Wait Score
FCQC Rating
Not ratedAbout Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is an NHS trust in the East of England region, based in SS0 0RY. As of the latest data, there are 176,507 patients on the waiting list. 49.1% of patients are seen within the 18-week NHS target.
Waiting Times Overview
Median Wait
18.5 weeks
Within 18 Weeks
49.1%
Total Waiting
176,507
Over 52 Weeks
13,454
12-Month Trend (Median Wait)
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Waiting Times by Specialty
View all →| Trauma & Orthopaedics(national) | 36.9% | F |
| ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat)(national) | 36.8% | F |
| Other Medical(national) | 58.6% | F |
| Dermatology(national) | 45.1% | F |
| Ophthalmology(national) | 56.5% | F |
| Gynaecology(national) | 47.8% | F |
| Gastroenterology(national) | 48.3% | F |
| Urology(national) | 49.0% | F |
| Cardiology(national) | 71.5% | D |
| General Surgery(national) | 49.1% | F |
| Other Surgical(national) | 50.6% | F |
| Oral Surgery(national) | 31.3% | F |
| Plastic Surgery(national) | 46.2% | F |
| Neurology(national) | 49.4% | F |
| Paediatrics(national) | 40.0% | F |
| Other Services(national) | 60.6% | F |
| Respiratory Medicine(national) | 64.5% | F |
| Rheumatology(national) | 52.7% | F |
| General Medicine(national) | 67.0% | D |
| Elderly Medicine(national) | 82.0% | B |
| Neurosurgery(national) | 37.8% | F |
| Mental Health(national) | 100.0% | A+ |
A&E Performance
4-Hour Target
56.6%
Attendances
24,311
Over 12 Hours
1,184
A&E Trend (% within 4 hours)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long are waiting times at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust?
As of January 2026, 49.1% of patients at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust are seen within the NHS 18-week target. There are currently 176,507 patients on the waiting list.
What is the CQC rating for Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust?
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust has not yet been individually rated by the CQC in our dataset.
Does Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust have an A&E department?
Yes. Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust A&E sees approximately 24,311 patients per month, with 56.6% seen within 4 hours.
How does Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust compare to other hospitals?
The national average is 61.4% of patients seen within 18 weeks. Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust performs below average at 49.1%.
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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