NHS Respiratory Medicine Referral Waiting Times in Redhill

Surrey And Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Updated June 2026

The typical wait to see a respiratory consultant is

10 weeks

That's just over 2 months

The NHS Respiratory Medicine waiting list at Surrey And Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust currently has 1,114 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 10 weeks from GP referral. About 7 in 10 Respiratory 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 3.4 weeks shorter than in June 2025. It's moved up 4 places in the national league for this department's; now 72 out of 124 hospitals.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Jun 25Jun 26
Typical wait
9.6weeks
▼ -3.4 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
7in 10
▲ +6.5 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
1.1k
▼ -108
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
1,114
people waiting right now
Currently on this department's list
28 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.

▼ -3.4 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 respiratory consultant is about 9 weeks. This hospital is about the same as the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 72nd out of 124 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 12th out of 21 in South East

What does Respiratory Medicine cover?

Common conditions and procedures for this department:

Asthma management
COPD treatment
Sleep apnoea assessment
Lung function tests (spirometry)
Pulmonary fibrosis
Persistent cough investigation
Breathlessness assessment
Pleural effusion drainage
Bronchoscopy

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 Respiratory Medicine waiting list at Surrey And Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust?

Surrey And Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust currently has about 1,114 patients on its Respiratory 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 Respiratory Medicine?

About 74% of Respiratory 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 Respiratory 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 Respiratory 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.