Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust: A&E Waiting Times Index
Real NHS England A&E waiting-time data for March 2026 — how long patients wait in this trust’s major (Type 1) A&E, scored on the Gera A&E Waiting Times Index (higher = longer waits).
How long are A&E waits at Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust?
As of March 2026, the Gera A&E Waiting Times Index for Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is 74 / 100 (higher = longer waits), ranked 17 of 118 major (Type 1) A&E providers in England. 50.7% of its 10,114 major-A&E patients were seen within 4 hours, and 375 waited 12+ hours to be admitted (37.1 per 1,000 attendances). Gera re-dates this monthly.
| Measure | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Gera A&E Waiting Times Index | 74 / 100 | Rank 17 of 118; severe waiting |
| Type 1 4-hour performance | 50.7% | Standard: 76% of all attendances within 4h |
| Type 1 4-hour breach rate | 49.3% | Share of major-A&E patients waiting over 4h |
| 12-hour DTA waits | 375 | 37.1 per 1,000 attendances |
| Type 1 attendances | 10,114 | Major A&E department only |
| Breach component (B) | 98.6 / 100 | Weighted 60% in the index |
| Trolley component (T) | 37.1 / 100 | Weighted 40% in the index |
| vs England index | +17.8 | England 56.2 / 100 |
The Gera A&E Waiting Times Index combines the 4-hour breach rate (weighted 60%) and 12-hour decision-to-admit trolley waits per 1,000 attendances (weighted 40%) into one 0–100 score. It is volume-independent, so Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust’s score reflects the wait a patient experiences here rather than how busy the department is. See the full methodology.
Other A&E departments in North East And Yorkshire
North East And Yorkshire scores 46.6 / 100 on the Gera A&E Waiting Times Index overall. See the full North East And Yorkshire region page →
- Northern Lincolnshire And Goole NHS Foundation Trust (80.5 / 100)
- Airedale NHS Foundation Trust (71.2 / 100)
- North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (66.7 / 100)
- York And Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (59.7 / 100)
- Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (57.3 / 100)
- North Tees And Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust (55.5 / 100)
- South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (54.8 / 100)
- Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (53.4 / 100)
- Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust (52.2 / 100)
- Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust (50.3 / 100)
- The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (50.3 / 100)
- County Durham And Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (46.8 / 100)
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust A&E waiting times: FAQs
- What is the A&E waiting time at Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust?
- In March 2026, 50.7% of major (Type 1) A&E patients at Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust were seen, admitted or discharged within 4 hours (so 49.3% waited longer), and 375 patients waited 12+ hours from a decision to admit. Its Gera A&E Waiting Times Index is 74 / 100 (higher = longer waits), ranked 17 of 118 providers. Figures are from NHS England A&E statistics.
- Is Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust one of the worst A&E departments for waiting?
- Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust ranks 17 of 118 named Type-1 A&E providers on the Gera A&E Waiting Times Index (1 = longest waits). Its score of 74 / 100 reflects severe waiting. This measures the wait an individual patient experiences and is independent of how busy the department is.
- How does Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust compare with England overall?
- England's national Gera A&E Waiting Times Index is 56.2 / 100 in March 2026, with 36.1% of major-A&E patients waiting over 4 hours. Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is at 74 / 100 (49.3% over 4 hours) — longer waits than the national average.
- Should I still go to Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust A&E?
- For a serious or life-threatening emergency, always go to A&E or call 999 — average waits do not change that, and clinically urgent patients are prioritised. For a non-emergency in North East And Yorkshire, 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 service and is not affiliated with the NHS.
Facing a long A&E wait for a non-emergency?
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust scores 74 / 100 on the Gera A&E Waiting Times Index, with 50.7% of major-A&E patients seen within 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 life-threatening 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).