NHS Geriatric Medicine Referral Waiting Times in Redhill

Surrey And Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Updated June 2026

The typical wait to see a geriatrician is

10 weeks

That's just over 2 months

The NHS Geriatric Medicine waiting list at Surrey And Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust currently has 259 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 10 weeks from GP referral. About 8 in 10 Geriatric Medicine patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). Surrey And Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is an NHS Trust in the South East region. Waits at this hospital are about 1 week longer than in June 2025. It's slipped down 4 places in the national league for this department's; now 97 out of 111 hospitals.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Jun 25Jun 26
Typical wait
10.1weeks
▲ +1 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
8in 10
▲ +5.7 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
259
▲ +35
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
259
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

Wait time over time

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

▲ +1 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 geriatrician is about 7 weeks. This hospital is slower than the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 98th out of 111 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 15th out of 16 in South East

What does Geriatric Medicine cover?

Common conditions and procedures for this department:

Falls assessment and prevention
Dementia assessment
Frailty management
Mobility problems
Medication review
Delirium investigation
Osteoporosis
Continence assessment
End-of-life care planning

Hospital contact

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

Trust Headquarters, Redhill, RH1 5RH
01737 768511
NHS Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care Board

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS Geriatric Medicine waiting list at Surrey And Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust?

Surrey And Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust currently has about 259 patients on its Geriatric Medicine waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 10 weeks.

Does Surrey And Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust meet the NHS 18-week target for Geriatric Medicine?

About 81% of Geriatric Medicine patients at Surrey And Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust are currently seen within 18 weeks of GP referral. The NHS constitutional target is 92%.

Can I choose a different hospital if the Geriatric Medicine 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 Geriatric Medicine 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.