Across all departments, most patients wait about
13 weeks
That's roughly 3 months:
6 in 10 people are seen within 18 weeks.
Waits at this hospital are about 1.2 week shorter than in February 2025.
Formerly known as
This trust was formed from or previously known as:
University College London Hospitals NHS Trust
Hospital sites at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust operates the following NHS hospital sites. Waiting list figures on this page cover the trust as a whole.
Homeopathic Hospital Hospital For Tropical Diseases National Hospital For Neurology & Neurosurgery - Queen Square Outreach: Finchley Memorial Hospital Outreach: Tunbridge Wells Hospital Royal National ENT And Eastman Dental Hospitals Royal National Throat, Nose & Ear Hospital The Eastman Dental Hospital The Royal London Hospital For Integrated Uclh Outreach - London Independent Hospital Uclh Outreach: Ashford & St Peter's Hospital Uclh Outreach: Bmi Bishops Wood Hospital Uclh Outreach: Bmi The Garden Hospital Uclh Outreach: Edgeware Community Hospital Uclh Outreach: Harefield Hospital Uclh Outreach: London Bridge Hospital Uclh Outreach: Portland Hospital Uclh Outreach: Royal Berkshire Hospital Uclh Outreach: St Mary's Hospital Uclh Outreach: St Pancras Hospital Uclh Outreach: The Lister Hospital Uclh Outreach: The Princess Grace Hospital Uclh Outreach: The Wellington Hospital Uclh Outreach: The Whittington Hospital University College Hospital University College Hospital Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust HQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the NHS waiting list at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 75,321 patients on its NHS waiting list. The typical wait across all departments is around 13 weeks from GP referral, though this varies significantly by specialty.
Does University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust meet the NHS 18-week target?
About 6 in 10 patients at University College London Hospitals 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 University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust can be contacted via their main switchboard on 020 3456 7890. 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.