Southend Private Hospital waiting times
Here is how long people waited for treatment at Southend Private Hospital, by specialty, in August 2026.
Southend-on-Sea, East of England, SS0 9AG. ODS code NT490.
This is an independent provider that treats NHS patients. If your GP refers you here under your right to choose, the NHS pays.
Hospital waiting times near Southend-on-Sea. A&E waiting times near Southend-on-Sea.
Waits by specialty
Each band runs from the point where half of patients had been treated to the point where 9 in 10 had.
| Specialty | Treated waits | Waiting now | Within 18 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| General surgery | 12 to 22 weeks | 6 to 17 weeks | 92% |
| Ophthalmology | 8 to 20 weeks | 9 to 23 weeks | 81% |
| Other services | Too few patients to show | ||
NHS England figures, . Checked for new figures . About the data.
Questions people ask
How long is the waiting list at Southend Private Hospital?
At the end of August 2026, 1,192 people were on the waiting list across all specialties. Half had waited under 8 weeks and 9 in 10 under 23 weeks. 82% were within the 18-week standard. Each specialty in the table below has its own figure.
Can I check where I am on the waiting list?
Not from this site: these are NHS England's monthly figures for whole specialties, not individual patients. The NHS App shows your own referral, and the hospital's patient advice and liaison service (PALS) can tell you your position and whether your referral is marked urgent. See how your wait compares.
How do I get seen sooner than the Southend Private Hospital wait time?
When your GP refers you, you can choose any hospital in England that holds an NHS contract, including independent hospitals the NHS pays for. If you have already waited over 18 weeks with no date in the next 8 weeks, you can ask to move. Compare every hospital near you first. Hospital waiting times near Southend-on-Sea.