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NHS Rheumatology Referral Waiting Times in London

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Updated August 2026

The typical wait to see a rheumatologist is

11 weeks

That's 2½ months

The NHS Rheumatology waiting list at St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust currently has 1,531 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 11 weeks from GP referral. About 7 in 10 Rheumatology patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). 26 have been waiting over a year. St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an NHS Foundation Trust in the London region. Waits at this hospital haven't really changed since August 2025. It's slipped down 3 places in the national league for this department's; now 78 out of 121 hospitals.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Aug 25→Aug 26
Typical wait
11weeks
▲ +0.3 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
7in 10
▲ +0.8 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
1.5k
▲ +242
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
26
▲ +19
Been on the list for 12+ months
7 in 10
seen within 18 weeks
The NHS tries to treat everyone this fast
1,531
people waiting right now
Currently on this department's list
33 weeks
long-wait time
About 1 in 12 people wait this long or longer
26 people
have waited over a year
Been on the list for 12+ months
10 people
waiting for a surgery date
Already been told they need an operation

Long waiter breakdown

Of those waiting over a year, here's how long they've been waiting:

24waiting 1 to 1.25 years (52 to 65 weeks)
2waiting 1.25 to 1.5 years (65 to 78 weeks)

Wait time over time

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

▲ +0.3 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 rheumatologist is about 11 weeks. This hospital is about the same as the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 78th out of 121 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 15th out of 19 in London

What does Rheumatology cover?

Common conditions and procedures for this department:

Rheumatoid arthritis
Osteoarthritis management
Lupus (SLE)
Fibromyalgia
Gout
Ankylosing spondylitis
Polymyalgia rheumatica
Joint injections
Connective tissue diseases

Hospital contact

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

St George's Hospital, London, SW17 0QT
020 8672 1255
NHS South West London Integrated Care Board

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS Rheumatology waiting list at St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 1,531 patients on its Rheumatology waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 11 weeks.

Does St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust meet the NHS 18-week target for Rheumatology?

About 75% of Rheumatology patients at St George's University Hospitals 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 Rheumatology 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 Rheumatology 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.