Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Waiting Times

The NHS waiting list at Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust currently has 25,171 patients waiting for treatment, with a typical wait of around 9 weeks from GP referral. About 7 in 10 patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS target is 9 in 10), and 228 have been waiting over a year.

NHS Foundation Trust London Updated February 2026

Across all departments, most patients wait about 9 weeks

That's roughly 2 months: 7 in 10 people are seen within 18 weeks. Waits at this hospital are about 4.2 weeks shorter than in February 2025.

12-month change

Then vs now at this hospital

Feb 25→Feb 26
Typical wait
8.9weeks
â–¼ -4.2 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
7in 10
â–² +10.8 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
25k
â–¼ -10k
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
228
â–² +24
Been on the list for 12+ months

Hospital details

Address Homerton Row, London, E9 6SR
Phone 020 8510 5555
Integrated Care Board NHS North East London Integrated Care Board
Established 1995

Formerly known as

This trust was formed from or previously known as:

Homerton Hospital

Waiting time trend

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

â–¼ -4.2 wks

Department waiting times

Cardiology

9 weeks
82% within 18 weeks

Dermatology

6 weeks
89% within 18 weeks

Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT)

9 weeks
68% within 18 weeks

Geriatric Medicine

5 weeks
92% within 18 weeks

Gastroenterology

6 weeks
93% within 18 weeks

General Medicine

11 weeks
89% within 18 weeks

General Surgery

12 weeks
62% within 18 weeks

Gynaecology

9 weeks
74% within 18 weeks

Neurology

4 weeks
94% within 18 weeks

Oral & Dental Surgery

11 weeks
66% within 18 weeks

Paediatrics

9 weeks
78% within 18 weeks

Plastic Surgery

23 weeks
43% within 18 weeks

Respiratory Medicine

3 weeks
100% within 18 weeks

Rheumatology

2 weeks
99% within 18 weeks

Trauma & Orthopaedics

14 weeks
61% within 18 weeks

Urology

10 weeks
71% within 18 weeks

Hospital sites at Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust operates the following NHS hospital sites. Waiting list figures on this page cover the trust as a whole.

Homerton University Hospital Queen's Hospital Royal London Hospital St Bartholomews Hospital St Clements Hospital St Margaret's Hospital Whipps Cross Hospital

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS waiting list at Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust?

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 25,171 patients on its NHS waiting list. The typical wait across all departments is around 9 weeks from GP referral, though this varies significantly by specialty.

Does Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust meet the NHS 18-week target?

About 7 in 10 patients at Homerton Healthcare 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 Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust?

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust can be contacted via their main switchboard on 020 8510 5555. 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