Lewisham And Greenwich NHS Trust Waiting Times

The NHS waiting list at Lewisham And Greenwich NHS Trust currently has 57,451 patients waiting for treatment, with a typical wait of around 12 weeks from GP referral. About 7 in 10 patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS target is 9 in 10), and 905 have been waiting over a year.

NHS Trust London Updated June 2026

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 weeks shorter than in June 2025.

12-month change

Then vs now at this hospital

Jun 25→Jun 26
Typical wait
12.3weeks
â–¼ -2 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
7in 10
â–² +8.1 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
57k
â–² +4.4k
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
905
â–¼ -1.2k
Been on the list for 12+ months

Hospital details

Address University Hospital Lewisham, Lewisham High Street, London, SE13 6LH
Phone 020 8333 3000
Integrated Care Board NHS South East London Integrated Care Board
Established 1993

Formerly known as

This trust was formed from or previously known as:

The Guys And Lewisham NHS Trust

Waiting time trend

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

â–¼ -2 wks

Department waiting times

Hospital sites at Lewisham And Greenwich NHS Trust

Lewisham And Greenwich NHS Trust operates the following NHS hospital sites. Waiting list figures on this page cover the trust as a whole.

Blackheath Hospital Golden Jubilee Wing Suite 3, King's College Hospital King's College Hospital Lewisham Hospital - A&e Lewisham Hospital - Ante Natal Lewisham Hospital - Medical Discharge Lewisham Hospital - Paed A&e Princess Royal University Hospital Queen Elizabeth Hospital Queen Marys Hospital University Hospital Lewisham

What patients are saying

Real experiences shared by people who used this hospital. (1 review)

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Anonymous
Aug 2026
Gynaecology

2 years and 3 months on the waiting list so far

Still waiting for treatment after 2 years and 3 months. Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust are terrible and I wish I did not live here. A cyst confirmed as 3cm in June 2024 has now grown to 10cm and attached itself to my bladder. I now need much more complex surgery to remove my ovaries and repair my bladder. In pain for over 2 years. My appointments have been postponed in 2025. I have been asked if I wanted to leave the waiting list. Bottom line is I do not have cancer so I do not get treatment. My non cancerous 10 cm cyst continues to grow and make a hole in my bladder. Next scheduled appointment is December 2026 as I am back on yet another waiting list.

Referred 2024-07-25 Waited ~120 weeks

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS waiting list at Lewisham And Greenwich NHS Trust?

Lewisham And Greenwich NHS Trust currently has about 57,451 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 Lewisham And Greenwich NHS Trust meet the NHS 18-week target?

About 7 in 10 patients at Lewisham And Greenwich 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 Lewisham And Greenwich NHS Trust?

Lewisham And Greenwich NHS Trust can be contacted via their main switchboard on 020 8333 3000. 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.