NHS Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) Referral Waiting Times in Buckhurst Hill

Nuffield Health The Holly Hospital

Updated February 2026

The typical wait to see an ENT specialist is

3 weeks

The NHS Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) waiting list at Nuffield Health The Holly Hospital currently has 495 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 3 weeks from GP referral. About 10 in 10 Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). 1 have been waiting over a year. Nuffield Health The Holly Hospital is an Independent Sector provider in the East of England region. Waits at this hospital are about 2.1 weeks shorter than in February 2025. It's moved up 10 places in the national league for this department's; now 2 out of 156 hospitals.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Feb 25Feb 26
Typical wait
2.7weeks
▼ -2.1 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
10in 10
▲ +4.5 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
495
▲ +130
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
1
No change
Been on the list for 12+ months
10 in 10
seen within 18 weeks
The NHS tries to treat everyone this fast
495
people waiting right now
Currently on this department's list
8 weeks
long-wait time
About 1 in 12 people wait this long or longer
1 people
have waited over a year
Been on the list for 12+ months
2 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:

1waiting over 1.5 years (78+ weeks)

Wait time over time

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

▼ -2.1 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 an ENT specialist is about 14 weeks. This hospital is faster than the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 2nd out of 156 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 1st out of 20 in East of England

What does Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) cover?

Common conditions and procedures for this department:

Tonsil removal (tonsillectomy)
Grommets for glue ear
Hearing loss assessment
Sinus surgery
Nasal polyp removal
Sleep apnoea treatment
Deviated septum correction
Ear infections
Voice and swallowing problems

Hospital contact

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

High Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5HX
NHS Hertfordshire And West Essex Integrated Care Board

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) waiting list at Nuffield Health The Holly Hospital?

Nuffield Health The Holly Hospital currently has about 495 patients on its Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 3 weeks.

Does Nuffield Health The Holly Hospital meet the NHS 18-week target for Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT)?

About 99% of Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) patients at Nuffield Health The Holly Hospital are currently seen within 18 weeks of GP referral. The NHS constitutional target is 92%.

Can I choose a different hospital if the Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) 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 Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) 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.