Ilford Practice Plus Group
NHS waiting times across 7 specialties at Ilford Practice Plus Group, London.
In Gastroenterology, the shortest reported wait here is 3 weeks, and 8 out of 10 patients are seen within 4 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.
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Specialties reported
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Shortest wait
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Departments at Ilford Practice Plus Group
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.
General surgery
General Surgery: 9wHernias, gallbladder, bowel and abdominal operations. Larger trusts split these into sub-specialty teams, and the same operation can sit on a different list depending on which team takes it.
This trust reports one combined list for this department.
Bones, joints and spine
Orthopaedics: 14wHip and knee replacements, shoulder and foot surgery, back and neck problems, arthritis and long-term pain.
This trust reports one combined list for this department.
Stomach, bowel and liver
Gastroenterology: 3wMedical gut and liver care, including camera tests. The surgical side sits under general surgery.
This trust reports one combined list for this department.
Ear, nose and throat
Ear, Nose and Throat: 9wHearing, sinuses, tonsils, and balance problems.
This trust reports one combined list for this department.
Eyes
Ophthalmology: 6wCataracts, glaucoma, retinal conditions and eyelid surgery.
This trust reports one combined list for this department.
Women's health
Gynaecology: 20wPeriods, fibroids, endometriosis, prolapse and menopause care.
This trust reports one combined list for this department.
Kidneys and urinary
Urology: 10wBladder, kidney and prostate problems, stones and kidney disease.
This trust reports one combined list for this department.
Waiting times by specialty at Ilford Practice Plus Group
| Specialty | Treatment wait | vs national avg | 8 in 10 wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gastroenterology | 3w | 12w below | 4w |
| Ophthalmology | 6w | 7w below | 8w |
| General Surgery | 9w | 10w below | 14w |
| Ear, Nose and Throat | 9w | 11w below | 16w |
| Urology | 10w | 7w below | 18w |
| Orthopaedics | 14w | 7w below | 29w |
| Gynaecology | 20w | 1w above | 32w |
Shorter waits near Ilford Practice Plus Group
These NHS providers in London currently report a shorter wait than Ilford Practice Plus Group 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gynaecology | The Cavell Hospital - Circle | 6w | 14w |
| Orthopaedics | Highgate Hospital (London) - Nuffield | 7w | 7w |
| General Surgery | Highgate Hospital (London) - Nuffield | 7w | 2w |
| Urology | Chelsfield Park Hospital - Circle | 8w | 2w |
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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 Practice Plus Group 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 Practice Plus Group 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 Practice Plus Group, ask your GP to redirect your referral. We will write the letter for you, free.
Where these figures come from
Waiting times for Ilford Practice Plus Group (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 Practice Plus Group 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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