In September 2026, 54% of people there were seen, treated and admitted or sent home within 4 hours.
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Nearest first. Each figure is for that hospital in September 2026.
9.3 miles. Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust. 7,895 A&E visits in the month. 1,371 waited over 12 hours for a bed across the trust.
12.8 miles. East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust. 6,695 A&E visits in the month. 858 waited over 12 hours for a bed across the trust.
22.8 miles. Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust. 9,735 A&E visits in the month. 1,371 waited over 12 hours for a bed across the trust.
23.1 miles. Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust. 11,025 A&E visits in the month. 1,371 waited over 12 hours for a bed across the trust.
23.2 miles. The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust. 7,700 A&E visits in the month. 328 waited over 12 hours for a bed across the trust.
24.8 miles. West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. 8,285 A&E visits in the month. 149 waited over 12 hours for a bed across the trust.
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