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Mid And South Essex NHS Foundation Trust: A&E 4-Hour Performance

Real NHS England A&E waiting-time data for March 2026 in the East Of England NHS region β€” plus this trust's Gera A&E Pressure Index.

What is the A&E 4-hour waiting time at Mid And South Essex NHS Foundation Trust?

As of March 2026, 59.8% of major (Type 1) A&E attendances at Mid And South Essex NHS Foundation Trust were admitted, transferred or discharged within 4 hours β€” so an estimated 40.2% waited longer β€” from 28,522 Type 1 attendances, against the 76% NHS standard, per NHS England A&E statistics. Gera re-dates this monthly.

Source:NHS England β€” A&E Attendances and Emergency Admissions, Monthly StatisticsΒ·as of March 2026updated monthly (last: )
Gera A&E Pressure Index84 / 100Mid And South Essex NHS Foundation Trust ranks 2 of 118 English Type 1 A&E providers by A&E pressure (1 = highest pressure). Higher score = more patients facing long waits at a busy department.How this index is calculated
Mid And South Essex NHS Foundation Trust A&E figures β€” March 2026 (NHS England, OGL v3.0)
MeasureValueWhat it means
Type 1 (major A&E) 4-hour performance59.8%Standard is 76%
Estimated chance of a 4+ hour wait40.2%Monthly average, not a per-visit prediction
Type 1 attendances28,522Major A&E department only
Attendances over 4 hours (Type 1)11,459Waited longer than 4 hours
All-types 4-hour performance68.0%Type 1 + Type 2 + other A&E units
12-hour DTA waits793Waited 12h+ from decision to admit
vs England Type 1 average-4.1ppEngland Type 1 average 63.9%

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Mid And South Essex NHS Foundation Trust A&E waiting times: FAQs

What is the A&E 4-hour performance at Mid And South Essex NHS Foundation Trust?
In March 2026, Mid And South Essex NHS Foundation Trust saw 59.8% of Type 1 (major) A&E attendances admitted, transferred or discharged within 4 hours, from 28,522 Type 1 attendances. Across all A&E types at the trust the figure was 68.0%. The England all-types average was 76.6% and the operational standard is 76%. Source: NHS England A&E monthly statistics, March 2026.
Am I likely to be seen within 4 hours at Mid And South Essex NHS Foundation Trust's A&E?
On the latest data (March 2026), 59.8% of major (Type 1) A&E patients at Mid And South Essex NHS Foundation Trust were seen within 4 hours, so roughly 40.2% waited longer than 4 hours. This is an area-wide monthly average, not a prediction for any individual visit, and varies by time of day and acuity. For a 999 emergency always call 999; for non-emergencies a GeraClinic online consultation can often be arranged the same day.
How many people waited over 12 hours to be admitted at Mid And South Essex NHS Foundation Trust?
793 patients at Mid And South Essex NHS Foundation Trust waited 12 hours or more from the decision to admit to actually being admitted in March 2026. These "12-hour DTA waits" are a key NHS pressure indicator the figure is published monthly by NHS England.
What is the Gera A&E Pressure Index for Mid And South Essex NHS Foundation Trust?
The Gera A&E Pressure Index for Mid And South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is 84 out of 100. It is computed transparently as (1 βˆ’ Type 1 4-hour performance) Γ— Type 1 monthly attendances, then min-max normalised across all 118 English Type 1 A&E providers (the busiest, lowest-performing trust scores 100). A higher score means more patients facing long waits at a high-volume department. It is derived only from the real NHS England March 2026 data.
What can I do instead of waiting at Mid And South Essex NHS Foundation Trust's A&E?
A&E is for serious or life-threatening emergencies. For non-emergency issues β€” minor illness, prescriptions, advice, sick notes or a second opinion β€” a GeraClinic online consultation with a UK-registered doctor can usually happen the same day, avoiding a long A&E wait. Always call 999 or attend A&E for chest pain, breathing difficulty, severe bleeding, stroke signs or other emergencies.

Avoid a 4+ hour wait at Mid And South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Mid And South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is performing at 59.8% on the 4-hour standard β€” below the 76% target. For a non-emergency, see a UK-registered GeraClinic doctor online, often the same day. For a 999 emergency always call 999.

Contains public sector information published by NHS England and licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: NHS England β€” A&E Attendances and Emergency Admissions, Monthly Statistics (March 2026, published 14 May 2026).