The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King's Lynn, NHS Foundation Trust Waiting Times

The NHS waiting list at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King's Lynn, NHS Foundation Trust currently has 25,345 patients waiting for treatment, with a typical wait of around 16 weeks from GP referral. About 5 in 10 patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS target is 9 in 10), and 346 have been waiting over a year.

NHS Foundation Trust East of England Updated February 2026

Across all departments, most patients wait about 16 weeks

That's roughly nearly 4 months: 5 in 10 people are seen within 18 weeks. Waits at this hospital are about 1.7 weeks longer than in February 2025.

12-month change

Then vs now at this hospital

Feb 25→Feb 26
Typical wait
16.2weeks
â–² +1.7 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
5in 10
â–¼ -4.1 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
25k
â–² +27
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
346
â–¼ -261
Been on the list for 12+ months

Hospital details

Address Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gayton Road, King's Lynn, PE30 4ET
Phone 01553 613613
Integrated Care Board NHS Norfolk And Waveney Integrated Care Board
Established 1992

Formerly known as

This trust was formed from or previously known as:

King's Lynn & Wisbech Hospitals Unit

Waiting time trend

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

â–² +1.7 wks

Department waiting times

Hospital sites at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King's Lynn, NHS Foundation Trust

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King's Lynn, NHS Foundation Trust operates the following NHS hospital sites. Waiting list figures on this page cover the trust as a whole.

Dereham Hospital Fitzwilliam Private Hospital Norfolk And Norwich University Hospital North Cambridgeshire Hospital Sandringham Private Hospital Swaffham Community Hospital The Queen Elizabeth Hospital Wells Community Hospital

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS waiting list at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King's Lynn, NHS Foundation Trust?

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King's Lynn, NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 25,345 patients on its NHS waiting list. The typical wait across all departments is around 16 weeks from GP referral, though this varies significantly by specialty.

Does The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King's Lynn, NHS Foundation Trust meet the NHS 18-week target?

About 5 in 10 patients at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King's Lynn, 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 The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King's Lynn, NHS Foundation Trust?

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King's Lynn, NHS Foundation Trust can be contacted via their main switchboard on 01553 613613. 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.