NHS Paediatrics Referral Waiting Times in Thornton Heath

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Updated April 2026

The typical wait to see a paediatrician is

20 weeks

That's 4½ months

The NHS Paediatrics waiting list at Croydon Health Services NHS Trust currently has 1,064 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 20 weeks from GP referral. About 5 in 10 Paediatrics patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). 28 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 9 weeks longer than in April 2025. It's slipped down 67 places in the national league for this department's; now 115 out of 117 hospitals.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Apr 25Apr 26
Typical wait
19.7weeks
▲ +9 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
5in 10
▼ -22 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
1.1k
▲ +388
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
28
▲ +24
Been on the list for 12+ months
5 in 10
seen within 18 weeks
The NHS tries to treat everyone this fast
1,064
people waiting right now
Currently on this department's list
47 weeks
long-wait time
About 1 in 12 people wait this long or longer
28 people
have waited over a year
Been on the list for 12+ months
48 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.

▲ +9 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 paediatrician is about 11 weeks. This hospital is slower than the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 115th out of 117 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 18th out of 18 in London

What does Paediatrics cover?

Common conditions and procedures for this department:

Developmental assessments
Childhood asthma
Growth concerns
Behavioural assessments (ADHD, autism)
Paediatric allergies
Childhood eczema
Recurrent infections
Bed-wetting (enuresis)

Hospital contact

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

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust currently has about 1,064 patients on its Paediatrics waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 20 weeks.

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

About 45% of Paediatrics 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 Paediatrics 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 Paediatrics 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.