NHS Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) Referral Waiting Times in Thornton Heath

Communitas Clinics

Updated June 2026

The typical wait to see an ENT specialist is

10 weeks

That's just over 2 months

The NHS Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) waiting list at Communitas Clinics currently has 3,848 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 10 weeks from GP referral. About 8 in 10 Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). 10 have been waiting over a year. Communitas Clinics is an Independent Sector provider in the London region. Waits at this hospital are about 6.1 weeks shorter than in June 2025. It's moved up 48 places in the national league for this department's; now 34 out of 159 hospitals.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Jun 25Jun 26
Typical wait
9.7weeks
▼ -6.1 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
8in 10
▲ +24.6 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
3.8k
▼ -8.3k
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
10
▼ -124
Been on the list for 12+ months
8 in 10
seen within 18 weeks
The NHS tries to treat everyone this fast
3,848
people waiting right now
Currently on this department's list
27 weeks
long-wait time
About 1 in 12 people wait this long or longer
10 people
have waited over a year
Been on the list for 12+ months

Wait time over time

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

▼ -6.1 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 an ENT specialist is about 13 weeks. This hospital is faster than the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 34th out of 159 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 6th out of 22 in London

What does Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) cover?

Common conditions and procedures for this department:

Tonsil removal (tonsillectomy)
Grommets for glue ear
Hearing loss assessment
Sinus surgery
Nasal polyp removal
Sleep apnoea treatment
Deviated septum correction
Ear infections
Voice and swallowing problems

Hospital contact

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

83 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7JH
NHS South West London Integrated Care Board

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) waiting list at Communitas Clinics?

Communitas Clinics currently has about 3,848 patients on its Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 10 weeks.

Does Communitas Clinics meet the NHS 18-week target for Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT)?

About 81% of Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) patients at Communitas Clinics are currently seen within 18 weeks of GP referral. The NHS constitutional target is 92%.

Can I choose a different hospital if the Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) 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 Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) 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.