Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

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Breast - Waiting Times

First Outpatient Appointment
Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 4 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for a first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty within 5 weeks
Treatment
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 4 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for treatment at this hospital for this specialty within 4 weeks

Non-urgent advice: What does this mean?

  • The waiting time information is updated each week and based on data provided by each hospital trust.
  • Waiting times relate to routine elective care only. If you are referred for an urgent suspected cancer check you will be seen as early as possible.
  • If n/a is indicated this may be due to the provider not delivering this service or information is currently unavailable.
  • ‘First outpatient appointment’ is your first appointment with a healthcare provider after being referred by your GP. This may be face to face, online or by telephone.
  • ‘Treatment’ may include a procedure or treatment in hospital overnight or a day appointment (inpatient or outpatient setting).
  • The average waiting time is the average (mean) wait of all patients in this specialty (department) at each hospital trust.
  • Some patients will wait less time than the average and some patients will wait longer than the average waiting time.
  • ‘8 in 10 patients' means that for every 10 patients seen within this specialty (department), 8 are seen within the time frame shown.
  • Patients are managed based on how urgent their condition is and therefore waiting times can vary depending on each patient's clinical condition.
  • This page was last updated on 20 March 2026.

Breast

Cardiac Surgery - Waiting Times

First Outpatient Appointment
Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 11 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for a first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty within 20 weeks
Treatment
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty n/a
8 in 10 patients will be seen for treatment at this hospital for this specialty within n/a

Non-urgent advice: What does this mean?

  • The waiting time information is updated each week and based on data provided by each hospital trust.
  • Waiting times relate to routine elective care only. If you are referred for an urgent suspected cancer check you will be seen as early as possible.
  • If n/a is indicated this may be due to the provider not delivering this service or information is currently unavailable.
  • ‘First outpatient appointment’ is your first appointment with a healthcare provider after being referred by your GP. This may be face to face, online or by telephone.
  • ‘Treatment’ may include a procedure or treatment in hospital overnight or a day appointment (inpatient or outpatient setting).
  • The average waiting time is the average (mean) wait of all patients in this specialty (department) at each hospital trust.
  • Some patients will wait less time than the average and some patients will wait longer than the average waiting time.
  • ‘8 in 10 patients' means that for every 10 patients seen within this specialty (department), 8 are seen within the time frame shown.
  • Patients are managed based on how urgent their condition is and therefore waiting times can vary depending on each patient's clinical condition.
  • This page was last updated on 20 March 2026.

Cardiac Surgery

1

Cardiology - Waiting Times

First Outpatient Appointment
Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 13 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for a first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty within 20 weeks
Treatment
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 19 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for treatment at this hospital for this specialty within 29 weeks

Non-urgent advice: What does this mean?

  • The waiting time information is updated each week and based on data provided by each hospital trust.
  • Waiting times relate to routine elective care only. If you are referred for an urgent suspected cancer check you will be seen as early as possible.
  • If n/a is indicated this may be due to the provider not delivering this service or information is currently unavailable.
  • ‘First outpatient appointment’ is your first appointment with a healthcare provider after being referred by your GP. This may be face to face, online or by telephone.
  • ‘Treatment’ may include a procedure or treatment in hospital overnight or a day appointment (inpatient or outpatient setting).
  • The average waiting time is the average (mean) wait of all patients in this specialty (department) at each hospital trust.
  • Some patients will wait less time than the average and some patients will wait longer than the average waiting time.
  • ‘8 in 10 patients' means that for every 10 patients seen within this specialty (department), 8 are seen within the time frame shown.
  • Patients are managed based on how urgent their condition is and therefore waiting times can vary depending on each patient's clinical condition.
  • This page was last updated on 20 March 2026.

Cardiology

Colorectal - Waiting Times

First Outpatient Appointment
Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 42 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for a first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty within 59 weeks
Treatment
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 16 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for treatment at this hospital for this specialty within 31 weeks

Non-urgent advice: What does this mean?

  • The waiting time information is updated each week and based on data provided by each hospital trust.
  • Waiting times relate to routine elective care only. If you are referred for an urgent suspected cancer check you will be seen as early as possible.
  • If n/a is indicated this may be due to the provider not delivering this service or information is currently unavailable.
  • ‘First outpatient appointment’ is your first appointment with a healthcare provider after being referred by your GP. This may be face to face, online or by telephone.
  • ‘Treatment’ may include a procedure or treatment in hospital overnight or a day appointment (inpatient or outpatient setting).
  • The average waiting time is the average (mean) wait of all patients in this specialty (department) at each hospital trust.
  • Some patients will wait less time than the average and some patients will wait longer than the average waiting time.
  • ‘8 in 10 patients' means that for every 10 patients seen within this specialty (department), 8 are seen within the time frame shown.
  • Patients are managed based on how urgent their condition is and therefore waiting times can vary depending on each patient's clinical condition.
  • This page was last updated on 20 March 2026.

