Guy's And St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust Waiting Times

The NHS waiting list at Guy's And St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust currently has 106,928 patients waiting for treatment, with a typical wait of around 12 weeks from GP referral. About 7 in 10 patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS target is 9 in 10), and 967 have been waiting over a year.

NHS Foundation Trust London Updated February 2026

Across all departments, most patients wait about 12 weeks

That's roughly nearly 3 months: 7 in 10 people are seen within 18 weeks. Waits at this hospital are about 2.1 weeks shorter than in February 2025.

12-month change

Then vs now at this hospital

Feb 25→Feb 26
Typical wait
11.8weeks
â–¼ -2.1 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
7in 10
â–² +7 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
107k
â–¼ -14k
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
967
â–¼ -1.7k
Been on the list for 12+ months

Hospital details

Address St Thomas' Hospital, Westminster Bridge Road, London, SE1 7EH
Phone 020 7188 7188
Integrated Care Board NHS South East London Integrated Care Board
Established 1993

Formerly known as

This trust was formed from or previously known as:

St Thomas's Hospital Provider UnitThe Guys And Lewisham NHS TrustRoyal Brompton & Harefield NHS Foundation Trust

Waiting time trend

Median wait across all departments at this hospital, month by month.

â–¼ -2.1 wks

Department waiting times

Cardiology

14 weeks
60% within 18 weeks

Cardiothoracic Surgery

8 weeks
76% within 18 weeks

Dermatology

11 weeks
73% within 18 weeks

Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT)

15 weeks
57% within 18 weeks

Geriatric Medicine

7 weeks
85% within 18 weeks

Gastroenterology

11 weeks
76% within 18 weeks

General Medicine

7 weeks
91% within 18 weeks

General Surgery

16 weeks
56% within 18 weeks

Gynaecology

18 weeks
51% within 18 weeks

Neurology

8 weeks
76% within 18 weeks

Ophthalmology (Eye Care)

9 weeks
77% within 18 weeks

Oral & Dental Surgery

8 weeks
82% within 18 weeks

Paediatrics

8 weeks
78% within 18 weeks

Plastic Surgery

18 weeks
51% within 18 weeks

Respiratory Medicine

13 weeks
62% within 18 weeks

Rheumatology

5 weeks
96% within 18 weeks

Trauma & Orthopaedics

13 weeks
65% within 18 weeks

Urology

17 weeks
53% within 18 weeks

Hospital sites at Guy's And St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Guy's And St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust operates the following NHS hospital sites. Waiting list figures on this page cover the trust as a whole.

Darent Valley Hospital Dulwich Community Hospital Gravesend And North Kent Hospital Gstt @ Brighton General Hospital Gstt @ Conquest Hospital Gstt @ Derriford Hospital Gstt @ Eastbourne District General Hospital Gstt @ Epsom Hospital Gstt @ Frimley Park Hospital Gstt @ London Bridge Hospital Gstt @ Maidstone Hospital Gstt @ Medway Maritime Hospital Gstt @ Norwich University Hospital Gstt @ Queen Victoria Hospital Gstt @ Royal Alexandra Hospital Gstt @ St Peter's Hospital Gstt @ William Harvey Hospital Gstt @ Worthing Hospital Guy's And St Thomas' Hospitals Guy's Hospital Harefield Hospital King's College Hospital (Denmark Hill) Orpington Hospital Princess Royal University Hospital Queen Elizabeth Hospital Queen Mary's Hospital Royal Brompton Hospital St Thomas' Hospital The Whittington Hospital University Hospital Lewisham

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS waiting list at Guy's And St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust?

Guy's And St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 106,928 patients on its NHS waiting list. The typical wait across all departments is around 12 weeks from GP referral, though this varies significantly by specialty.

Does Guy's And St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust meet the NHS 18-week target?

About 7 in 10 patients at Guy's And St Thomas' 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 Guy's And St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust?

Guy's And St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust can be contacted via their main switchboard on 020 7188 7188. 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.

Source: NHS England RTT statistics. about our methodology