Hospital waiting times near Brighton and Hove
Hospital waiting times near Brighton and Hove for every specialty, NHS and independent, from NHS England's figures. Pick what you need: each line shows the shortest treated wait within 25 miles.
- Bones, joints and muscles
Trauma and orthopaedics
9 to 35 weeks at Nuffield Health, Brighton Hospital - Eyes
Ophthalmology
4 to 16 weeks at Spamedica Brighton - Ears, nose and throat
Ear, nose and throat
4 to 17 weeks at Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - General surgery
General surgery
16 to 36 weeks at Spire Gatwick Park Hospital - Bladder, kidneys and prostate
Urology
7 to 52 weeks at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust - Gynaecology
Gynaecology
8 to 56 weeks at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust - Mouth and jaw surgery
Oral surgery
25 to 51 weeks at Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - Stomach and bowel
Gastroenterology
10 to 51 weeks at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust - Heart
Cardiology
19 to 49 weeks at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust - Skin
Dermatology
6 to 35 weeks at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust - Lungs and breathing
Respiratory medicine
9 to 34 weeks at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust - Brain and nerves
Neurology
44 to 55 weeks at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust - Joints and arthritis
Rheumatology
7 to 36 weeks at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust - Plastic surgery
Plastic surgery
10 to 50 weeks at Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - Brain and spine surgery
Neurosurgery
15 to 53 weeks at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust - Heart and chest surgery
Cardiothoracic surgery
10 to 37 weeks at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust - Care of older people
Elderly medicine
5 to 35 weeks at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust - Other medical services
Other medical services
16 to 53 weeks at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust - Children's services
Other paediatric services
14 to 42 weeks at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust - Other surgical services
Other surgical services
5 to 53 weeks at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust - Other services
Other services
6 to 44 weeks at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
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Questions people ask
Which hospital near Brighton and Hove has the shortest waiting times?
It depends on what you need. In August 2026 the shortest treated wait within 25 miles of Brighton and Hove was for ear, nose and throat at Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, where half of people were treated within 4 weeks. Pick a specialty above to see every hospital ranked.
Can I choose a hospital with a shorter wait?
Yes. When your GP refers you for a first outpatient appointment you can choose any hospital in England with an NHS contract, including independent hospitals the NHS pays for. Each specialty page here has a printable sheet to take to your GP.
Are these Brighton and Hove hospital waiting times live?
No. They are NHS England's monthly referral to treatment figures, covering waits up to August 2026, published about two months after the month ends. A&E four-hour figures are monthly too. A&E waiting times near Brighton and Hove.