Southend Hospital - Circle
NHS waiting times across 3 specialties at Southend Hospital - Circle, East of England.
Data sourced from NHS England RTT statistics and refreshed weekly. Green badges indicate waits below the national average for that specialty.
3
Specialties reported
9w
Shortest wait
East of England
Region
Waiting times by specialty at Southend Hospital - Circle
| Specialty | Treatment wait | vs national avg | 8 in 10 wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orthopaedics | 9w | 12w below | 12w |
| Ophthalmology | 10w | 3w below | 16w |
| General Surgery | 11w | 8w below | 21w |
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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 Southend Hospital - Circle for your first outpatient appointment in any of the specialties listed above. Your GP should facilitate this through the NHS e-Referral Service. If Southend Hospital - Circle 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 Southend Hospital - Circle, ask your GP to redirect your referral. Our Switch Pack includes a letter template and conversation guide to help you make that request confidently.
Data sourced from NHS England Referral to Treatment (RTT) statistics under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Not medical advice. Always consult your GP before changing your care arrangements.
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