Trauma & Orthopaedics Department Waiting Times in Carshalton

Epsom And St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Updated December 2025

The typical wait to see an orthopaedic consultant is

14 weeks

That's just over 3 months

Epsom And St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is an NHS Trust in the London region. There are currently 6,170 people waiting to see an orthopaedic consultant, with a typical wait of about just over 3 months. 59% of patients are seen within the 18-week target.

59 out of 100
patients are seen within 18 weeks
6,170
people on the waiting list
41 weeks
worst case wait time (92nd percentile)
101 people
have been waiting over a year
3,678 people
have been approved for treatment and are waiting for a date (60% of the list)

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 an orthopaedic consultant is about 13 weeks. This hospital is about the same as the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 191st out of 306 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 24th out of 34 in London

What does Trauma & Orthopaedics cover?

Common conditions and procedures for this department:

Hip replacement
Knee replacement
Shoulder surgery
Carpal tunnel release
Arthroscopy (keyhole joint surgery)
Fracture treatment
ACL reconstruction
Spinal injections
Bunion surgery
Trigger finger release

Hospital contact

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

St Helier Hospital, Carshalton, SM5 1AA
020 8296 2000
NHS South West London Integrated Care Board

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the Trauma & Orthopaedics waiting time at Epsom And St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust?

The current average Trauma & Orthopaedics waiting time at Epsom And St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is about 14 weeks.

How does Epsom And St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust compare to other hospitals for Trauma & Orthopaedics?

You can compare Trauma & Orthopaedics waiting times across all NHS hospitals on WaitRadar to find shorter waits near you.

Can I choose which hospital I'm referred to?

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.

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