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NHS Plastic Surgery Referral Waiting Times in Ilford

Spire London East

Updated August 2026

The typical wait to see a plastic surgeon is

12 weeks

That's nearly 3 months

The NHS Plastic Surgery waiting list at Spire London East currently has 55 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 12 weeks from GP referral. About 7 in 10 Plastic Surgery patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). Spire London East is an Independent Sector provider in the London region. Waits at this hospital are about 3.8 weeks longer than in August 2025. It's slipped down 35 places in the national league for this department's; now 48 out of 92 hospitals.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Aug 25→Aug 26
Typical wait
11.8weeks
▲ +3.8 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
7in 10
▼ -14.2 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
55
▲ +19
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
0
No change
Been on the list for 12+ months
7 in 10
seen within 18 weeks
The NHS tries to treat everyone this fast
55
people waiting right now
Currently on this department's list
30 weeks
long-wait time
About 1 in 12 people wait this long or longer

Wait time over time

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

▲ +3.8 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 plastic surgeon is about 12 weeks. This hospital is about the same as the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 48th out of 92 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 7th out of 17 in London

What does Plastic Surgery cover?

Common conditions and procedures for this department:

Skin cancer removal and reconstruction
Breast reconstruction
Hand surgery
Scar revision
Burns treatment
Skin graft surgery
Dupuytren's contracture release
Prominent ear correction

Hospital contact

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

Roding Lane South, Ilford, IG4 5PZ
020 8551 1100
NHS North East London Integrated Care Board

Patient experiences

People who used this department at this hospital.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS Plastic Surgery waiting list at Spire London East?

Spire London East currently has about 55 patients on its Plastic Surgery waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 12 weeks.

Does Spire London East meet the NHS 18-week target for Plastic Surgery?

About 69% of Plastic Surgery patients at Spire London East are currently seen within 18 weeks of GP referral. The NHS constitutional target is 92%.

Can I choose a different hospital if the Plastic Surgery 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 Plastic 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.