Median time spent in emergency departments by age bands (hours and minutes), April 2012 onwards
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Table
| Data values | Data description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 01:27 | 0 to 4 years old | April 2012 |
| 01:36 | 5 to 17 years old | April 2012 |
| 01:46 | 18 to 24 years old | April 2012 |
| 01:59 | 25 to 74 years old | April 2012 |
| 02:58 | 75 to 84 years old | April 2012 |
| 03:26 | 85 years old and over | April 2012 |
| 01:56 | All ages | April 2012 |
| 01:29 | 0 to 4 years old | May 2012 |
| 01:40 | 5 to 17 years old | May 2012 |
| 01:50 | 18 to 24 years old | May 2012 |
| 02:01 | 25 to 74 years old | May 2012 |
| 02:58 | 75 to 84 years old | May 2012 |
| 03:25 | 85 years old and over | May 2012 |
| 01:58 | All ages | May 2012 |
| 01:27 | 0 to 4 years old | June 2012 |
| 01:36 | 5 to 17 years old | June 2012 |
| 01:45 | 18 to 24 years old | June 2012 |
| 01:59 | 25 to 74 years old | June 2012 |
| 02:58 | 75 to 84 years old | June 2012 |
| 03:15 | 85 years old and over | June 2012 |
| 01:55 | All ages | June 2012 |
| 01:28 | 0 to 4 years old | July 2012 |
| 01:37 | 5 to 17 years old | July 2012 |
| 01:49 | 18 to 24 years old | July 2012 |
| 01:59 | 25 to 74 years old | July 2012 |
Next update expected:17 September 2026
Updates
- 20th August 2026
New month added and revisions applied to previous data where applicable
- 23rd July 2026
New month added and revisions applied to previous data where applicable
- 18th June 2026
New month added and revisions applied to previous data where applicable
- 21st May 2026
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- 27th April 2026
Metadata updated
- 23rd April 2026
New month added and revisions applied to previous data where applicable
- 19th March 2026
New month added and revisions applied to previous data where applicable
- 19th February 2026
New month added and revisions applied to previous data where applicable
- 22nd January 2026
New month added and revisions applied to previous data where applicable
- 18th December 2025
New month added and revisions applied to previous data where applicable
- 21st November 2025
- 23rd October 2025
- Dataset first published.
Main information
- Designation
- Accredited official statistics
- Data provider
- Digital Health and Care Wales (DHCW)
- Data source
- Emergency Department Data Set (EDDS)
- Time period covered
- April 2012 to July 2026
- Dataset ID
- 12a89e9e-f3aa-4f37-9e4d-d59c467cd8ac
Overview
- Summary of dataset and variables
Data on attendances and waiting times at emergency departments in Wales, reported by Local Health Boards.
Data are provided for major emergency departments and other emergency departments and minor injury units. Data for other emergency departments / minor injury units are only available from April 2012.
- Data collection or calculation
Data are drawn from Local Health Board administrative systems relating to the management of patients who have been referred for hospital treatment. Data are reported monthly by Local Health Boards via Digital Health and Care Wales (DHCW) and are available from October 2009.
In April 2019 health service provision for residents of Bridgend local authority moved from Abertawe Bro Morgannwg to Cwm Taf. The health board names changed, with Cwm Taf University Health Board becoming Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board, and Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board becoming Swansea Bay University Health Board.
- Statistical quality
Data definitions and standards are mandated by the Welsh Information Standards Board (WISB).
During the COVID-19 pandemic, several Minor Injury Units temporarily closed temporarily. These were Barry hospital (closed in March 2020; reopened in August 2020); Bryn Beryl (closed in May 2020; reopened in August 2020); Dolgellau and Barmouth District Hospital (closed in April 2020; remains closed); Tywyn & District War Memorial Hospital (closed in June 2020; remains closed); and Llandovery (closed in April 2020; remains closed).
Emergency department data for Betsi Cadwaladr University health board for December 2025 to March 2026 have been revised. The data originally published indicated a significant fall in 4-hour performance compared with previous figures, however the revised figures show performance was relatively stable.
- Related reports
- NHS activity and performance summary, statistical release [English]
- NHS activity and performance summary, statistical release [Welsh]
- NHS activity and performance summary: quality report [English]
- NHS activity and performance summary: quality report [Welsh]
- Written Statement: Health Board boundary Bridgend: associated planning [English]
- Written Statement: Health Board boundary Bridgend: associated planning [Welsh]
Published by
- Organisation
- Welsh Government
- Contact email
- stats.healthinfo@gov.wales