A&E Trauma Unit

Homerton University Hospital (London) A&E Waiting Times

Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Latest report
9 hr
19 Oct 21:15
Average
4 hr 52 min
9 reports
Reported by visitors, not the hospital. Waits shown here are typical for non-urgent cases. Patients are seen in order of clinical priority, so the most seriously ill are always seen first no matter how busy the department is.
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Community reported wait times

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Nearby A&E & urgent care
Princess Alexandra Hospital A&E
16.3 mi away
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Princess Alexandra Hospital Children's A&E
16.3 mi away
Long wait
Princess Alexandra Hospital Same Day Emergency Care A&E
16.3 mi away
Long wait
Sittingbourne MIU
36.9 mi away
Long wait
Sheppey MIU
37.3 mi away
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There are also other nearby A&Es which collect wait times from the community, including Royal London Hospital, Whipps Cross Hospital and Newham Hospital.

Contact & location
Homerton Row, London, Greater London, E9 6SR
Switchboard: 020 8510 5555
Opening times
Monday TodayOpen 24 hours
TuesdayOpen 24 hours
WednesdayOpen 24 hours
ThursdayOpen 24 hours
FridayOpen 24 hours
SaturdayOpen 24 hours
SundayOpen 24 hours
Getting here
Train stations
Homerton Station6 min walk to A&E
Hackney Central Station10 min walk to A&E
Hackney Downs Station14 min walk to A&E
London Fields Station17 min walk to A&E
Clapton Station18 min walk to A&E
Metro / tram
Stratford International DLR Station32 min walk to A&E
Bethnal Green Underground Station34 min walk to A&E
Leyton Underground Station36 min walk to A&E
Pudding Mill Lane DLR Station37 min walk to A&E
Mile End Underground Station37 min walk to A&E
Bus stops
9 routes·3 operators·5 stops within walking distance
Homerton Hospital (->E, north-east)2 min walk to A&E
394StagecoachPentonville ↔ Homerton
Homerton Hospital / Wardle St (Stop E, eastbound)2 min walk to A&E
236Lea Interchange Bus ComFinsbury Park ↔ Hackney Wick
276Lea Interchange Bus ComStoke Newington ↔ Plaistow
394StagecoachHomerton ↔ Pentonville
425StagecoachLower Clapton ↔ Ilford
488Lea Interchange Bus ComKingsland ↔ Bromley
W15Go-AheadHackney ↔ Higham Hill
Homerton Hospital (Stop F, westbound)3 min walk to A&E
236Lea Interchange Bus ComHackney Wick ↔ Finsbury Park
242StagecoachCity of London ↔ Homerton
276Lea Interchange Bus ComPlaistow ↔ Stoke Newington
308Lea Interchange Bus ComLower Clapton ↔ Wanstead
425StagecoachIlford ↔ Lower Clapton
488Lea Interchange Bus ComBromley ↔ Kingsland
N242StagecoachTottenham Court Road ↔ Homerton
W15Go-AheadHigham Hill ↔ Hackney
Brooksby's Walk (Stop G, southbound)3 min walk to A&E
242StagecoachCity of London ↔ Homerton
308Lea Interchange Bus ComLower Clapton ↔ Wanstead
N242StagecoachTottenham Court Road ↔ Homerton
Homerton Hosp / Homerton Row (Stop D, eastbound)3 min walk to A&E
236Lea Interchange Bus ComFinsbury Park ↔ Hackney Wick
276Lea Interchange Bus ComStoke Newington ↔ Plaistow
394StagecoachPentonville ↔ Homerton
425StagecoachLower Clapton ↔ Ilford
488Lea Interchange Bus ComKingsland ↔ Bromley
W15Go-AheadHackney ↔ Higham Hill
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What’s available here
Accessibility
Disabled ParkingDisabled WcSigning Service AvailableStep Free AccessWheelchair Access
Accommodation
Access To TvPublic TelephoneSingle Sex Accommodation Only
Parking
Car ParkingCycle ParkingDisabled Parking
Faith Services
On-Site ChapelPrayer Area
Food and Amenities
CafeShop
Recent visitor feedbackreported by visitors
Overall
Recommended by visitors
Staff
Staff are friendly and helpful
Not always kept informed about wait times
Triage is typically quick
Environment
Waiting area is clean
Toilets are clean
Waiting area feels safe
Family
Children’s play area available
Separate children’s waiting area
Facilities
Seating can be limited
No TV in the waiting area
Food and drink available nearby
Phone charging points available
Free WiFi is available
Mobile signal is poor
Parking
Parking can get busy
Based on 1 visitor response in the last 6 months. This information is collected through a short anonymous survey shown to visitors on this page.