Colorectal

2

Dermatology - Waiting Times

First Outpatient Appointment
Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 36 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for a first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty within 57 weeks
Treatment
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 26 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for treatment at this hospital for this specialty within 59 weeks

Non-urgent advice: What does this mean?

  • The waiting time information is updated each week and based on data provided by each hospital trust.
  • Waiting times relate to routine elective care only. If you are referred for an urgent suspected cancer check you will be seen as early as possible.
  • If n/a is indicated this may be due to the provider not delivering this service or information is currently unavailable.
  • ‘First outpatient appointment’ is your first appointment with a healthcare provider after being referred by your GP. This may be face to face, online or by telephone.
  • ‘Treatment’ may include a procedure or treatment in hospital overnight or a day appointment (inpatient or outpatient setting).
  • The average waiting time is the average (mean) wait of all patients in this specialty (department) at each hospital trust.
  • Some patients will wait less time than the average and some patients will wait longer than the average waiting time.
  • ‘8 in 10 patients' means that for every 10 patients seen within this specialty (department), 8 are seen within the time frame shown.
  • Patients are managed based on how urgent their condition is and therefore waiting times can vary depending on each patient's clinical condition.
  • This page was last updated on 20 March 2026.

Dermatology

Ear, Nose and Throat - Waiting Times

First Outpatient Appointment
Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 32 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for a first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty within 62 weeks
Treatment
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 32 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for treatment at this hospital for this specialty within 63 weeks

Non-urgent advice: What does this mean?

  • The waiting time information is updated each week and based on data provided by each hospital trust.
  • Waiting times relate to routine elective care only. If you are referred for an urgent suspected cancer check you will be seen as early as possible.
  • If n/a is indicated this may be due to the provider not delivering this service or information is currently unavailable.
  • ‘First outpatient appointment’ is your first appointment with a healthcare provider after being referred by your GP. This may be face to face, online or by telephone.
  • ‘Treatment’ may include a procedure or treatment in hospital overnight or a day appointment (inpatient or outpatient setting).
  • The average waiting time is the average (mean) wait of all patients in this specialty (department) at each hospital trust.
  • Some patients will wait less time than the average and some patients will wait longer than the average waiting time.
  • ‘8 in 10 patients' means that for every 10 patients seen within this specialty (department), 8 are seen within the time frame shown.
  • Patients are managed based on how urgent their condition is and therefore waiting times can vary depending on each patient's clinical condition.
  • This page was last updated on 20 March 2026.

Ear, Nose and Throat

3

Endocrinology - Waiting Times

First Outpatient Appointment
Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 25 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for a first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty within 41 weeks
Treatment
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 25 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for treatment at this hospital for this specialty within 42 weeks

Non-urgent advice: What does this mean?

  • The waiting time information is updated each week and based on data provided by each hospital trust.
  • Waiting times relate to routine elective care only. If you are referred for an urgent suspected cancer check you will be seen as early as possible.
  • If n/a is indicated this may be due to the provider not delivering this service or information is currently unavailable.
  • ‘First outpatient appointment’ is your first appointment with a healthcare provider after being referred by your GP. This may be face to face, online or by telephone.
  • ‘Treatment’ may include a procedure or treatment in hospital overnight or a day appointment (inpatient or outpatient setting).
  • The average waiting time is the average (mean) wait of all patients in this specialty (department) at each hospital trust.
  • Some patients will wait less time than the average and some patients will wait longer than the average waiting time.
  • ‘8 in 10 patients' means that for every 10 patients seen within this specialty (department), 8 are seen within the time frame shown.
  • Patients are managed based on how urgent their condition is and therefore waiting times can vary depending on each patient's clinical condition.
  • This page was last updated on 20 March 2026.

Endocrinology

Gastroenterology - Waiting Times

First Outpatient Appointment
Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 39 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for a first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty within 60 weeks
Treatment
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 30 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for treatment at this hospital for this specialty within 59 weeks

Non-urgent advice: What does this mean?

