Practice Plus Group Hospital - Ilford
Updated April 2026
The typical wait to see a general surgeon is
9 weeks
That's 2 months
The NHS General Surgery waiting list at Practice Plus Group Hospital - Ilford currently has 807 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 9 weeks from GP referral. About 7 in 10 General Surgery patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). 1 have been waiting over a year. Practice Plus Group Hospital - Ilford is an Independent Sector provider in the London region. Waits at this hospital are about 1.7 weeks shorter than in April 2025. It's moved up 55 places in the national league for this department's; now 62 out of 267 hospitals.
Of those waiting over a year, here's how long they've been waiting:
Median wait for this department, with the national average as a dashed line.
Distribution of patients by how many weeks they've been on the waiting list.
The national average wait to see a general surgeon is about 12 weeks. This hospital is faster than the national average.
Ranked 62nd out of 267 hospitals nationally for this department
Ranked 12th out of 34 in London
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Practice Plus Group Hospital - Ilford currently has about 807 patients on its General Surgery waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 9 weeks.
About 73% of General Surgery patients at Practice Plus Group Hospital - Ilford are currently seen within 18 weeks of GP referral. The NHS constitutional target is 92%.
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 Surgery 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.