NHS Plastic Surgery Referral Waiting Times in London

Whittington Health NHS Trust

Updated April 2026

The typical wait to see a plastic surgeon is

17 weeks

That's 4 months

The NHS Plastic Surgery waiting list at Whittington Health NHS Trust currently has 129 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 17 weeks from GP referral. About 5 in 10 Plastic Surgery patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). 3 have been waiting over a year. Whittington Health NHS Trust is an NHS Trust in the London region. Waits at this hospital are about 6.5 weeks shorter than in April 2025. It's moved up 16 places in the national league for this department's; now 75 out of 91 hospitals.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Apr 25Apr 26
Typical wait
16.8weeks
▼ -6.5 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
5in 10
▲ +10.7 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
129
▼ -103
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
3
No change
Been on the list for 12+ months
5 in 10
seen within 18 weeks
The NHS tries to treat everyone this fast
129
people waiting right now
Currently on this department's list
46 weeks
long-wait time
About 1 in 12 people wait this long or longer
3 people
have waited over a year
Been on the list for 12+ months

Wait time over time

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

▼ -6.5 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 plastic surgeon is about 13 weeks. This hospital is slower than the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 75th out of 91 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 14th out of 16 in London

What does Plastic Surgery cover?

Common conditions and procedures for this department:

Skin cancer removal and reconstruction
Breast reconstruction
Hand surgery
Scar revision
Burns treatment
Skin graft surgery
Dupuytren's contracture release
Prominent ear correction

Hospital contact

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

The Whittington Hospital, London, N19 5NF
020 7272 3070
NHS North Central London Integrated Care Board

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS Plastic Surgery waiting list at Whittington Health NHS Trust?

Whittington Health NHS Trust currently has about 129 patients on its Plastic Surgery waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 17 weeks.

Does Whittington Health NHS Trust meet the NHS 18-week target for Plastic Surgery?

About 50% of Plastic Surgery patients at Whittington Health NHS Trust are currently seen within 18 weeks of GP referral. The NHS constitutional target is 92%.

Can I choose a different hospital if the Plastic Surgery 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 Plastic Surgery 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.