NHS Geriatric Medicine Referral Waiting Times in Chertsey

Ashford And St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Updated June 2026

The typical wait to see a geriatrician is

10 weeks

That's just over 2 months

The NHS Geriatric Medicine waiting list at Ashford And St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust currently has 253 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 10 weeks from GP referral. About 8 in 10 Geriatric Medicine patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). Ashford And St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an NHS Foundation Trust in the South East region. Waits at this hospital are about 3.5 weeks longer than in June 2025. It's slipped down 34 places in the national league for this department's; now 97 out of 111 hospitals.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Jun 25Jun 26
Typical wait
10.1weeks
▲ +3.5 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
8in 10
▼ -13.4 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
253
▲ +26
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
0
No change
Been on the list for 12+ months
8 in 10
seen within 18 weeks
The NHS tries to treat everyone this fast
253
people waiting right now
Currently on this department's list
25 weeks
long-wait time
About 1 in 12 people wait this long or longer
15 people
waiting for a surgery date
Already been told they need an operation

Wait time over time

Median wait for this department, with the national average as a dashed line.

▲ +3.5 wks

How long are people waiting?

Distribution of patients by how many weeks they've been on the waiting list.

How does this compare?

The national average wait to see a geriatrician is about 7 weeks. This hospital is slower than the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 97th out of 111 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 14th out of 16 in South East

What does Geriatric Medicine cover?

Common conditions and procedures for this department:

Falls assessment and prevention
Dementia assessment
Frailty management
Mobility problems
Medication review
Delirium investigation
Osteoporosis
Continence assessment
End-of-life care planning

Hospital contact

Main hospital switchboard. ask to be connected to the department.

St Peters Hospital, Chertsey, KT16 0PZ
01932 872000
NHS Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care Board

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS Geriatric Medicine waiting list at Ashford And St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?

Ashford And St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 253 patients on its Geriatric Medicine waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 10 weeks.

Does Ashford And St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust meet the NHS 18-week target for Geriatric Medicine?

About 79% of Geriatric Medicine patients at Ashford And St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are currently seen within 18 weeks of GP referral. The NHS constitutional target is 92%.

Can I choose a different hospital if the Geriatric Medicine wait is too long?

Yes. Under the NHS Constitution, patients in England can ask their GP to refer them to any hospital that provides NHS care. Use WaitRadar to compare Geriatric Medicine waiting times at other NHS hospitals near you before accepting a referral.

This is informational data, not medical advice. Always discuss referral options with your GP. Full disclaimer.