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Other - Surgical Services Waiting Times in South East
In April 2026, the median NHS wait for other - surgical services in the South East Commissioning Region was 11.9 weeks, with 63.6% of 76,309 patients seen within 18 weeks (official NHS England RTT data).
How long is the NHS wait for other - surgical services in South East?
As of April 2026, the median NHS wait for other - surgical services in the South East Commissioning Region was 11.9 weeks, with 63.6% of 76,309 patients seen within 18 weeks β 0.5 weeks longer than the England median of 11.4 weeks. South East ranks 7th of 7 NHS England regions for this specialty. Source: NHS England RTT (Commissioner), April 2026. Gera re-dates this monthly.
South East vs England β other - surgical services (April 2026)
| Area | Patients waiting | Within 18 weeks | Median wait | Over 52 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South East (other - surgical services) | 76,309 | 63.6% | 11.9 weeks | 1,635 |
| England (all regions, other - surgical services) | 465,868 | 65.5% | 11.4 weeks | 6,016 |
| Shortest wait region β South West | β | β | 10.7 weeks | β |
The South East median for other - surgical services (11.9 weeks) is 0.5 weeks longer than the England median (11.4 weeks). South East ranks 7th of 7 NHS England regions for this specialty by median wait. Figures are official NHS England RTT statistics (Commissioner basis), April 2026.
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The median NHS wait for other - surgical services in South East is 11.9 weeks. A private GeraClinic consultation can usually happen within days β and you keep your NHS place.
Frequently asked questions
- How long is the NHS wait for Other - Surgical Services in South East?
- In April 2026, the median NHS wait for Other - Surgical Services in the South East Commissioning Region was 11.9 weeks, with 63.6% of 76,309 patients seen within 18 weeks. That is 7th fastest of 7 NHS England regions for this specialty. Figures are official NHS England Referral to Treatment (RTT) statistics (Commissioner basis), April 2026.
- How many patients are waiting for Other - Surgical Services in South East?
- 76,309 patients in the South East Commissioning Region were on an incomplete (open) NHS pathway for Other - Surgical Services in April 2026. Of those, 27,800 had been waiting longer than the NHS 18-week standard, and 1,635 had been waiting more than a year.
- Is the wait for Other - Surgical Services in South East longer or shorter than the England average?
- The South East median wait for Other - Surgical Services (11.9 weeks) is 0.5 weeks longer than the England-wide median of 11.4 weeks for the same specialty in April 2026. Nationally, 465,868 patients are waiting for Other - Surgical Services, with 65.5% seen within 18 weeks.
- Which NHS region has the shortest wait for Other - Surgical Services?
- In April 2026, the South West Commissioning Region had the shortest median NHS wait for Other - Surgical Services at 10.7 weeks, while the South East Commissioning Region was longest at 11.9 weeks. South East ranks 7th of 7. Compare every region on the best-regions page for this specialty.
- Can I avoid the NHS wait for Other - Surgical Services in South East?
- Many patients shorten a 11.9 weeks median wait by arranging a private consultation. A private specialist can usually see you within days, and you keep your NHS place while you do. GeraClinic connects you with consultant-level doctors for an online consultation β useful for a second opinion, referral advice or starting treatment sooner.
Compare other - surgical services waits elsewhere
- Other - Surgical Services β all 7 NHS regions ranked by wait β see which region is fastest and slowest.
- Other - Surgical Services β national England figures
- All NHS waiting times in South East β every specialty in this region.
Other specialties in South East
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- Gastroenterology Service β 11.4 weeks
Long other - surgical services wait in South East? Find rated providers in your region
The median NHS wait for other - surgical services in South East is 11.9 weeks. Check CQC-registered care providers and GP practices covering your region β official Care Quality Commission records β to see who is available near you.
- CQC-registered care providers in South East β 715 registered locations
- GP practices by CQC rating in South East β 788 rated GP practices
Provider counts are exact figures from official Care Quality Commission records. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Methodology & source
Every figure on this page is taken directly from the per-region, per-treatment-function summary columns of NHS England's official βIncomplete Commissionerβ RTT data file for April 2026(region sheet): total incomplete pathways, total within 18 weeks, % within 18 weeks, median (average) waiting time, and total 52+ weeks for Other - Surgical Services in the South East Commissioning Region. England-wide figures for the same specialty come from the NHS England RTT provider full extract. The Gera Regional Treatment Rank (GRTR) ranks the 7 regions with published medians for this specialty by ascending median wait (rank 1 = shortest). No estimates or survey data are mixed in; the page re-computes on the real NHS monthly cadence.
Contains public sector information published by NHS England and licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: NHS England β Consultant-led Referral to Treatment (RTT) Waiting Times (April 2026, published June 2026). Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. This directory is not affiliated with NHS England.
Editorial data review: figures on this page are drawn directly from the official public source cited here and were cross-checked against that source at publication; derived values (percentages, medians, index scores) are computed from those published figures using the stated methodology β nothing is estimated or invented. Last reviewed: 2 July 2026. This page is general information, not medical advice.
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