  • The waiting time information is updated each week and based on data provided by each hospital trust.
  • Waiting times relate to routine elective care only. If you are referred for an urgent suspected cancer check you will be seen as early as possible.
  • If n/a is indicated this may be due to the provider not delivering this service or information is currently unavailable.
  • ‘First outpatient appointment’ is your first appointment with a healthcare provider after being referred by your GP. This may be face to face, online or by telephone.
  • ‘Treatment’ may include a procedure or treatment in hospital overnight or a day appointment (inpatient or outpatient setting).
  • The average waiting time is the average (mean) wait of all patients in this specialty (department) at each hospital trust.
  • Some patients will wait less time than the average and some patients will wait longer than the average waiting time.
  • ‘8 in 10 patients' means that for every 10 patients seen within this specialty (department), 8 are seen within the time frame shown.
  • Patients are managed based on how urgent their condition is and therefore waiting times can vary depending on each patient's clinical condition.
  • This page was last updated on 20 March 2026.

Gastroenterology

4

General Medicine - Waiting Times

First Outpatient Appointment
Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 15 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for a first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty within 28 weeks
Treatment
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 21 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for treatment at this hospital for this specialty within 47 weeks

Non-urgent advice: What does this mean?

  • The waiting time information is updated each week and based on data provided by each hospital trust.
  • Waiting times relate to routine elective care only. If you are referred for an urgent suspected cancer check you will be seen as early as possible.
  • If n/a is indicated this may be due to the provider not delivering this service or information is currently unavailable.
  • ‘First outpatient appointment’ is your first appointment with a healthcare provider after being referred by your GP. This may be face to face, online or by telephone.
  • ‘Treatment’ may include a procedure or treatment in hospital overnight or a day appointment (inpatient or outpatient setting).
  • The average waiting time is the average (mean) wait of all patients in this specialty (department) at each hospital trust.
  • Some patients will wait less time than the average and some patients will wait longer than the average waiting time.
  • ‘8 in 10 patients' means that for every 10 patients seen within this specialty (department), 8 are seen within the time frame shown.
  • Patients are managed based on how urgent their condition is and therefore waiting times can vary depending on each patient's clinical condition.
  • This page was last updated on 20 March 2026.

General Medicine

General Surgery - Waiting Times

First Outpatient Appointment
Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 25 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for a first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty within 39 weeks
Treatment
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 21 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for treatment at this hospital for this specialty within 40 weeks

Non-urgent advice: What does this mean?

  • The waiting time information is updated each week and based on data provided by each hospital trust.
  • Waiting times relate to routine elective care only. If you are referred for an urgent suspected cancer check you will be seen as early as possible.
  • If n/a is indicated this may be due to the provider not delivering this service or information is currently unavailable.
  • ‘First outpatient appointment’ is your first appointment with a healthcare provider after being referred by your GP. This may be face to face, online or by telephone.
  • ‘Treatment’ may include a procedure or treatment in hospital overnight or a day appointment (inpatient or outpatient setting).
  • The average waiting time is the average (mean) wait of all patients in this specialty (department) at each hospital trust.
  • Some patients will wait less time than the average and some patients will wait longer than the average waiting time.
  • ‘8 in 10 patients' means that for every 10 patients seen within this specialty (department), 8 are seen within the time frame shown.
  • Patients are managed based on how urgent their condition is and therefore waiting times can vary depending on each patient's clinical condition.
  • This page was last updated on 20 March 2026.

General Surgery

5

Gynaecology - Waiting Times

First Outpatient Appointment
Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 28 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for a first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty within 48 weeks
Treatment
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 24 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for treatment at this hospital for this specialty within 49 weeks

Non-urgent advice: What does this mean?

  • The waiting time information is updated each week and based on data provided by each hospital trust.
  • Waiting times relate to routine elective care only. If you are referred for an urgent suspected cancer check you will be seen as early as possible.
  • If n/a is indicated this may be due to the provider not delivering this service or information is currently unavailable.
  • ‘First outpatient appointment’ is your first appointment with a healthcare provider after being referred by your GP. This may be face to face, online or by telephone.
  • ‘Treatment’ may include a procedure or treatment in hospital overnight or a day appointment (inpatient or outpatient setting).
  • The average waiting time is the average (mean) wait of all patients in this specialty (department) at each hospital trust.
  • Some patients will wait less time than the average and some patients will wait longer than the average waiting time.
  • ‘8 in 10 patients' means that for every 10 patients seen within this specialty (department), 8 are seen within the time frame shown.
  • Patients are managed based on how urgent their condition is and therefore waiting times can vary depending on each patient's clinical condition.
  • This page was last updated on 20 March 2026.

