Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust Waiting Times

The NHS waiting list at Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust currently has 13,002 patients waiting for treatment, with a typical wait of around 17 weeks from GP referral. About 5 in 10 patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS target is 9 in 10), and 288 have been waiting over a year.

NHS Foundation Trust South East Updated February 2026

Across all departments, most patients wait about 17 weeks

That's roughly nearly 4 months: 5 in 10 people are seen within 18 weeks. Waits at this hospital are about 6.9 weeks longer than in February 2025.

12-month change

Then vs now at this hospital

Feb 25→Feb 26
Typical wait
16.6weeks
▲ +6.9 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
5in 10
▼ -18.7 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
13k
▲ +2.4k
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
288
▲ +288
Been on the list for 12+ months

Hospital details

Address Brighton General Hospital, Elm Grove, Brighton, BN2 3EW
Phone 01273 696011
Integrated Care Board NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board
Established 1992

Formerly known as

This trust was formed from or previously known as:

Brighton Community Unit

Waiting time trend

Median wait across all departments at this hospital, month by month.

▲ +6.9 wks

Department waiting times

Trauma & Orthopaedics

17 weeks
54% within 18 weeks

Hospital sites at Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust operates the following NHS hospital sites. Waiting list figures on this page cover the trust as a whole.

Arundel And District Hospital Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital Brighton General Hospital Crawley Hospital Crowborough War Memorial Hospital Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (Fp10) Prescriptions Eastbourne District General Hospital Horsham Hospital Lewes Victoria Hospital Littlehampton Hospital Midhurst Community Hospital Mill View Hospital Nevill Hospital Princess Royal Hospital Queen Victoria Hospital Southlands Hospital St Richards Hospital Uckfield Community Hospital Worthing Hospital Zachary Merton Hospital

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS waiting list at Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust?

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 13,002 patients on its NHS waiting list. The typical wait across all departments is around 17 weeks from GP referral, though this varies significantly by specialty.

Does Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust meet the NHS 18-week target?

About 5 in 10 patients at Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust are currently seen within the 18-week referral-to-treatment target. The NHS constitutional standard is 9 in 10 (92%).

How do I contact Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust?

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust can be contacted via their main switchboard on 01273 696011. Ask to be connected to the relevant department or clinic.

Can I choose to be referred to this hospital?

Yes. Under the NHS Constitution, patients in England have the right to choose which hospital they are referred to for a first outpatient appointment. Discuss your options with your GP before accepting a referral.

Source: NHS England RTT statistics. about our methodology