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NHS Gynaecology Referral Waiting Times in Westcliff-on-sea

Mid And South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Updated August 2026

The typical wait to see a gynaecologist is

19 weeks

That's 4½ months

The NHS Gynaecology waiting list at Mid And South Essex NHS Foundation Trust currently has 14,350 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 19 weeks from GP referral. About 5 in 10 Gynaecology patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). 894 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 haven't really changed since August 2025. It's moved up 1 place in the national league for this department's; now 168 out of 182 hospitals.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Aug 25→Aug 26
Typical wait
19.1weeks
No change
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
5in 10
No change
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
14k
▲ +16
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
894
▲ +151
Been on the list for 12+ months
5 in 10
seen within 18 weeks
The NHS tries to treat everyone this fast
14,350
people waiting right now
Currently on this department's list
50 weeks
long-wait time
About 1 in 12 people wait this long or longer
894 people
have waited over a year
Been on the list for 12+ months
1,743 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:

794waiting 1 to 1.25 years (52 to 65 weeks)
93waiting 1.25 to 1.5 years (65 to 78 weeks)
7waiting over 1.5 years (78+ weeks)

Wait time over time

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

No change

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 gynaecologist is about 13 weeks. This hospital is slower than the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 168th out of 182 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 19th out of 22 in East of England

What does Gynaecology cover?

Common conditions and procedures for this department:

Heavy or painful periods
Endometriosis
Fibroids
Ovarian cysts
Pelvic pain investigation
Prolapse treatment
Cervical screening follow-up
Hysteroscopy
Menopause management
Fertility investigations

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 Gynaecology waiting list at Mid And South Essex NHS Foundation Trust?

Mid And South Essex NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 14,350 patients on its Gynaecology waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 19 weeks.

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

About 48% of Gynaecology 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 Gynaecology 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 Gynaecology 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.