Gynaecology

Haematology - Waiting Times

First Outpatient Appointment
Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 20 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for a first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty within 38 weeks
Treatment
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 16 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for treatment at this hospital for this specialty within 32 weeks

Non-urgent advice: What does this mean?

  • The waiting time information is updated each week and based on data provided by each hospital trust.
  • Waiting times relate to routine elective care only. If you are referred for an urgent suspected cancer check you will be seen as early as possible.
  • If n/a is indicated this may be due to the provider not delivering this service or information is currently unavailable.
  • ‘First outpatient appointment’ is your first appointment with a healthcare provider after being referred by your GP. This may be face to face, online or by telephone.
  • ‘Treatment’ may include a procedure or treatment in hospital overnight or a day appointment (inpatient or outpatient setting).
  • The average waiting time is the average (mean) wait of all patients in this specialty (department) at each hospital trust.
  • Some patients will wait less time than the average and some patients will wait longer than the average waiting time.
  • ‘8 in 10 patients' means that for every 10 patients seen within this specialty (department), 8 are seen within the time frame shown.
  • Patients are managed based on how urgent their condition is and therefore waiting times can vary depending on each patient's clinical condition.
  • This page was last updated on 20 March 2026.

Haematology

6

Hepatology - Waiting Times

First Outpatient Appointment
Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 32 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for a first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty within 63 weeks
Treatment
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 42 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for treatment at this hospital for this specialty within 64 weeks

Non-urgent advice: What does this mean?

  • The waiting time information is updated each week and based on data provided by each hospital trust.
  • Waiting times relate to routine elective care only. If you are referred for an urgent suspected cancer check you will be seen as early as possible.
  • If n/a is indicated this may be due to the provider not delivering this service or information is currently unavailable.
  • ‘First outpatient appointment’ is your first appointment with a healthcare provider after being referred by your GP. This may be face to face, online or by telephone.
  • ‘Treatment’ may include a procedure or treatment in hospital overnight or a day appointment (inpatient or outpatient setting).
  • The average waiting time is the average (mean) wait of all patients in this specialty (department) at each hospital trust.
  • Some patients will wait less time than the average and some patients will wait longer than the average waiting time.
  • ‘8 in 10 patients' means that for every 10 patients seen within this specialty (department), 8 are seen within the time frame shown.
  • Patients are managed based on how urgent their condition is and therefore waiting times can vary depending on each patient's clinical condition.
  • This page was last updated on 20 March 2026.

Hepatology

Maxillofacial Surgery - Waiting Times

First Outpatient Appointment
Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 14 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for a first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty within 6 weeks
Treatment
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 14 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for treatment at this hospital for this specialty within 7 weeks

Non-urgent advice: What does this mean?

  • The waiting time information is updated each week and based on data provided by each hospital trust.
  • Waiting times relate to routine elective care only. If you are referred for an urgent suspected cancer check you will be seen as early as possible.
  • If n/a is indicated this may be due to the provider not delivering this service or information is currently unavailable.
  • ‘First outpatient appointment’ is your first appointment with a healthcare provider after being referred by your GP. This may be face to face, online or by telephone.
  • ‘Treatment’ may include a procedure or treatment in hospital overnight or a day appointment (inpatient or outpatient setting).
  • The average waiting time is the average (mean) wait of all patients in this specialty (department) at each hospital trust.
  • Some patients will wait less time than the average and some patients will wait longer than the average waiting time.
  • ‘8 in 10 patients' means that for every 10 patients seen within this specialty (department), 8 are seen within the time frame shown.
  • Patients are managed based on how urgent their condition is and therefore waiting times can vary depending on each patient's clinical condition.
  • This page was last updated on 20 March 2026.

Maxillofacial Surgery

7

Neurology - Waiting Times

First Outpatient Appointment
Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 30 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for a first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty within 45 weeks
Treatment
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 34 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for treatment at this hospital for this specialty within 47 weeks

Non-urgent advice: What does this mean?

  • The waiting time information is updated each week and based on data provided by each hospital trust.
  • Waiting times relate to routine elective care only. If you are referred for an urgent suspected cancer check you will be seen as early as possible.
  • If n/a is indicated this may be due to the provider not delivering this service or information is currently unavailable.
  • ‘First outpatient appointment’ is your first appointment with a healthcare provider after being referred by your GP. This may be face to face, online or by telephone.
  • ‘Treatment’ may include a procedure or treatment in hospital overnight or a day appointment (inpatient or outpatient setting).
  • The average waiting time is the average (mean) wait of all patients in this specialty (department) at each hospital trust.
  • Some patients will wait less time than the average and some patients will wait longer than the average waiting time.
  • ‘8 in 10 patients' means that for every 10 patients seen within this specialty (department), 8 are seen within the time frame shown.
  • Patients are managed based on how urgent their condition is and therefore waiting times can vary depending on each patient's clinical condition.
  • This page was last updated on 20 March 2026.

