University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Updated February 2026
The typical wait to see a mental health specialist is
12 weeks
That's nearly 3 months
The NHS Mental Health waiting list at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust currently has 610 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 12 weeks from GP referral. About 7 in 10 Mental Health patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an NHS Foundation Trust in the London region. Waits at this hospital haven't really changed since February 2025. It's moved up 1 place in the national league for this department's; now 11 out of 14 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 mental health specialist is about 8 weeks. This hospital is slower than the national average.
Ranked 11th out of 14 hospitals nationally for this department
Ranked 1st out of 3 in London
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University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 610 patients on its Mental Health waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 12 weeks.
About 73% of Mental Health patients at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust 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 Mental Health 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.