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University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

NHS waiting times across 28 specialties at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, South East.

In Breast, the shortest reported wait here is 5 weeks, and 8 out of 10 patients are seen within 5 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

5w

Shortest wait

South East

Region

Departments at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

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: 34w

Hernias, 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.

Bones, joints and spine

Orthopaedics: 29w

Hip and knee replacements, shoulder and foot surgery, back and neck problems, arthritis and long-term pain.

Heart and chest

Cardiology: 24w

Heart conditions and the operations that treat them, plus lung and chest surgery.

This trust reports one combined list for this department.

Stomach, bowel and liver

Gastroenterology: 27w

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

Ear, nose and throat

Ear, Nose and Throat: 21w

Hearing, sinuses, tonsils, and balance problems.

This trust reports one combined list for this department.

Eyes

Ophthalmology: 22w

Cataracts, glaucoma, retinal conditions and eyelid surgery.

This trust reports one combined list for this department.

Women's health

Gynaecology: 25w

Periods, fibroids, endometriosis, prolapse and menopause care.

This trust reports one combined list for this department.

Kidneys and urinary

Urology: 21w

Bladder, kidney and prostate problems, stones and kidney disease.

Brain and nerves

Neurology: 30w

Neurological conditions and the surgery that treats them.

Skin

Dermatology: 15w

Skin conditions, lesion removal and reconstructive surgery.

This trust reports one combined list for this department.

Lungs and breathing

Respiratory: 13w

Breathlessness, asthma, COPD, sleep apnoea and lung function testing.

This trust reports one combined list for this department.

Cancer and blood

Cancer treatment and blood disorders.

Hormones and metabolism

Endocrinology: 26w

Thyroid, diabetes and other hormonal and metabolic conditions.

This trust reports one combined list for this department.

Mouth, jaw and face

Oral Surgery: 21w

Wisdom teeth, jaw and facial surgery, braces and specialist dentistry. These are separate treatment functions from general surgery, and the waits are often very different.

Children's services

Paediatrics: 9w

Paediatric teams run their own lists, separate from the adult department of the same name. A child's wait is not the adult wait.

Waiting times by specialty at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

SpecialtyTreatment wait
Breast5w
Paediatrics9w
Renal9w
Haematology13w
Respiratory13w
Dermatology15w
Colorectal16w
Paediatric Surgery16w
Rheumatology16w
Ear, Nose and Throat21w
Oral Surgery21w
Urology21w
Ophthalmology22w
Orthodontics23w
Cardiology24w
Maxillofacial Surgery24w
Neurosurgery24w
Gynaecology25w
Endocrinology26w
Gastroenterology27w
Vascular27w
Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery28w
Orthopaedics29w
Neurology30w
Pain Management31w
General Surgery34w
Hepatology36w
Spinal Surgery38w

Shorter waits near University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

These NHS providers in South East currently report a shorter wait than University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust for the same specialty. You have a legal right to ask your GP to refer you to any of them.

SpecialtyFaster providerTheir waitYou could save
General SurgeryRoyal Berkshire Hospital NHS Foundation Trust4w30w
HepatologyUniversity Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust7w29w
Spinal SurgeryRoyal Berkshire Hospital NHS Foundation Trust12w26w
OrthopaedicsEpsomedical Epsom5w24w
NeurologyRoyal Berkshire Hospital NHS Foundation Trust6w24w
GastroenterologyGillingham Practice Plus Group4w23w

Compare with other hospitals in South East

Breast in South EastRenal in South EastHaematology in South EastRespiratory in South EastDermatology in South East

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 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust for your first outpatient appointment in any of the specialties listed above. Your GP should facilitate this through the NHS e-Referral Service. If University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust 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 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, 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 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (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: University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust 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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