Referral to treatment (RTT) data for August 2026, published 8 October 2026 · A&E data for September 2026, published 8 October 2026 · Page updated 1 November 2026
NHS waiting times by region and nation
Waiting times differ across the UK. England reports by NHS England region; Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland each run their own NHS and publish their own figures against their own standards.
How do NHS England regions compare?
| Region | RTT waiting list | % under 18 wks | A&E 4-hr % (September 2026) | MRI % over 6 wks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London | 1,298,105 | 67.7% | 77.0% | 20.6% |
| South East | 1,068,442 | 63.3% | 76.2% | 22.6% |
| South West | 601,782 | 67.5% | 71.8% | 15.9% |
| Midlands | 1,255,456 | 63.9% | 72.9% | 29.1% |
| East of England | 874,494 | 61.0% | 74.0% | 29.3% |
| North West | 1,064,345 | 64.3% | 71.8% | 9.9% |
| North East and Yorkshire | 1,026,589 | 68.5% | 75.2% | 18.5% |
| England | 7,189,213 | 65.2% | 74.4% | 22.0% |
Regional RTT figures are a Waiting Times UK calculation from provider data; A&E and MRI are NHS England regional figures.
What about Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland?
The nations’ figures are not directly comparable with England’s because standards and definitions differ.
See also compare NHS trusts, towns and trusts.