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South East: NHS Healthcare Access
In May 2026, South East scores 48.1 / 100 on the Gera Health Access Index (mid-table) — rank 6 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 South East?
As of May 2026, South East has a Gera Health Access Index of 48.1 / 100 (mid-table), ranking 6 of 7 NHS England regions. A&E sees 65.8% within 4 hours, mean Category-1 ambulance response is 8m 25s, and 63.8% of elective pathways are within 18 weeks — real NHS England and ONS data.
Each component below is a real NHS England / ONS figure for South East, 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) | 85 / 100 | 65.8% within 4 hours (England 63.9%) |
| GP access | 0 / 100 | same-day + face-to-face − DNA composite = 96.2 |
| Ambulance (Cat 1) | 39 / 100 | 8m 25s Cat-1 mean (target 7m 00s) |
| Elective (RTT 18-week) | 38 / 100 | 63.8% within 18 weeks (England 64.9%) |
| Life expectancy | 89 / 100 | 82.5 years at birth (ONS, combined) |
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In South East, the Gera Health Access Index is
48.1 / 100
mid-table — ranked 6 of 7 NHS England regions for overall healthcare access.
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South East is below the England average on at least one access measure (A&E 65.8% vs 63.9%; RTT 18-week 63.8% vs 64.9%). For a non-emergency, see a GeraClinic doctor today instead of waiting.
See a GeraClinic doctor todayAll 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 South East: FAQs
- What is the Gera Health Access Index for South East?
- South East scores 48.1 / 100 on the Gera Health Access Index (mid-table), ranking 6th 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 South East?
- In South East, the mean NHS Category-1 (life-threatening) ambulance response time is 8m 25s, 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 South East?
- In South East, 65.8% of major (Type 1) A&E attendances are seen within 4 hours (England 63.9%), and 63.8% of elective (RTT) pathways are within 18 weeks. Life expectancy at birth in the region averages 82.5 years. All figures are real NHS England / ONS open data.
- Is South East better or worse than average for healthcare access?
- South East’s Gera Health Access Index is 48.1 / 100. The seven NHS England regions range from 29.1 (South West) to 77.3 (London), with a mid-point near 50, so South East is below the regional mid-point on whole-system access.
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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.