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London: NHS Healthcare Access
In May 2026, London scores 77.3 / 100 on the Gera Health Access Index (strongest access) — rank 1 of 7 NHS England regions. The score joins A&E, GP, ambulance, elective-wait and life-expectancy data into one access measure.
How good is NHS healthcare access in London?
As of May 2026, London has a Gera Health Access Index of 77.3 / 100 (strongest access), ranking 1 of 7 NHS England regions. A&E sees 67.3% within 4 hours, mean Category-1 ambulance response is 7m 00s, and 66.6% of elective pathways are within 18 weeks — real NHS England and ONS data.
Each component below is a real NHS England / ONS figure for London, normalised 0–100 across the seven regions and weighted into the HHAI (see methodology). Higher = better access.
| Component | Sub-score | Real figure (source) |
|---|---|---|
| A&E (4-hour) | 100 / 100 | 67.3% within 4 hours (England 63.9%) |
| GP access | 28 / 100 | same-day + face-to-face − DNA composite = 98.6 |
| Ambulance (Cat 1) | 97 / 100 | 7m 00s Cat-1 mean (target 7m 00s) |
| Elective (RTT 18-week) | 74 / 100 | 66.6% within 18 weeks (England 64.9%) |
| Life expectancy | 100 / 100 | 82.8 years at birth (ONS, combined) |
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In London, the Gera Health Access Index is
77.3 / 100
strongest access — ranked 1 of 7 NHS England regions for overall healthcare access.
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All figures are real NHS England / ONS open data at the NHS region level. The index is a Gera composite (see methodology); component scores are area averages, not predictions for any individual visit.
NHS healthcare access in London: FAQs
- What is the Gera Health Access Index for London?
- London scores 77.3 / 100 on the Gera Health Access Index (strongest access), ranking 1st of the seven NHS England regions for overall healthcare access as of May 2026. The score combines A&E, GP, ambulance, elective-wait and life-expectancy data; higher means easier access.
- How fast do ambulances respond in London?
- In London, the mean NHS Category-1 (life-threatening) ambulance response time is 7m 00s, against the 7m 00s national target, incident-weighted across the region’s ambulance trust(s) from NHS England AmbSYS data (May 2026).
- How are A&E and GP access in London?
- In London, 67.3% of major (Type 1) A&E attendances are seen within 4 hours (England 63.9%), and 66.6% of elective (RTT) pathways are within 18 weeks. Life expectancy at birth in the region averages 82.8 years. All figures are real NHS England / ONS open data.
- Is London better or worse than average for healthcare access?
- London’s Gera Health Access Index is 77.3 / 100. The seven NHS England regions range from 29.1 (South West) to 77.3 (London), with a mid-point near 50, so London is above the regional mid-point on whole-system access.
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In London, 67.3% of A&E patients are seen within 4 hours and 66.6% of elective pathways are within 18 weeks. GeraClinic can connect you to a UK-registered doctor today.
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Sources
Contains public sector information published by NHS England and licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: NHS England — A&E Attendances and Emergency Admissions, Monthly Statistics (March 2026, published 2026-05-14).
Contains public sector information published by NHS England and licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: NHS England — Appointments in General Practice (April 2026, published 28 May 2026).
Contains public sector information published by NHS England and licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: NHS England — Ambulance Quality Indicators (AQI), AmbSYS (May 2026, published 2026-06-11).
Contains public sector information published by NHS England and licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: NHS England — Consultant-led Referral to Treatment (RTT) Waiting Times (April 2026, published June 2026).
Contains public sector information published by Office for National Statistics and licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: Office for National Statistics — Life expectancy by local authority + Health state life expectancies (Healthy life expectancy), UK (2017-19).
Informational/educational only — not a substitute for professional medical advice; a clinician interprets results.