Neurology

Neurosurgery - Waiting Times

First Outpatient Appointment
Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 41 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for a first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty within 54 weeks
Treatment
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 49 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for treatment at this hospital for this specialty within 70 weeks

Non-urgent advice: What does this mean?

  • The waiting time information is updated each week and based on data provided by each hospital trust.
  • Waiting times relate to routine elective care only. If you are referred for an urgent suspected cancer check you will be seen as early as possible.
  • If n/a is indicated this may be due to the provider not delivering this service or information is currently unavailable.
  • ‘First outpatient appointment’ is your first appointment with a healthcare provider after being referred by your GP. This may be face to face, online or by telephone.
  • ‘Treatment’ may include a procedure or treatment in hospital overnight or a day appointment (inpatient or outpatient setting).
  • The average waiting time is the average (mean) wait of all patients in this specialty (department) at each hospital trust.
  • Some patients will wait less time than the average and some patients will wait longer than the average waiting time.
  • ‘8 in 10 patients' means that for every 10 patients seen within this specialty (department), 8 are seen within the time frame shown.
  • Patients are managed based on how urgent their condition is and therefore waiting times can vary depending on each patient's clinical condition.
  • This page was last updated on 20 March 2026.

Neurosurgery

8

Ophthalmology - Waiting Times

First Outpatient Appointment
Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 19 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for a first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty within 37 weeks
Treatment
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 18 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for treatment at this hospital for this specialty within 37 weeks

Non-urgent advice: What does this mean?

  • The waiting time information is updated each week and based on data provided by each hospital trust.
  • Waiting times relate to routine elective care only. If you are referred for an urgent suspected cancer check you will be seen as early as possible.
  • If n/a is indicated this may be due to the provider not delivering this service or information is currently unavailable.
  • ‘First outpatient appointment’ is your first appointment with a healthcare provider after being referred by your GP. This may be face to face, online or by telephone.
  • ‘Treatment’ may include a procedure or treatment in hospital overnight or a day appointment (inpatient or outpatient setting).
  • The average waiting time is the average (mean) wait of all patients in this specialty (department) at each hospital trust.
  • Some patients will wait less time than the average and some patients will wait longer than the average waiting time.
  • ‘8 in 10 patients' means that for every 10 patients seen within this specialty (department), 8 are seen within the time frame shown.
  • Patients are managed based on how urgent their condition is and therefore waiting times can vary depending on each patient's clinical condition.
  • This page was last updated on 20 March 2026.

Ophthalmology

Oral Surgery - Waiting Times

First Outpatient Appointment
Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 39 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for a first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty within 64 weeks
Treatment
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 44 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for treatment at this hospital for this specialty within 70 weeks

Non-urgent advice: What does this mean?

  • The waiting time information is updated each week and based on data provided by each hospital trust.
  • Waiting times relate to routine elective care only. If you are referred for an urgent suspected cancer check you will be seen as early as possible.
  • If n/a is indicated this may be due to the provider not delivering this service or information is currently unavailable.
  • ‘First outpatient appointment’ is your first appointment with a healthcare provider after being referred by your GP. This may be face to face, online or by telephone.
  • ‘Treatment’ may include a procedure or treatment in hospital overnight or a day appointment (inpatient or outpatient setting).
  • The average waiting time is the average (mean) wait of all patients in this specialty (department) at each hospital trust.
  • Some patients will wait less time than the average and some patients will wait longer than the average waiting time.
  • ‘8 in 10 patients' means that for every 10 patients seen within this specialty (department), 8 are seen within the time frame shown.
  • Patients are managed based on how urgent their condition is and therefore waiting times can vary depending on each patient's clinical condition.
  • This page was last updated on 20 March 2026.

Oral Surgery

9

Orthodontics - Waiting Times

First Outpatient Appointment
Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 26 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for a first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty within 31 weeks
Treatment
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 26 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for treatment at this hospital for this specialty within 32 weeks

Non-urgent advice: What does this mean?

