Wait Score
FCQC Rating
Not ratedAbout King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is an NHS trust in the London region, based in SE5 9RS. As of the latest data, there are 83,643 patients on the waiting list. 63.0% of patients are seen within the 18-week NHS target.
Waiting Times Overview
Median Wait
13.5 weeks
Within 18 Weeks
63.0%
Total Waiting
83,643
Over 52 Weeks
1,783
12-Month Trend (Median Wait)
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Waiting Times by Specialty
View all →| Ophthalmology(national) | 62.6% | F |
| Other Surgical(national) | 59.3% | F |
| Oral Surgery(national) | 48.7% | F |
| Gynaecology(national) | 60.0% | F |
| Other Medical(national) | 82.6% | B |
| General Surgery(national) | 39.8% | F |
| Cardiology(national) | 68.6% | D |
| Trauma & Orthopaedics(national) | 58.2% | F |
| Paediatrics(national) | 71.4% | D |
| Urology(national) | 72.2% | D |
| Neurosurgery(national) | 65.7% | D |
| Dermatology(national) | 61.9% | F |
| Respiratory Medicine(national) | 70.6% | D |
| Gastroenterology(national) | 65.8% | D |
| Neurology(national) | 75.9% | C |
| Rheumatology(national) | 81.9% | B |
| General Medicine(national) | 85.2% | A |
| Elderly Medicine(national) | 96.1% | A+ |
| ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat)(national) | 93.0% | A+ |
| Other Services(national) | 81.0% | B |
| Cardiothoracic Surgery(national) | 83.9% | B |
| Plastic Surgery(national) | 52.6% | F |
| Mental Health(national) | 60.0% | F |
A&E Performance
4-Hour Target
54.1%
Attendances
14,307
Over 12 Hours
833
A&E Trend (% within 4 hours)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long are waiting times at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust?
As of January 2026, 63.0% of patients at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust are seen within the NHS 18-week target. There are currently 83,643 patients on the waiting list.
What is the CQC rating for King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust?
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has not yet been individually rated by the CQC in our dataset.
Does King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust have an A&E department?
Yes. King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust A&E sees approximately 14,307 patients per month, with 54.1% seen within 4 hours.
How does King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust compare to other hospitals?
The national average is 61.4% of patients seen within 18 weeks. King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust performs above average at 63.0%.
Data sourced from NHS England (Referral to Treatment waiting times, A&E statistics) and Care Quality Commission (CQC ratings). Last updated: 2026-03-14.
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