Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

London · NW3 2QG

www.royalfreelondon.nhs.uk

Wait Score

CQC Rating

Requires improvement

About Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is an NHS trust in the London region, based in NW3 2QG. As of the latest data, there are 139,512 patients on the waiting list. 59.2% of patients are seen within the 18-week NHS target. The trust is rated "Requires improvement" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

32.8pp gap

vs 92% NHS target

#352

of 416 trusts

→ Stable

+0.5pp (3 months)

Other Surgical

Longest wait (18,267 patients)

Waiting Times Overview

Median Wait

14.5 weeks

Within 18 Weeks

59.2%

Total Waiting

139,512

Over 52 Weeks

2,364

12-Month Trend (Median Wait)

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Waiting Times by Specialty

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Other Surgical (national)	57.7%	18,267	F
Other Medical (national)	70.2%	16,848	D
Trauma & Orthopaedics (national)	46.0%	11,155	F
Dermatology (national)	62.4%	11,080	F
ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat)(national)	56.3%	10,563	F
Urology (national)	54.0%	8,791	F
Gynaecology (national)	58.2%	8,767	F
Cardiology (national)	59.2%	8,745	F
Gastroenterology (national)	61.3%	8,092	F
Ophthalmology (national)	67.8%	6,933	D
Paediatrics (national)	55.7%	6,916	F
Respiratory Medicine (national)	69.9%	6,017	D
Neurology (national)	59.0%	5,461	F
General Surgery (national)	44.8%	4,211	F
Rheumatology (national)	51.5%	3,349	F
Plastic Surgery (national)	56.2%	2,675	F
Other Services (national)	65.3%	1,108	D
General Medicine (national)	72.1%	384	D
Elderly Medicine (national)	97.3%	147	A+
Oral Surgery (national)	0.0%	2	F
Cardiothoracic Surgery (national)	0.0%	1	F

A&E Performance

4-Hour Target

66.8%

Attendances

24,307

Over 12 Hours

1,870

A&E Trend (% within 4 hours)

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CQC Quality Ratings

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Overall:Requires improvement

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Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long are waiting times at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust?

As of January 2026, 59.2% of patients at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust are seen within the NHS 18-week target. There are currently 139,512 patients on the waiting list.

What is the CQC rating for Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust?

The Care Quality Commission rates Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust as "Requires improvement".

Does Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust have an A&E department?

Yes. Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust A&E sees approximately 24,307 patients per month, with 66.8% seen within 4 hours.

How does Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust compare to other hospitals?

The national average is 61.4% of patients seen within 18 weeks. Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust performs below average at 59.2%.

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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