South East: A&E 4-Hour Performance by Trust
Real NHS England A&E waiting-time data for March 2026, across the 17 major (TypeΒ 1) A&E providers in this NHS region β plus the Gera A&E Pressure Index.
What is the A&E 4-hour waiting time performance in the South East NHS region?
As of March 2026, 65.8% of major (Type 1) A&E attendances across the 17 trusts in NHS England's South East region were seen within 4 hours (78.2% all-types), against the 76% standard, from 357,855 attendances, per NHS England A&E statistics. Gera re-dates this monthly.
| Measure | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Type 1 (major A&E) 4-hour performance | 65.8% | Standard is 76% |
| All-types 4-hour performance | 78.2% | Type 1 + Type 2 + other A&E units |
| Total A&E attendances | 357,855 | All department types |
| Type 1 attendances | 216,273 | Major A&E departments only |
| 12-hour DTA waits | 6,489 | Waited 12h+ from decision to admit |
| vs England Type 1 average | +1.9pp | England Type 1 average 63.9% |
A&E 4-hour performance by trust in South East (March 2026)
| Trust | 4-hour performance (Type 1) | Gera A&E Pressure Index |
|---|---|---|
| Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | 50.7% | 38 / 100 |
| Surrey And Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust | 54.9% | 34 / 100 |
| Ashford And St Peter'S Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | 56.8% | 24 / 100 |
| East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust | 57.3% | 47 / 100 |
| University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust | 60.2% | 81 / 100 |
| East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust | 64.9% | 25 / 100 |
| Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust | 66.2% | 28 / 100 |
| Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust | 66.2% | 27 / 100 |
| Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust | 67.0% | 17 / 100 |
| Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust | 68.2% | 55 / 100 |
| Isle Of Wight NHS Trust | 68.6% | 9 / 100 |
| Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust | 68.7% | 21 / 100 |
| Medway NHS Foundation Trust | 69.2% | 22 / 100 |
| University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust | 70.3% | 26 / 100 |
| Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | 72.1% | 25 / 100 |
| Dartford And Gravesham NHS Trust | 75.7% | 21 / 100 |
| Maidstone And Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust | 77.9% | 32 / 100 |
Best-performing in South East: Maidstone And Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust (77.9%), Dartford And Gravesham NHS Trust (75.7%), Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (72.1%).
Tap any trust for its full figures: Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Β· Surrey And Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust Β· Ashford And St Peter'S Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Β· East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust Β· University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Β· East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust Β· Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Β· Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust Β· Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust Β· Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust Β· Isle Of Wight NHS Trust Β· Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust Β· Medway NHS Foundation Trust Β· University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust Β· Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Β· Dartford And Gravesham NHS Trust Β· Maidstone And Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
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South East A&E waiting times: FAQs
- What is the A&E 4-hour performance in the South East NHS region?
- Across the 17 named Type 1 A&E providers in NHS England's South East region, 65.8% of major (Type 1) A&E attendances were seen within 4 hours in March 2026, and 78.2% across all A&E types β against the England all-types average of 76.6% and the 76% standard. Source: NHS England A&E monthly statistics, March 2026.
- How many A&E attendances were there in South East in March 2026?
- The South East NHS region recorded 357,855 A&E attendances in March 2026 across all department types (216,273 of them at major Type 1 departments), with 6,489 patients waiting 12 hours or more from decision to admit.
- Which trusts are covered by the South East A&E figures?
- South East aggregates the 17 named Type 1 A&E providers published in NHS England's March 2026 by-provider release for this region. Each provider has its own page with its real 4-hour performance and Gera A&E Pressure Index. The regional figure is the sum of those providers' real attendance and breach counts.
Avoid a long A&E wait for non-emergencies
A&E 4-hour performance across South East is 65.8% on the Type 1 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.
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).