NHS General Medicine Referral Waiting Times in London

Lewisham And Greenwich NHS Trust

Updated February 2026

The typical wait to see a consultant is

31 weeks

That's just over 7 months

The NHS General Medicine waiting list at Lewisham And Greenwich NHS Trust currently has 702 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 31 weeks from GP referral. About 3 in 10 General Medicine patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). 48 have been waiting over a year. Lewisham And Greenwich NHS Trust is an NHS Trust in the London region. Waits at this hospital are about 24.1 weeks longer than in February 2025. It's slipped down 54 places in the national league for this department's; now 81 out of 81 hospitals.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Feb 25Feb 26
Typical wait
31.3weeks
▲ +24.1 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
3in 10
▼ -54.6 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
702
▼ -427
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
48
▲ +48
Been on the list for 12+ months
3 in 10
seen within 18 weeks
The NHS tries to treat everyone this fast
702
people waiting right now
Currently on this department's list
52 weeks
long-wait time
About 1 in 12 people wait this long or longer
48 people
have waited over a year
Been on the list for 12+ months

Wait time over time

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

▲ +24.1 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 consultant is about 9 weeks. This hospital is slower than the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 81st out of 81 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 13th out of 13 in London

What does General Medicine cover?

Common conditions and procedures for this department:

Complex diagnostic investigations
Chronic disease management
Unexplained weight loss
Fatigue investigation
Fever of unknown origin
Anaemia workup
Diabetes management
Hypertension review

Hospital contact

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

University Hospital Lewisham, London, SE13 6LH
020 8333 3000
NHS South East London Integrated Care Board

Patient experiences

People who used this department at this hospital.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Lewisham And Greenwich NHS Trust currently has about 702 patients on its General Medicine waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 31 weeks.

Does Lewisham And Greenwich NHS Trust meet the NHS 18-week target for General Medicine?

About 33% of General Medicine patients at Lewisham And Greenwich NHS Trust are currently seen within 18 weeks of GP referral. The NHS constitutional target is 92%.

Can I choose a different hospital if the General Medicine 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 General Medicine 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.