About Homerton University Hospital

Homerton University Hospital runs a 24-hour accident and emergency department, open to all ages, on Homerton Row in London, Greater London, part of Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. It is a designated Trauma Unit, equipped to treat significant injuries and to stabilise the most serious cases before transfer to a regional Major Trauma Centre. The wider site runs 42 listed departments and services, from Allergy services in hospital to Urology.

The Care Quality Commission rates it Outstanding, last inspected in June 2023. It rated the hospital's urgent and emergency services Outstanding when they were last inspected in August 2018.

Official NHS performance

96.4%seen within 4 hours at walk-in units
60.4%seen within 4 hours at major A&Es
September 2026England, NHS England figures

NHS England does not publish a separate return for this department, so there are no official figures for this site on its own. Across England in September 2026, walk-in units, urgent treatment centres and minor injuries units saw 96.4% of patients within four hours, against 60.4% at major A&E departments.

Frequently asked questions

How do I check the current A&E wait time at Homerton University Hospital?

The live waiting time for the A&E at Homerton University Hospital is shown at the top of this page, together with when it was last updated. Times are reported by recent visitors and carry a community badge - after your own visit you can submit your wait time in a few seconds to help the next person.

When is the A&E at Homerton University Hospital quietest?

Patterns vary by hospital, but across UK urgent and emergency care the quietest window is usually the early morning, roughly 4am to 7am, with demand building through the afternoon and peaking in the evening. Friday and Saturday nights and Monday mornings are typically the busiest periods. See our guide to the best time to visit for more detail.

How long will I wait at Homerton University Hospital A&E?

Patients are triaged on arrival and the most urgent cases are always seen first, so your wait depends on how serious your condition is and how busy the department is. Hospitals in England work to the NHS four-hour standard - the aim is to admit, transfer or discharge patients within four hours of arrival. The live figure on this page shows how Homerton University Hospital is doing right now.

How often are the waiting times on this page updated?

This page updates whenever a visitor submits a new wait time, so freshness depends on recent reports - each entry shows when that person visited. If you have been to Homerton University Hospital recently, submitting your wait takes a few seconds and helps others plan.

Is the A&E at Homerton University Hospital open 24 hours?

Yes - the A&E at Homerton University Hospital is open 24 hours a day, every day of the year. In a life-threatening emergency always call 999.

Where is Homerton University Hospital and how do I get there?

Homerton University Hospital is at Homerton Row, London, Greater London, E9 6SR. For general enquiries call 020 8510 5555. Enter your postcode in the Getting here section for a door-to-door route.

What is the CQC rating for Homerton University Hospital?

Homerton University Hospital is rated Outstanding overall by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England, following an inspection in June 2023. It rated the hospital's urgent and emergency services Outstanding when they were last inspected in August 2018. You can read the full CQC report.

Can children be treated at Homerton University Hospital A&E?

This A&E serves: All ages. If your child's age group is not treated here, the nearby section on this page lists alternatives - or call NHS 111 for urgent advice and 999 in an emergency.

Is Homerton University Hospital a Major Trauma Centre?

No - Homerton University Hospital is a designated Trauma Unit. It treats significant injuries and stabilises the most complex cases before transfer to a regional Major Trauma Centre.
About this data
This hospital does not currently have a live data source. The waiting times shown here are reported by visitors and may not reflect current conditions. You can see how we source data for every hospital on our data sources page. Department labels shown (e.g. A&E, MIU, UTC) are our interpretation of the source data and may not match the hospital’s own terminology. If any information is incorrect, please let us know.
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