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North West Anglia 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 North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust?

As of March 2026, 63.7% of major (Type 1) A&E attendances at North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust were admitted, transferred or discharged within 4 hours β€” so an estimated 36.3% waited longer β€” from 15,848 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 Index42 / 100North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust ranks 23 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
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust A&E figures β€” March 2026 (NHS England, OGL v3.0)
MeasureValueWhat it means
Type 1 (major A&E) 4-hour performance63.7%Standard is 76%
Estimated chance of a 4+ hour wait36.3%Monthly average, not a per-visit prediction
Type 1 attendances15,848Major A&E department only
Attendances over 4 hours (Type 1)5,755Waited longer than 4 hours
All-types 4-hour performance71.7%Type 1 + Type 2 + other A&E units
12-hour DTA waits945Waited 12h+ from decision to admit
vs England Type 1 average-0.2ppEngland Type 1 average 63.9%

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At North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust, in the latest month, 63.7% of major (TypeΒ 1) A&E patients were seen within 4Β hours β€” so an estimated 36.3% waited longer than 4Β hours, from 15,848 TypeΒ 1 attendances.

Seen within 4 hours
63.7%
vs England average
-0.2pp
England 63.9%
Gera A&E Pressure Index
42 / 100

945 patients at this trust waited 12+ hours from decision-to-admit to admission in the latest month. The 4-hour figure is a monthly average for the whole department, not a prediction for any single visit.

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust is performing at 63.7% β€” below the NHS 76% standard. For a non-emergency, see a GeraClinic doctor today and avoid a 4+ hour wait.

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North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust A&E waiting times: FAQs

What is the A&E 4-hour performance at North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust?
In March 2026, North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust saw 63.7% of Type 1 (major) A&E attendances admitted, transferred or discharged within 4 hours, from 15,848 Type 1 attendances. Across all A&E types at the trust the figure was 71.7%. 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 North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust's A&E?
On the latest data (March 2026), 63.7% of major (Type 1) A&E patients at North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust were seen within 4 hours, so roughly 36.3% 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 North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust?
945 patients at North West Anglia 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 North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust?
The Gera A&E Pressure Index for North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust is 42 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 North West Anglia 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 North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust is performing at 63.7% 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).