A&E Trauma Unit

Newham Hospital (London) A&E Waiting Times

Barts Health NHS Trust

Latest report
9 hr
11 Jan 20:33
Average
9 hr
1 report
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

These times are reported by visitors and may not reflect current conditions.

Past NHS Data

This hospital previously had a live data feed. The averages below are based on 100 past readings. Last live update: 29 Jul 15:21.

5 hr
overall average
12 hr 23 min
longest recorded
Nearby A&E & urgent care
Princess Alexandra Hospital A&E
17.3 mi away
Long wait
Princess Alexandra Hospital Children's A&E
17.3 mi away
Long wait
Princess Alexandra Hospital Same Day Emergency Care A&E
17.3 mi away
Long wait
Sittingbourne MIU
32.8 mi away
Long wait
Sheppey MIU
33.3 mi away
Long wait

There are also other nearby A&Es which collect wait times from the community, including Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Homerton University Hospital and Royal London Hospital.

Contact & location
Glen Road, Plaistow, London, E13 8SL
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
Custom House Station21 min walk to A&E
West Ham Station30 min walk to A&E
Woodgrange Park Station38 min walk to A&E
Forest Gate Station39 min walk to A&E
Wanstead Park Station42 min walk to A&E
Metro / tram
Upton Park Underground Station18 min walk to A&E
Prince Regent DLR Station19 min walk to A&E
Custom House (for ExCel) DLR Station21 min walk to A&E
Royal Albert DLR Station21 min walk to A&E
Plaistow Underground Station22 min walk to A&E
Bus stops
3 routes·2 operators·5 stops within walking distance
Newham Uni Hosp Main Reception (Stop HG, eastbound)1 min walk to A&E
276Lea Interchange Bus ComStoke Newington ↔ Plaistow
304Go-AheadCustom House ↔ Manor Park
376Go-AheadBeckton ↔ East Ham
Newham Uni Hosp Main Reception (Stop HA, westbound)2 min walk to A&E
276Lea Interchange Bus ComPlaistow ↔ Stoke Newington
304Go-AheadManor Park ↔ Custom House
376Go-AheadEast Ham ↔ Beckton
Brampton Manor School (Stop HJ, northbound)2 min walk to A&E
304Go-AheadCustom House ↔ Manor Park
376Go-AheadBeckton ↔ East Ham
Brampton Manor School (Stop HN, southbound)2 min walk to A&E
304Go-AheadManor Park ↔ Custom House
376Go-AheadEast Ham ↔ Beckton
Gateway Surgical Centre (Stop HS, southbound)4 min walk to A&E
276Lea Interchange Bus ComStoke Newington ↔ Plaistow
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What’s available here
Accessibility
Disabled ParkingDisabled WcInduction LoopSigning Service AvailableText RelayWheelchair Access
Accommodation
Access To TvFamily AccommodationMobile Phones PermittedPublic Telephone
Parking
Car ParkingDisabled Parking
Counselling and Support
Bereavement SupportTranslation Services
Faith Services
Prayer Area
Food and Amenities
CafePharmacyShop
Recent visitor feedbackreported by visitors
Overall
Not recommended by visitors
Staff
3 of 4 say staff were friendly and helpful
2 of 4 were not kept informed about their wait
2 of 4 say they were triaged quickly
Environment
3 of 4 say the waiting area was not clean
Toilets are clean
2 of 3 felt safe in the waiting area
Family
Children’s play area available
Separate children’s waiting area
Facilities
Seating can be limited
3 of 3 say there is no TV
Food and drink available nearby
4 of 4 say there are phone charging points
Free WiFi is available
4 of 4 say mobile signal is good
Parking
Parking can get busy
Payment accepted: app, card
Based on 4 visitor responses in the last 6 months. This information is collected through a short anonymous survey shown to visitors on this page.

About Newham Hospital

Newham Hospital runs a 24-hour accident and emergency department, open to all ages, on Glen Road in London, Greater London, part of Barts Health NHS 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 38 listed departments and services, from Breast cancer services to Vascular surgery.

The Care Quality Commission rates it Requires Improvement. The site lists 722 parking spaces, 26 of them designated disabled bays, with patient parking averaging £1.33 an hour.

Official NHS performance

61.0%seen within 4 hours
27,253attendances in September 2026
60.4%England average for major A&Es

NHS England publishes these figures for Barts Health NHS Trust as a whole, covering every A&E the trust runs rather than this site alone. That is above the England average of 60.4% for major A&E departments over the same month.

In the NHS Friends and Family Test for August 2026, 53% of 257 patients who responded at this site reported a positive experience. The trust's general and acute wards averaged 89.0% overnight bed occupancy in the quarter to March 2026 - full wards are the main reason admitted patients queue in A&E.

Attendances by year

NHS yearA&E attendancesMonthly averageWithin 4 hours12hr+ waits to admit
2023-24287,18623,93255.7%9,062
2024-25296,02124,66853.5%12,488
2025-26305,76025,48056.0%12,837
2026-27 (6 months)159,13526,52261.4%6,996

Between 2023-24 and 2025-26, monthly A&E attendances rose 6% and the share seen within four hours changed little.

Frequently asked questions

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

The live waiting time for the A&E at Newham 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 Newham 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 Newham 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 Newham Hospital is doing right now. NHS England's most recent figures (September 2026) show 61.0% of patients across the trust's A&E departments were seen within four hours.

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 Newham Hospital recently, submitting your wait takes a few seconds and helps others plan.

Is the A&E at Newham Hospital open 24 hours?

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

Where is Newham Hospital and how do I get there?

Newham Hospital is at Glen Road, Plaistow, London, E13 8SL. For general enquiries call 020 7476 4000. Enter your postcode in the Getting here section for a door-to-door route.

Is parking free at Newham Hospital?

No - patient and visitor parking here averages about £1.33 an hour (NHS estates return, 2024-25). The site lists 722 parking spaces, including 26 designated disabled bays. Concessions often apply for blue badge holders, frequent attenders and some patients - check the hospital's own parking page.

What is the CQC rating for Newham Hospital?

Newham Hospital is rated Requires Improvement overall by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England. You can read the full CQC report.

Can children be treated at Newham 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 Newham Hospital a Major Trauma Centre?

No - Newham 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 previously had a live data feed but is no longer being updated. Historical averages from past NHS data are shown below. Current waiting times are reported by visitors and may not reflect actual 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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