NHS Paediatrics Referral Waiting Times in London

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Updated February 2026

The typical wait to see a paediatrician is

11 weeks

That's 2½ months

The NHS Paediatrics waiting list at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust currently has 4,121 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 11 weeks from GP referral. About 7 in 10 Paediatrics patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). 34 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 haven't really changed since February 2025. It's slipped down 9 places in the national league for this department's; now 48 out of 118 hospitals.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Feb 25→Feb 26
Typical wait
10.7weeks
No change
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
7in 10
▼ -2.9 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
4.1k
▲ +632
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
34
No change
Been on the list for 12+ months
7 in 10
seen within 18 weeks
The NHS tries to treat everyone this fast
4,121
people waiting right now
Currently on this department's list
33 weeks
long-wait time
About 1 in 12 people wait this long or longer
34 people
have waited over a year
Been on the list for 12+ months
1,101 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:

33waiting 1 to 1.25 years (52 to 65 weeks)
1waiting 1.25 to 1.5 years (65 to 78 weeks)

Wait time over time

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

No change

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 paediatrician is about 12 weeks. This hospital is about the same as the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 48th out of 118 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 6th out of 18 in London

What does Paediatrics cover?

Common conditions and procedures for this department:

Developmental assessments
Childhood asthma
Growth concerns
Behavioural assessments (ADHD, autism)
Paediatric allergies
Childhood eczema
Recurrent infections
Bed-wetting (enuresis)

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 Paediatrics waiting list at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust?

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 4,121 patients on its Paediatrics waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 11 weeks.

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

About 74% of Paediatrics 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 Paediatrics 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 Paediatrics 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.