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 2.4 weeks shorter than in February 2025.
Formerly known as
This trust was formed from or previously known as:
Hammersmith Hospitals NHS TrustSt Mary's NHS Trust
Hospital sites at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust operates the following NHS hospital sites. Waiting list figures on this page cover the trust as a whole.
Cardiology - St Mary's Hospital Charing Cross Hospital Childrens Ambulatory Unit Queen Charlottes Hospital Gynaecology And Fertility Queen Charlottes Hospital Hammersmith Hospital Medical (Charing Cross Hospital) Medical (Hammersmith Hospital) Neurology - St Mary's Hospital Neurology (Charing Cross Hospital) Obstetrics Queen Charlottes Hospital Queen Charlotte's Hospital Renal - St Mary's Hospital Renal (Charing Cross Hospital) Renal (Hammersmith Hospital) Samaritan Hospital For Women St Charles Hospital St Mary's Hospital (Hq) Teddington Memorial Hospital West Middlesex University Hospital Western Eye Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the NHS waiting list at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust?
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust currently has about 87,373 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 Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust meet the NHS 18-week target?
About 7 in 10 patients at Imperial College Healthcare NHS 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 Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust?
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust can be contacted via their main switchboard on 020 3311 3311. 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.