #9 of 10 regions for 18-week compliance.
14.8 weeks
Avg Median Wait
59.3%
Within 18 Weeks
732,732
Total Waiting
114.5
Waiting per 1,000
How East of England Compares
18-Week Compliance vs National
-3.3pp
Below national average (62.6%)
Demand Pressure
114.5 per 1,000
Higher than national avg (83.8)
Regional Ranking
#9 of 10
By 18-week compliance
Demographics
Population
6.4M
Median Age
41.8
Over 65
20.1%
GPs per 100k
65
Bed Capacity
Total Beds
194
Occupied
176
Occupancy Rate
90.7%
Based on KH03 data from 1 trusts. The Royal College of Emergency Medicine recommends occupancy below 85%.
All Trusts (13)
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
East of England
Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
East of England
East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust
East of England
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
East of England
West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
East of England
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
East of England
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
East of England
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
East of England
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust
East of England
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
East of England
James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
East of England
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
East of England
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust
East of England
Frequently Asked Questions
How long are NHS waiting times in East of England?
The average median wait across East of England is 14.8 weeks, with 59.3% of patients treated within the 18-week target. This is below the national average.
Which is the best hospital in East of England?
Based on current waiting time data, South Tyneside and Sunderland has the shortest waits in East of England, with 75.0% of patients treated within 18 weeks. Performance varies by specialty — check individual hospital pages for details.
How many people are waiting for treatment in East of England?
There are currently 732,732 patients on waiting lists across East of England, equivalent to 114.5 per 1,000 residents. Of these, 25,855 have been waiting over 52 weeks.