  • The waiting time information is updated each week and based on data provided by each hospital trust.
  • Waiting times relate to routine elective care only. If you are referred for an urgent suspected cancer check you will be seen as early as possible.
  • If n/a is indicated this may be due to the provider not delivering this service or information is currently unavailable.
  • ‘First outpatient appointment’ is your first appointment with a healthcare provider after being referred by your GP. This may be face to face, online or by telephone.
  • ‘Treatment’ may include a procedure or treatment in hospital overnight or a day appointment (inpatient or outpatient setting).
  • The average waiting time is the average (mean) wait of all patients in this specialty (department) at each hospital trust.
  • Some patients will wait less time than the average and some patients will wait longer than the average waiting time.
  • ‘8 in 10 patients' means that for every 10 patients seen within this specialty (department), 8 are seen within the time frame shown.
  • Patients are managed based on how urgent their condition is and therefore waiting times can vary depending on each patient's clinical condition.
  • This page was last updated on 20 March 2026.

Orthodontics

Orthopaedics - Waiting Times

First Outpatient Appointment
Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 39 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for a first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty within 68 weeks
Treatment
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 46 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for treatment at this hospital for this specialty within 74 weeks

Non-urgent advice: What does this mean?

  • The waiting time information is updated each week and based on data provided by each hospital trust.
  • Waiting times relate to routine elective care only. If you are referred for an urgent suspected cancer check you will be seen as early as possible.
  • If n/a is indicated this may be due to the provider not delivering this service or information is currently unavailable.
  • ‘First outpatient appointment’ is your first appointment with a healthcare provider after being referred by your GP. This may be face to face, online or by telephone.
  • ‘Treatment’ may include a procedure or treatment in hospital overnight or a day appointment (inpatient or outpatient setting).
  • The average waiting time is the average (mean) wait of all patients in this specialty (department) at each hospital trust.
  • Some patients will wait less time than the average and some patients will wait longer than the average waiting time.
  • ‘8 in 10 patients' means that for every 10 patients seen within this specialty (department), 8 are seen within the time frame shown.
  • Patients are managed based on how urgent their condition is and therefore waiting times can vary depending on each patient's clinical condition.
  • This page was last updated on 20 March 2026.

Orthopaedics

10

Paediatrics - Waiting Times

First Outpatient Appointment
Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 15 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for a first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty within 26 weeks
Treatment
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 18 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for treatment at this hospital for this specialty within 32 weeks

Non-urgent advice: What does this mean?

  • The waiting time information is updated each week and based on data provided by each hospital trust.
  • Waiting times relate to routine elective care only. If you are referred for an urgent suspected cancer check you will be seen as early as possible.
  • If n/a is indicated this may be due to the provider not delivering this service or information is currently unavailable.
  • ‘First outpatient appointment’ is your first appointment with a healthcare provider after being referred by your GP. This may be face to face, online or by telephone.
  • ‘Treatment’ may include a procedure or treatment in hospital overnight or a day appointment (inpatient or outpatient setting).
  • The average waiting time is the average (mean) wait of all patients in this specialty (department) at each hospital trust.
  • Some patients will wait less time than the average and some patients will wait longer than the average waiting time.
  • ‘8 in 10 patients' means that for every 10 patients seen within this specialty (department), 8 are seen within the time frame shown.
  • Patients are managed based on how urgent their condition is and therefore waiting times can vary depending on each patient's clinical condition.
  • This page was last updated on 20 March 2026.

Paediatrics

Pain Management - Waiting Times

First Outpatient Appointment
Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 24 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for a first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty within 35 weeks
Treatment
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 25 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for treatment at this hospital for this specialty within 39 weeks

Non-urgent advice: What does this mean?

  • The waiting time information is updated each week and based on data provided by each hospital trust.
  • Waiting times relate to routine elective care only. If you are referred for an urgent suspected cancer check you will be seen as early as possible.
  • If n/a is indicated this may be due to the provider not delivering this service or information is currently unavailable.
  • ‘First outpatient appointment’ is your first appointment with a healthcare provider after being referred by your GP. This may be face to face, online or by telephone.
  • ‘Treatment’ may include a procedure or treatment in hospital overnight or a day appointment (inpatient or outpatient setting).
  • The average waiting time is the average (mean) wait of all patients in this specialty (department) at each hospital trust.
  • Some patients will wait less time than the average and some patients will wait longer than the average waiting time.
  • ‘8 in 10 patients' means that for every 10 patients seen within this specialty (department), 8 are seen within the time frame shown.
  • Patients are managed based on how urgent their condition is and therefore waiting times can vary depending on each patient's clinical condition.
  • This page was last updated on 20 March 2026.

