What is the A&E 4-hour performance at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust?

In March 2026, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust saw 44.6% of Type 1 (major) A&E attendances admitted, transferred or discharged within 4 hours, from 13,228 Type 1 attendances. Across all A&E types at the trust the figure was 65.3%. 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 Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust's A&E?

On the latest data (March 2026), 44.6% of major (Type 1) A&E patients at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust were seen within 4 hours, so roughly 55.4% 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 Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust?

1,200 patients at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS 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 Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust?

The Gera A&E Pressure Index for Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust is 53 out of 100. It is computed transparently as (1 − Type 1 4-hour performance) × 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 Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust's A&E?

A&E is for serious or life-threatening emergencies. For non-emergency issues — minor illness, prescriptions, advice, sick notes or a second opinion — 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.

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust: A&E 4-Hour Performance

Real NHS England A&E waiting-time data for March 2026 in the Midlands NHS region — plus this trust's Gera A&E Pressure Index.

What is the A&E 4-hour waiting time at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust?

As of March 2026, 44.6% of major (Type 1) A&E attendances at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust were admitted, transferred or discharged within 4 hours — so an estimated 55.4% waited longer — from 13,228 Type 1 attendances, against the 76% NHS standard, per NHS England A&E statistics. Gera re-dates this monthly.

Source:NHS England — A&E Attendances and Emergency Admissions, Monthly Statistics·as of March 2026updated monthly (last: 18 June 2026)

Gera A&E Pressure Index53 / 100Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust ranks 14 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

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust A&E figures — March 2026 (NHS England, OGL v3.0)
Measure	Value	What it means
Type 1 (major A&E) 4-hour performance	44.6%	Standard is 76%
Estimated chance of a 4+ hour wait	55.4%	Monthly average, not a per-visit prediction
Type 1 attendances	13,228	Major A&E department only
Attendances over 4 hours (Type 1)	7,322	Waited longer than 4 hours
All-types 4-hour performance	65.3%	Type 1 + Type 2 + other A&E units
12-hour DTA waits	1,200	Waited 12h+ from decision to admit
vs England Type 1 average	-19.3pp	England Type 1 average 63.9%

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At Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, in the latest month, 44.6% of major (Type 1) A&E patients were seen within 4 hours — so an estimated 55.4% waited longer than 4 hours, from 13,228 Type 1 attendances.

Seen within 4 hours

44.6%

vs England average

-19.3pp

England 63.9%

Gera A&E Pressure Index

53 / 100

1,200 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.

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust is performing at 44.6% — below the NHS 76% standard. For a non-emergency, see a GeraClinic doctor today and avoid a 4+ hour wait.

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Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust A&E waiting times: FAQs

What is the A&E 4-hour performance at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust?: In March 2026, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust saw 44.6% of Type 1 (major) A&E attendances admitted, transferred or discharged within 4 hours, from 13,228 Type 1 attendances. Across all A&E types at the trust the figure was 65.3%. 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 Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust's A&E?: On the latest data (March 2026), 44.6% of major (Type 1) A&E patients at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust were seen within 4 hours, so roughly 55.4% 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 Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust?: 1,200 patients at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS 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 Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust?: The Gera A&E Pressure Index for Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust is 53 out of 100. It is computed transparently as (1 − Type 1 4-hour performance) × 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 Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust's A&E?: A&E is for serious or life-threatening emergencies. For non-emergency issues — minor illness, prescriptions, advice, sick notes or a second opinion — 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 Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust is performing at 44.6% on the 4-hour standard — 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.

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