NHS waiting times — London catchment
Data through April 2026. NHS trusts within 30 miles of central London, ranked shortest wait first. NHS source.
If you're in London and waiting for gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy), the NHS hospital with the shortest current wait is not necessarily the one your GP would default to.
Switching from Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust to University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust could save you 13 weeks based on current median waits. Right-to-Choose makes this a legal request you can put to your GP.
Pre-filled with University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as your requested alternative. Print or save, then hand it to your GP at your next appointment.
Open the GP letter generatorRanked by shortest median wait. Want the England-wide list? See every NHS trust ranked by General Surgery Service wait →
The ranking above is anchored on central London. For a ranking from your exact postcode, search below.
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