East Of England: A&E Waiting Times Index
Real NHS England A&E waiting-time data for March 2026, across the 12 major (Type 1) A&E providers in this NHS region — scored on the Gera A&E Waiting Times Index (higher = longer waits).
How long are A&E waits in the East Of England NHS region?
As of March 2026, the Gera A&E Waiting Times Index for the East Of England NHS region is 52.4 / 100 (higher = longer waits), ranked 6 of 7 regions. 34.7% of the 149,921 major (Type 1) A&E patients across 12 trusts waited over 4 hours, with 3,997 waiting 12+ hours to be admitted. Gera re-dates this monthly.
| Measure | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Gera A&E Waiting Times Index | 52.4 / 100 | Higher = longer waits; high waiting |
| Type 1 4-hour breach rate | 34.7% | 65.3% seen within 4 hours |
| 12-hour DTA waits | 3,997 | 26.7 per 1,000 attendances |
| Type 1 attendances | 149,921 | Major A&E departments only |
| Named Type 1 providers | 12 | Aggregated in this region |
| vs England index | -3.8 | England 56.2 / 100 |
A&E Waiting Times Index by trust in East Of England (March 2026)
| Trust | Waiting Times Index | Within 4h | 12h waits / 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Suffolk And North Essex NHS Foundation Trust | 70.5 / 100 | 56.9% | 47.1 |
| North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust | 67.4 / 100 | 63.7% | 59.6 |
| Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | 64.2 / 100 | 58.0% | 34.6 |
| James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | 63.8 / 100 | 65.3% | 55.3 |
| East And North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust | 61.8 / 100 | 50.9% | 7.1 |
| Mid And South Essex NHS Foundation Trust | 59.3 / 100 | 59.8% | 27.8 |
| West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust | 46 / 100 | 75.2% | 40.5 |
| Norfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | 40 / 100 | 73.1% | 19.3 |
| The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust | 39.9 / 100 | 73.4% | 19.9 |
| Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust | 39.4 / 100 | 67.1% | 0 |
| Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | 37.1 / 100 | 69.4% | 0.8 |
| West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust | 23.2 / 100 | 81.9% | 3.8 |
Open any trust for its full figures: East Suffolk And North Essex NHS Foundation Trust · North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust · Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust · James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust · East And North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust · Mid And South Essex NHS Foundation Trust · West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust · Norfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust · The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust · Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust · Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust · West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
A&E waits in other NHS regions
East Of England A&E waiting times: FAQs
- What is the A&E Waiting Times Index for East Of England?
- For March 2026, the Gera A&E Waiting Times Index for the East Of England NHS region is 52.4 / 100 (higher = longer waits), ranked 6 of 7 NHS England regions. 34.7% of the region's major (Type 1) A&E patients waited over 4 hours, and there were 26.7 12-hour decision-to-admit waits per 1,000 attendances across 12 named providers.
- Which A&E in East Of England has the longest waits?
- East Suffolk And North Essex NHS Foundation Trust scores highest (longest waits) in East Of England on the Gera A&E Waiting Times Index at 70.5 / 100, with 56.9% of major-A&E patients seen within 4 hours and 47.1 12-hour trolley waits per 1,000 attendances.
- How does East Of England compare with England overall?
- England's national Gera A&E Waiting Times Index is 56.2 / 100 in March 2026. East Of England is at 52.4 / 100 — shorter waits than the national average. 36.1% of major A&E patients waited over 4 hours nationally, versus 34.7% in East Of England.
- Should I still go to A&E if waits are long?
- For a serious or life-threatening emergency, always go to A&E or call 999 — long average waits do not change that. For a non-emergency, NHS 111, a pharmacy, your GP or a private online consultation may be faster. GeraClinic connects patients with UK-registered doctors by video; it is a private telemedicine service and is not affiliated with the NHS.
Avoid a long A&E wait for a non-emergency
The A&E Waiting Times Index across East Of England is 52.4 / 100, with 34.7% of major-A&E patients waiting over 4 hours. For a non-emergency, see a UK-registered GeraClinic doctor online, often the same day — a private service, not affiliated with the NHS. For a 999 emergency always call 999.
Contains public sector information published by Gera Systems and licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (source data). Source: Gera A&E Waiting Times Index — derived from NHS England A&E open data (March 2026, published 3 July 2026).