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NHS Dermatology Referral Waiting Times in London

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Updated August 2026

The typical wait to see a dermatologist is

8 weeks

That's 2 months

The NHS Dermatology waiting list at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust currently has 9,038 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 8 weeks from GP referral. About 8 in 10 Dermatology patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). 3 have been waiting over a year. Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is an NHS Foundation Trust in the London region. Waits at this hospital are about 5.9 weeks shorter than in August 2025. It's moved up 54 places in the national league for this department's; now 31 out of 115 hospitals.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Aug 25→Aug 26
Typical wait
8.2weeks
▼ -5.9 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
8in 10
▲ +22.3 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
9k
▼ -4.1k
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
3
▼ -237
Been on the list for 12+ months
8 in 10
seen within 18 weeks
The NHS tries to treat everyone this fast
9,038
people waiting right now
Currently on this department's list
26 weeks
long-wait time
About 1 in 12 people wait this long or longer
3 people
have waited over a year
Been on the list for 12+ months
556 people
waiting for a surgery date
Already been told they need an operation

Wait time over time

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

▼ -5.9 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 a dermatologist is about 11 weeks. This hospital is faster than the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 31st out of 115 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 4th out of 18 in London

What does Dermatology cover?

Common conditions and procedures for this department:

Suspicious mole checks
Skin cancer assessment
Eczema treatment
Psoriasis management
Acne treatment
Hair loss (alopecia)
Rosacea
Wart and verruca treatment
Contact dermatitis
Skin biopsy

Hospital contact

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

Royal Free Hospital, London, NW3 2QG
020 3758 2000
NHS North Central London Integrated Care Board

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS Dermatology waiting list at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust?

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 9,038 patients on its Dermatology waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 8 weeks.

Does Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust meet the NHS 18-week target for Dermatology?

About 81% of Dermatology patients at Royal Free London 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 Dermatology 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 Dermatology 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.