Across all departments, most patients wait about
13 weeks
That's roughly 3 months:
6 in 10 people are seen within 18 weeks.
Waits at this hospital are about 2.1 weeks shorter than in April 2025.
Formerly known as
This trust was formed from or previously known as:
Ipswich Hospital NHS TrustNorth East Essex Acute UnitNorth East Essex Community Unit Central Clinic
Hospital sites at East Suffolk And North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
East Suffolk And North Essex NHS Foundation Trust operates the following NHS hospital sites. Waiting list figures on this page cover the trust as a whole.
Aldeburgh Hospital Broomfield Hospital Capio Oaks Hospital Capio Springfield Hospital Chelmsford & Essex Hospital Chuft Baddow Hospital Clacton And District Hospital Colchester General Hospital Colchester Hospital University NHS Foundation Trust HQ Felixstowe Hospital Halstead Hospital Hartismere Hospital Ipswich Hospital Nuffeild Health Cambridge Hospital Nuffield Hospital Patrick Stead Hospital Roding Hospital Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (Stanmore) St Michaels Hospital The Fryatt Hospital And Mayflower Medical Centre West Suffolk Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the NHS waiting list at East Suffolk And North Essex NHS Foundation Trust?
East Suffolk And North Essex NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 91,406 patients on its NHS waiting list. The typical wait across all departments is around 13 weeks from GP referral, though this varies significantly by specialty.
Does East Suffolk And North Essex NHS Foundation Trust meet the NHS 18-week target?
About 6 in 10 patients at East Suffolk And North Essex NHS Foundation Trust are currently seen within the 18-week referral-to-treatment target. The NHS constitutional standard is 9 in 10 (92%).
How do I contact East Suffolk And North Essex NHS Foundation Trust?
East Suffolk And North Essex NHS Foundation Trust can be contacted via their main switchboard on 01206 747474. Ask to be connected to the relevant department or clinic.
Can I choose to be referred to this hospital?
Yes. Under the NHS Constitution, patients in England have the right to choose which hospital they are referred to for a first outpatient appointment. Discuss your options with your GP before accepting a referral.