NHS Plastic Surgery Referral Waiting Times in Ilford

Spire London East

Updated June 2026

The typical wait to see a plastic surgeon is

11 weeks

That's 2½ months

The NHS Plastic Surgery waiting list at Spire London East currently has 48 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 11 weeks from GP referral. About 8 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 4.7 weeks longer than in June 2025. It's slipped down 30 places in the national league for this department's; now 42 out of 92 hospitals.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Jun 25Jun 26
Typical wait
11.2weeks
▲ +4.7 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
8in 10
▼ -11.4 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
48
▲ +22
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
0
No change
Been on the list for 12+ months
8 in 10
seen within 18 weeks
The NHS tries to treat everyone this fast
48
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
1 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.

▲ +4.7 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 42nd out of 92 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 6th out of 15 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 48 patients on its Plastic Surgery waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 11 weeks.

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

About 77% 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.