Pain Management

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Plastic Surgery - Waiting Times

First Outpatient Appointment
Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 23 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for a first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty within 38 weeks
Treatment
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 28 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for treatment at this hospital for this specialty within 51 weeks

Non-urgent advice: What does this mean?

  • The waiting time information is updated each week and based on data provided by each hospital trust.
  • Waiting times relate to routine elective care only. If you are referred for an urgent suspected cancer check you will be seen as early as possible.
  • If n/a is indicated this may be due to the provider not delivering this service or information is currently unavailable.
  • ‘First outpatient appointment’ is your first appointment with a healthcare provider after being referred by your GP. This may be face to face, online or by telephone.
  • ‘Treatment’ may include a procedure or treatment in hospital overnight or a day appointment (inpatient or outpatient setting).
  • The average waiting time is the average (mean) wait of all patients in this specialty (department) at each hospital trust.
  • Some patients will wait less time than the average and some patients will wait longer than the average waiting time.
  • ‘8 in 10 patients' means that for every 10 patients seen within this specialty (department), 8 are seen within the time frame shown.
  • Patients are managed based on how urgent their condition is and therefore waiting times can vary depending on each patient's clinical condition.
  • This page was last updated on 20 March 2026.

Plastic Surgery

Renal - Waiting Times

First Outpatient Appointment
Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 16 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for a first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty within 34 weeks
Treatment
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 11 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for treatment at this hospital for this specialty within 23 weeks

Non-urgent advice: What does this mean?

  • The waiting time information is updated each week and based on data provided by each hospital trust.
  • Waiting times relate to routine elective care only. If you are referred for an urgent suspected cancer check you will be seen as early as possible.
  • If n/a is indicated this may be due to the provider not delivering this service or information is currently unavailable.
  • ‘First outpatient appointment’ is your first appointment with a healthcare provider after being referred by your GP. This may be face to face, online or by telephone.
  • ‘Treatment’ may include a procedure or treatment in hospital overnight or a day appointment (inpatient or outpatient setting).
  • The average waiting time is the average (mean) wait of all patients in this specialty (department) at each hospital trust.
  • Some patients will wait less time than the average and some patients will wait longer than the average waiting time.
  • ‘8 in 10 patients' means that for every 10 patients seen within this specialty (department), 8 are seen within the time frame shown.
  • Patients are managed based on how urgent their condition is and therefore waiting times can vary depending on each patient's clinical condition.
  • This page was last updated on 20 March 2026.

Renal

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Respiratory - Waiting Times

First Outpatient Appointment
Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 11 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for a first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty within 20 weeks
Treatment
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 16 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for treatment at this hospital for this specialty within 28 weeks

Non-urgent advice: What does this mean?

  • The waiting time information is updated each week and based on data provided by each hospital trust.
  • Waiting times relate to routine elective care only. If you are referred for an urgent suspected cancer check you will be seen as early as possible.
  • If n/a is indicated this may be due to the provider not delivering this service or information is currently unavailable.
  • ‘First outpatient appointment’ is your first appointment with a healthcare provider after being referred by your GP. This may be face to face, online or by telephone.
  • ‘Treatment’ may include a procedure or treatment in hospital overnight or a day appointment (inpatient or outpatient setting).
  • The average waiting time is the average (mean) wait of all patients in this specialty (department) at each hospital trust.
  • Some patients will wait less time than the average and some patients will wait longer than the average waiting time.
  • ‘8 in 10 patients' means that for every 10 patients seen within this specialty (department), 8 are seen within the time frame shown.
  • Patients are managed based on how urgent their condition is and therefore waiting times can vary depending on each patient's clinical condition.
  • This page was last updated on 20 March 2026.

Respiratory

Rheumatology - Waiting Times

First Outpatient Appointment
Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 20 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for a first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty within 30 weeks
Treatment
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 20 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for treatment at this hospital for this specialty within 41 weeks

Non-urgent advice: What does this mean?

