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NHS Paediatrics Referral Waiting Times in Kingston Upon Thames

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Updated August 2026

The typical wait to see a paediatrician is

10 weeks

That's just over 2 months

The NHS Paediatrics waiting list at Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust currently has 1,413 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 10 weeks from GP referral. About 7 in 10 Paediatrics patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is an NHS Foundation Trust in the London region. Waits at this hospital are about 1.1 week shorter than in August 2025. It's moved up 15 places in the national league for this department's; now 28 out of 114 hospitals.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Aug 25→Aug 26
Typical wait
9.7weeks
▼ -1.1 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
7in 10
No change
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
1.4k
▼ -366
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
0
▼ -15
Been on the list for 12+ months
7 in 10
seen within 18 weeks
The NHS tries to treat everyone this fast
1,413
people waiting right now
Currently on this department's list
32 weeks
long-wait time
About 1 in 12 people wait this long or longer

Wait time over time

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

▼ -1.1 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 paediatrician is about 12 weeks. This hospital is faster than the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 28th out of 114 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.

Galsworthy Road, Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 7QB
020 8546 7711
NHS South West London Integrated Care Board

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS Paediatrics waiting list at Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust?

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 1,413 patients on its Paediatrics waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 10 weeks.

Does Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust meet the NHS 18-week target for Paediatrics?

About 71% of Paediatrics patients at Kingston 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.

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