NHS Gynaecology Referral Waiting Times in London

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Updated February 2026

The typical wait to see a gynaecologist is

19 weeks

That's just over 4 months

The NHS Gynaecology waiting list at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust currently has 5,707 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 19 weeks from GP referral. About 5 in 10 Gynaecology patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). 336 have been waiting over a year. University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an NHS Foundation Trust in the London region. Waits at this hospital are about 2.2 weeks shorter than in February 2025. It's moved up 11 places in the national league for this department's; now 170 out of 186 hospitals.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Feb 25Feb 26
Typical wait
18.9weeks
▼ -2.2 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
5in 10
▲ +4.5 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
5.7k
▲ +96
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
336
▼ -36
Been on the list for 12+ months
5 in 10
seen within 18 weeks
The NHS tries to treat everyone this fast
5,707
people waiting right now
Currently on this department's list
50 weeks
long-wait time
About 1 in 12 people wait this long or longer
336 people
have waited over a year
Been on the list for 12+ months
438 people
waiting for a surgery date
Already been told they need an operation

Long waiter breakdown

Of those waiting over a year, here's how long they've been waiting:

334waiting 1 to 1.25 years (52 to 65 weeks)
2waiting 1.25 to 1.5 years (65 to 78 weeks)

Wait time over time

Median wait for this department, with the national average as a dashed line.

▼ -2.2 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 gynaecologist is about 14 weeks. This hospital is slower than the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 170th out of 186 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 23rd out of 27 in London

What does Gynaecology cover?

Common conditions and procedures for this department:

Heavy or painful periods
Endometriosis
Fibroids
Ovarian cysts
Pelvic pain investigation
Prolapse treatment
Cervical screening follow-up
Hysteroscopy
Menopause management
Fertility investigations

Hospital contact

Main hospital switchboard. ask to be connected to the department.

250 Euston Road, London, NW1 2PG
020 3456 7890
NHS North Central London Integrated Care Board

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS Gynaecology waiting list at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 5,707 patients on its Gynaecology waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 19 weeks.

Does University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust meet the NHS 18-week target for Gynaecology?

About 48% of Gynaecology patients at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are currently seen within 18 weeks of GP referral. The NHS constitutional target is 92%.

Can I choose a different hospital if the Gynaecology 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 Gynaecology 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.