General Medicine Department Waiting Times in Westcliff-on-sea

Mid And South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Updated December 2025

The typical wait to see a consultant is

13 weeks

That's 3 months

Mid And South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is an NHS Foundation Trust in the East of England region. There are currently 2,546 people waiting to see a consultant, with a typical wait of about 3 months. 65% of patients are seen within the 18-week target.

65 out of 100
patients are seen within 18 weeks
2,546
people on the waiting list
42 weeks
worst case wait time (92nd percentile)
45 people
have been waiting over a year
41 people
have been approved for treatment and are waiting for a date (2% of the list)

Long waiter breakdown

Of those waiting over a year, here's how long they've been waiting:

44waiting 1–1.25 years (52–65 weeks)
1waiting 1.25–1.5 years (65–78 weeks)

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 10 weeks. This hospital is slower than the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 64th out of 86 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 8th out of 12 in East of England

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.

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 General Medicine waiting time at Mid And South Essex NHS Foundation Trust?

The current average General Medicine waiting time at Mid And South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is about 13 weeks.

How does Mid And South Essex NHS Foundation Trust compare to other hospitals for General Medicine?

You can compare General Medicine waiting times across all NHS hospitals on WaitRadar to find shorter waits near you.

Can I choose which hospital I'm referred to?

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.

Source: NHS England RTT statistics — about our methodology

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