NHS Dermatology Referral Waiting Times in Thornton Heath

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Updated April 2026

The typical wait to see a dermatologist is

14 weeks

That's just over 3 months

The NHS Dermatology waiting list at Croydon Health Services NHS Trust currently has 3,111 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 14 weeks from GP referral. About 5 in 10 Dermatology patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). 123 have been waiting over a year. Croydon Health Services NHS Trust is an NHS Trust in the London region. Waits at this hospital are about 4.6 weeks shorter than in April 2025. It's moved up 11 places in the national league for this department's; now 96 out of 118 hospitals.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Apr 25→Apr 26
Typical wait
14.5weeks
▼ -4.6 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
5in 10
▲ +6.5 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
3.1k
▲ +354
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
123
▼ -101
Been on the list for 12+ months
5 in 10
seen within 18 weeks
The NHS tries to treat everyone this fast
3,111
people waiting right now
Currently on this department's list
46 weeks
long-wait time
About 1 in 12 people wait this long or longer
123 people
have waited over a year
Been on the list for 12+ months
106 people
waiting for a surgery date
Already been told they need an operation

Long waiter breakdown

Of those waiting over a year, here's how long they've been waiting:

122waiting 1 to 1.25 years (52 to 65 weeks)
1waiting 1.25 to 1.5 years (65 to 78 weeks)

Wait time over time

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

▼ -4.6 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 dermatologist is about 11 weeks. This hospital is slower than the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 96th out of 118 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 13th out of 18 in London

What does Dermatology cover?

Common conditions and procedures for this department:

Suspicious mole checks
Skin cancer assessment
Eczema treatment
Psoriasis management
Acne treatment
Hair loss (alopecia)
Rosacea
Wart and verruca treatment
Contact dermatitis
Skin biopsy

Hospital contact

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

Croydon University Hospital, Thornton Heath, CR7 7YE
020 8401 3000
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NHS South West London Integrated Care Board

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS Dermatology waiting list at Croydon Health Services NHS Trust?

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust currently has about 3,111 patients on its Dermatology waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 14 weeks.

Does Croydon Health Services NHS Trust meet the NHS 18-week target for Dermatology?

About 55% of Dermatology patients at Croydon Health Services NHS Trust are currently seen within 18 weeks of GP referral. The NHS constitutional target is 92%.

Can I choose a different hospital if the Dermatology 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 Dermatology waiting times at other NHS hospitals near you before accepting a referral.

Source: NHS England RTT statistics. about our methodology

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