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NHS Gastroenterology Referral Waiting Times in Westcliff-on-sea

Mid And South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Updated August 2026

The typical wait to see a gastroenterologist is

17 weeks

That's 4 months

The NHS Gastroenterology waiting list at Mid And South Essex NHS Foundation Trust currently has 10,046 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 17 weeks from GP referral. About 5 in 10 Gastroenterology patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). 394 have been waiting over a year. Mid And South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is an NHS Foundation Trust in the East of England region. Waits at this hospital are about 0.8 week shorter than in August 2025. It's slipped down 4 places in the national league for this department's; now 179 out of 184 hospitals.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Aug 25→Aug 26
Typical wait
17.2weeks
▼ -0.8 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
5in 10
▲ +1.7 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
10k
▼ -1.2k
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
394
▼ -506
Been on the list for 12+ months
5 in 10
seen within 18 weeks
The NHS tries to treat everyone this fast
10,046
people waiting right now
Currently on this department's list
47 weeks
long-wait time
About 1 in 12 people wait this long or longer
394 people
have waited over a year
Been on the list for 12+ months
773 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:

376waiting 1 to 1.25 years (52 to 65 weeks)
18waiting 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.

▼ -0.8 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 gastroenterologist is about 9 weeks. This hospital is slower than the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 179th out of 184 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 20th out of 20 in East of England

What does Gastroenterology cover?

Common conditions and procedures for this department:

Endoscopy and colonoscopy
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Crohn's disease
Ulcerative colitis
Coeliac disease
Acid reflux (GORD)
Liver disease
Gallstone investigation
Barrett's oesophagus monitoring
Bowel polyp surveillance

Hospital contact

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

Prittlewell Chase, Westcliff-on-sea, SS0 0RY
01702 435555
NHS Mid And South Essex Integrated Care Board

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS Gastroenterology waiting list at Mid And South Essex NHS Foundation Trust?

Mid And South Essex NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 10,046 patients on its Gastroenterology waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 17 weeks.

Does Mid And South Essex NHS Foundation Trust meet the NHS 18-week target for Gastroenterology?

About 52% of Gastroenterology patients at Mid And South Essex 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 Gastroenterology 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 Gastroenterology 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.