Sussex Community Dermatology Service
Updated April 2026
The typical wait to see a dermatologist is
7 weeks
That's 1½ months
The NHS Dermatology waiting list at Sussex Community Dermatology Service currently has 13,907 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 7 weeks from GP referral. About 8 in 10 Dermatology patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). 27 have been waiting over a year. Sussex Community Dermatology Service is an Independent Sector provider in the South East region. Waits at this hospital haven't really changed since April 2025. It's moved up 3 places in the national league for this department's; now 22 out of 118 hospitals.
Median wait for this department, with the national average as a dashed line.
Distribution of patients by how many weeks they've been on the waiting list.
The national average wait to see a dermatologist is about 11 weeks. This hospital is faster than the national average.
Ranked 22nd out of 118 hospitals nationally for this department
Ranked 3rd out of 16 in South East
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Sussex Community Dermatology Service currently has about 13,907 patients on its Dermatology waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 7 weeks.
About 80% of Dermatology patients at Sussex Community Dermatology Service are currently seen within 18 weeks of GP referral. The NHS constitutional target is 92%.
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 Dermatology 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.