How long is the NHS waiting time at Ilford CHEC?

At Ilford CHEC, the shortest current treatment wait is 7 weeks (Gastroenterology). The hospital reports waiting times for 2 specialties. Data is from NHS England and refreshed weekly.

Can I choose Ilford CHEC as an NHS patient?

Yes. Under the NHS Constitution Right 6a, you can ask your GP to refer you to Ilford CHEC for your first outpatient appointment if it appears on the NHS e-Referral Service for your specialty. If you are already waiting elsewhere and Ilford CHEC has a shorter wait, ask your GP to redirect your referral using the ShorterWait Switch Pack letter template.

What specialties does Ilford CHEC treat NHS patients for?

Ilford CHEC publishes NHS waiting time data for 2 specialties including Gastroenterology, Ophthalmology and more. Current wait times are listed on this page.

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Ilford CHEC

NHS waiting times across 2 specialties at Ilford CHEC, London.

In Gastroenterology, the shortest reported wait here is 7 weeks, and 8 out of 10 patients are seen within 11 weeks. The 8-in-10 figure matters more than the average: it tells you how long a typical patient actually waits, rather than a number a handful of very short or very long waits can pull around.

Data sourced from NHS England RTT statistics and refreshed weekly. Green badges indicate waits below the national average for that specialty.

Specialties reported

Shortest wait

London

Region

Departments at Ilford CHEC

Larger trusts split a department into sub-specialty teams, and each team reports its own waiting list. If a sub-specialty here is quicker than the main department, it is worth asking your GP which list your operation would actually go on.

Stomach, bowel and liver

Gastroenterology: 7w

Medical gut and liver care, including camera tests. The surgical side sits under general surgery.

This trust reports one combined list for this department.

Eyes

Ophthalmology: 12w

Cataracts, glaucoma, retinal conditions and eyelid surgery.

This trust reports one combined list for this department.

Waiting times by specialty at Ilford CHEC

Specialty	Treatment wait	vs national avg	8 in 10 wait
Gastroenterology	7w	8w below	11w
Ophthalmology	12w	1w below	19w

Shorter waits near Ilford CHEC

These NHS providers in London currently report a shorter wait than Ilford CHEC for the same specialty. You have a legal right to ask your GP to refer you to any of them.

Specialty	Faster provider	Their wait	You could save
Ophthalmology	Ilford Practice Plus Group	6w	6w
Gastroenterology	Ilford Practice Plus Group	3w	4w

Compare with other hospitals in London

Gastroenterology in London Ophthalmology in London

Your right to choose this hospital

Under the NHS Constitution and the NHS Choice Framework, you are entitled to ask your GP to refer you to Ilford CHEC for your first outpatient appointment in any of the specialties listed above. Your GP should facilitate this through the NHS e-Referral Service. If Ilford CHEC appears on e-RS for your specialty, you can book your appointment there directly.

If you are already waiting at a different hospital and would prefer Ilford CHEC, ask your GP to redirect your referral. We will write the letter for you, free.

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Where these figures come from

Waiting times for Ilford CHEC (nhs) are published by the provider and derived from NHS England Referral to Treatment statistics, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The provider last updated these figures on 29 May 2026. You can check them at the source: Ilford CHEC waiting times. Figures describe published waiting times and are not medical advice. Always consult your GP before changing your care arrangements.

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