NHS General Medicine Referral Waiting Times in St. Leonards-on-sea

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Updated February 2026

The typical wait to see a consultant is

5 weeks

That's 1 month

The NHS General Medicine waiting list at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust currently has 28 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 5 weeks from GP referral. About 10 in 10 General Medicine patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is an NHS Trust in the South East region. Waits at this hospital are about 2.3 weeks longer than in February 2025. It's slipped down 16 places in the national league for this department's; now 18 out of 81 hospitals.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Feb 25Feb 26
Typical wait
4.8weeks
▲ +2.3 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
10in 10
▲ +13.6 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
28
No change
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
0
No change
Been on the list for 12+ months
10 in 10
seen within 18 weeks
The NHS tries to treat everyone this fast
28
people waiting right now
Currently on this department's list
16 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.

▲ +2.3 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 consultant is about 9 weeks. This hospital is faster than the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 19th out of 81 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 3rd out of 10 in South East

What does General Medicine cover?

Common conditions and procedures for this department:

Complex diagnostic investigations
Chronic disease management
Unexplained weight loss
Fatigue investigation
Fever of unknown origin
Anaemia workup
Diabetes management
Hypertension review

Hospital contact

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

St Annes House, St. Leonards-on-sea, TN37 7PT
01424 755255
NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS General Medicine waiting list at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust?

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust currently has about 28 patients on its General Medicine waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 5 weeks.

Does East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust meet the NHS 18-week target for General Medicine?

About 96% of General Medicine patients at East Sussex Healthcare 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 General 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 General 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.