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

In March 2026, University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust saw 60.2% of Type 1 (major) A&E attendances admitted, transferred or discharged within 4 hours, from 27,989 Type 1 attendances. Across all A&E types at the trust the figure was 63.9%. 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 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust's A&E?

On the latest data (March 2026), 60.2% of major (Type 1) A&E patients at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust were seen within 4 hours, so roughly 39.8% 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 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust?

1,005 patients at University Hospitals Sussex 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 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust?

The Gera A&E Pressure Index for University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust is 81 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 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation 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.

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

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

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

As of March 2026, 60.2% of major (Type 1) A&E attendances at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust were admitted, transferred or discharged within 4 hours — so an estimated 39.8% waited longer — from 27,989 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 Index81 / 100University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust ranks 3 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

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust A&E figures — March 2026 (NHS England, OGL v3.0)
Measure	Value	What it means
Type 1 (major A&E) 4-hour performance	60.2%	Standard is 76%
Estimated chance of a 4+ hour wait	39.8%	Monthly average, not a per-visit prediction
Type 1 attendances	27,989	Major A&E department only
Attendances over 4 hours (Type 1)	11,131	Waited longer than 4 hours
All-types 4-hour performance	63.9%	Type 1 + Type 2 + other A&E units
12-hour DTA waits	1,005	Waited 12h+ from decision to admit
vs England Type 1 average	-3.7pp	England Type 1 average 63.9%

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At University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, in the latest month, 60.2% of major (Type 1) A&E patients were seen within 4 hours — so an estimated 39.8% waited longer than 4 hours, from 27,989 Type 1 attendances.

Seen within 4 hours

60.2%

vs England average

-3.7pp

England 63.9%

Gera A&E Pressure Index

81 / 100

1,005 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.

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust is performing at 60.2% — below the NHS 76% standard. For a non-emergency, see a GeraClinic doctor today and avoid a 4+ hour wait.

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University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust A&E waiting times: FAQs

What is the A&E 4-hour performance at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust?: In March 2026, University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust saw 60.2% of Type 1 (major) A&E attendances admitted, transferred or discharged within 4 hours, from 27,989 Type 1 attendances. Across all A&E types at the trust the figure was 63.9%. 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 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust's A&E?: On the latest data (March 2026), 60.2% of major (Type 1) A&E patients at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust were seen within 4 hours, so roughly 39.8% 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 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust?: 1,005 patients at University Hospitals Sussex 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 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust?: The Gera A&E Pressure Index for University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust is 81 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 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation 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 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust is performing at 60.2% 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).