  • The waiting time information is updated each week and based on data provided by each hospital trust.
  • Waiting times relate to routine elective care only. If you are referred for an urgent suspected cancer check you will be seen as early as possible.
  • If n/a is indicated this may be due to the provider not delivering this service or information is currently unavailable.
  • ‘First outpatient appointment’ is your first appointment with a healthcare provider after being referred by your GP. This may be face to face, online or by telephone.
  • ‘Treatment’ may include a procedure or treatment in hospital overnight or a day appointment (inpatient or outpatient setting).
  • The average waiting time is the average (mean) wait of all patients in this specialty (department) at each hospital trust.
  • Some patients will wait less time than the average and some patients will wait longer than the average waiting time.
  • ‘8 in 10 patients' means that for every 10 patients seen within this specialty (department), 8 are seen within the time frame shown.
  • Patients are managed based on how urgent their condition is and therefore waiting times can vary depending on each patient's clinical condition.
  • This page was last updated on 20 March 2026.

Rheumatology

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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery - Waiting Times

First Outpatient Appointment
Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 24 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for a first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty within 34 weeks
Treatment
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 29 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for treatment at this hospital for this specialty within 56 weeks

Non-urgent advice: What does this mean?

  • The waiting time information is updated each week and based on data provided by each hospital trust.
  • Waiting times relate to routine elective care only. If you are referred for an urgent suspected cancer check you will be seen as early as possible.
  • If n/a is indicated this may be due to the provider not delivering this service or information is currently unavailable.
  • ‘First outpatient appointment’ is your first appointment with a healthcare provider after being referred by your GP. This may be face to face, online or by telephone.
  • ‘Treatment’ may include a procedure or treatment in hospital overnight or a day appointment (inpatient or outpatient setting).
  • The average waiting time is the average (mean) wait of all patients in this specialty (department) at each hospital trust.
  • Some patients will wait less time than the average and some patients will wait longer than the average waiting time.
  • ‘8 in 10 patients' means that for every 10 patients seen within this specialty (department), 8 are seen within the time frame shown.
  • Patients are managed based on how urgent their condition is and therefore waiting times can vary depending on each patient's clinical condition.
  • This page was last updated on 20 March 2026.

Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery

Urology - Waiting Times

First Outpatient Appointment
Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 25 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for a first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty within 43 weeks
Treatment
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 23 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for treatment at this hospital for this specialty within 47 weeks

Non-urgent advice: What does this mean?

  • The waiting time information is updated each week and based on data provided by each hospital trust.
  • Waiting times relate to routine elective care only. If you are referred for an urgent suspected cancer check you will be seen as early as possible.
  • If n/a is indicated this may be due to the provider not delivering this service or information is currently unavailable.
  • ‘First outpatient appointment’ is your first appointment with a healthcare provider after being referred by your GP. This may be face to face, online or by telephone.
  • ‘Treatment’ may include a procedure or treatment in hospital overnight or a day appointment (inpatient or outpatient setting).
  • The average waiting time is the average (mean) wait of all patients in this specialty (department) at each hospital trust.
  • Some patients will wait less time than the average and some patients will wait longer than the average waiting time.
  • ‘8 in 10 patients' means that for every 10 patients seen within this specialty (department), 8 are seen within the time frame shown.
  • Patients are managed based on how urgent their condition is and therefore waiting times can vary depending on each patient's clinical condition.
  • This page was last updated on 20 March 2026.

Urology

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Vascular - Waiting Times

First Outpatient Appointment
Average waiting time for first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty 29 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for a first outpatient appointment at this hospital for this specialty within 53 weeks
Treatment
Average waiting time for treatment at this hospital for this specialty 32 weeks
8 in 10 patients will be seen for treatment at this hospital for this specialty within 54 weeks

Non-urgent advice: What does this mean?

  • The waiting time information is updated each week and based on data provided by each hospital trust.
  • Waiting times relate to routine elective care only. If you are referred for an urgent suspected cancer check you will be seen as early as possible.
  • If n/a is indicated this may be due to the provider not delivering this service or information is currently unavailable.
  • ‘First outpatient appointment’ is your first appointment with a healthcare provider after being referred by your GP. This may be face to face, online or by telephone.
  • ‘Treatment’ may include a procedure or treatment in hospital overnight or a day appointment (inpatient or outpatient setting).
  • The average waiting time is the average (mean) wait of all patients in this specialty (department) at each hospital trust.
  • Some patients will wait less time than the average and some patients will wait longer than the average waiting time.
  • ‘8 in 10 patients' means that for every 10 patients seen within this specialty (department), 8 are seen within the time frame shown.
  • Patients are managed based on how urgent their condition is and therefore waiting times can vary depending on each patient's clinical condition.
  • This page was last updated on 20 March 2026.

Vascular

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Contact details

Website: https://www.mse.nhs.uk
Tel: Basildon University Hospital - 01268 524900, Broomfield Hospital - 01245 362000, Southend University Hospital - 01702 435555