NHS Gynaecology Referral Waiting Times in London

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Updated February 2026

The typical wait to see a gynaecologist is

15 weeks

That's 3½ months

The NHS Gynaecology waiting list at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust currently has 8,194 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 15 weeks from GP referral. About 6 in 10 Gynaecology patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). 90 have been waiting over a year. King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is an NHS Foundation Trust in the London region. Waits at this hospital are about 0.6 week longer than in February 2025. It's slipped down 7 places in the national league for this department's; now 108 out of 186 hospitals.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Feb 25→Feb 26
Typical wait
14.9weeks
▲ +0.6 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
6in 10
No change
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
8.2k
▲ +133
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
90
No change
Been on the list for 12+ months
6 in 10
seen within 18 weeks
The NHS tries to treat everyone this fast
8,194
people waiting right now
Currently on this department's list
38 weeks
long-wait time
About 1 in 12 people wait this long or longer
90 people
have waited over a year
Been on the list for 12+ months
1,010 people
waiting for a surgery date
Already been told they need an operation

Long waiter breakdown

Of those waiting over a year, here's how long they've been waiting:

87waiting 1 to 1.25 years (52 to 65 weeks)
1waiting 1.25 to 1.5 years (65 to 78 weeks)
2waiting over 1.5 years (78+ weeks)

Wait time over time

Median wait for this department, with the national average as a dashed line.

▲ +0.6 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 gynaecologist is about 14 weeks. This hospital is about the same as the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 108th out of 186 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 17th out of 27 in London

What does Gynaecology cover?

Common conditions and procedures for this department:

Heavy or painful periods
Endometriosis
Fibroids
Ovarian cysts
Pelvic pain investigation
Prolapse treatment
Cervical screening follow-up
Hysteroscopy
Menopause management
Fertility investigations

Hospital contact

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

Denmark Hill, London, SE5 9RS
020 3299 9000
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NHS South East London Integrated Care Board

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS Gynaecology waiting list at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust?

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 8,194 patients on its Gynaecology waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 15 weeks.

Does King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust meet the NHS 18-week target for Gynaecology?

About 61% of Gynaecology patients at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust are currently seen within 18 weeks of GP referral. The NHS constitutional target is 92%.

Can I choose a different hospital if the Gynaecology 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 Gynaecology waiting times at other NHS hospitals near you before accepting a referral.

Source: NHS England RTT statistics. about our methodology

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