NHS Geriatric Medicine Referral Waiting Times in Colchester

East Suffolk And North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Updated February 2026

The typical wait to see a geriatrician is

6 weeks

That's just over 1 month

The NHS Geriatric Medicine waiting list at East Suffolk And North Essex NHS Foundation Trust currently has 179 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 6 weeks from GP referral. About 9 in 10 Geriatric Medicine patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). East Suffolk And North Essex NHS Foundation Trust is an NHS Foundation Trust in the East of England region. Waits at this hospital are about 1.9 weeks longer than in February 2025. It's slipped down 35 places in the national league for this department's; now 51 out of 115 hospitals.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Feb 25Feb 26
Typical wait
5.8weeks
▲ +1.9 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
9in 10
▼ -6 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
179
No change
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
0
No change
Been on the list for 12+ months
9 in 10
seen within 18 weeks
The NHS tries to treat everyone this fast
179
people waiting right now
Currently on this department's list
19 weeks
long-wait time
About 1 in 12 people wait this long or longer
1 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.

▲ +1.9 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 geriatrician is about 7 weeks. This hospital is faster than the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 51st out of 115 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 6th out of 12 in East of England

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.

Colchester Dist General Hospital, Colchester, CO4 5JL
01206 747474
NHS Suffolk And North East Essex Integrated Care Board

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS Geriatric Medicine waiting list at East Suffolk And North Essex NHS Foundation Trust?

East Suffolk And North Essex NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 179 patients on its Geriatric Medicine waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 6 weeks.

Does East Suffolk And North Essex NHS Foundation Trust meet the NHS 18-week target for Geriatric Medicine?

About 91% of Geriatric Medicine patients at East Suffolk And North Essex 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.