Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Waiting Times

The NHS waiting list at Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust currently has 20,025 patients waiting for treatment, with a typical wait of around 14 weeks from GP referral. About 6 in 10 patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS target is 9 in 10), and 255 have been waiting over a year.

NHS Foundation Trust South East Updated February 2026

Across all departments, most patients wait about 14 weeks

That's roughly just over 3 months: 6 in 10 people are seen within 18 weeks. Waits at this hospital are about 1.3 week shorter than in February 2025.

12-month change

Then vs now at this hospital

Feb 25→Feb 26
Typical wait
14.3weeks
▼ -1.3 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
6in 10
▲ +4.1 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
20k
▲ +1.2k
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
255
▼ -189
Been on the list for 12+ months

Hospital details

Address Holtye Road, East Grinstead, RH19 3DZ
Phone 01342 414000
Integrated Care Board NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board
Established 1994

Formerly known as

This trust was formed from or previously known as:

Queen Victoria Hospital Provider Unit

Waiting time trend

Median wait across all departments at this hospital, month by month.

▼ -1.3 wks

Department waiting times

Cardiology

11 weeks
74% within 18 weeks

Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT)

7 weeks
75% within 18 weeks

Ophthalmology (Eye Care)

12 weeks
71% within 18 weeks

Oral & Dental Surgery

16 weeks
57% within 18 weeks

Plastic Surgery

16 weeks
54% within 18 weeks

Respiratory Medicine

11 weeks
84% within 18 weeks

Rheumatology

14 weeks
78% within 18 weeks

Hospital sites at Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust operates the following NHS hospital sites. Waiting list figures on this page cover the trust as a whole.

Ashford Hospital Bexhill Hospital Buckland Hospital Cobham Hospital Conquest Hospital Darent Valley Hospital East Surrey Hospital Eastbourne District General Hospital Faversham Cottage Hospital Horsham Hospital Kent & Canterbury Hospital Kent & Sussex Hospital Maidstone District General Hospital Medway Maritime Hospital Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital Queen Victoria Hospital (Community Ent) Queen Victoria Hospital (East Grinstead) Queen Victoria Hospital (Maxillofacial) Queen Victoria Hospital (Ophthalmology) Queen Victoria Hospital (Pharmacy) Queen Victoria Hospital (Sleep Disorder Centre) Queen Victoria Hospital (Surgical) Sevenoaks Hospital St Peter's Hospital Uckfield Hospital William Harvey Hospital

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS waiting list at Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust?

Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 20,025 patients on its NHS waiting list. The typical wait across all departments is around 14 weeks from GP referral, though this varies significantly by specialty.

Does Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust meet the NHS 18-week target?

About 6 in 10 patients at Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust are currently seen within the 18-week referral-to-treatment target. The NHS constitutional standard is 9 in 10 (92%).

How do I contact Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust?

Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust can be contacted via their main switchboard on 01342 414000. Ask to be connected to the relevant department or clinic.

Can I choose to be referred to this hospital?

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 before accepting a referral.

Source: NHS England RTT statistics. about our methodology