Across all departments, most patients wait about
17 weeks
That's roughly 4 months:
5 in 10 people are seen within 18 weeks.
Waits at this hospital are about 0.8 week shorter than in August 2025.
Formerly known as
This trust was formed from or previously known as:
Worthing And Southlands Hospitals NHS TrustBrighton And Sussex University Hospitals NHS TrustRoyal West Sussex NHS Trust
Hospital sites at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust operates the following NHS hospital sites. Waiting list figures on this page cover the trust as a whole.
Bognor War Memorial Hospital Crawley Hospital Goring Hall Hospital Horsham Hospital Midhurst Community Hospital Nuffield Health Chichester Hospital Queen Alexandra Hospital Queen Victoria Hospital Southlands Hospital St Mary's Hospital St Richard's Hospital Worthing Hospital Zachary Merton Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the NHS waiting list at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust?
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 118,139 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 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust meet the NHS 18-week target?
About 5 in 10 patients at University Hospitals Sussex 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 Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust?
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust can be contacted via their main switchboard on 01903 205111. 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.