UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

South East · BN11 2DH

RTT data period: May 2026

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About UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST is a provider included in NHS England referral-to-treatment statistics (South East · BN11 2DH). The latest extract contains 116,207 incomplete pathways. 54.1% of pathways are within 18 weeks.

37.9pp gap

vs 92% NHS target

#346

of 359 providers

Waiting Times Overview

Median Wait

16.5 weeks

Within 18 Weeks

54.1%

Total Waiting

116,207

Over 52 Weeks

4,297

Waiting Times by Specialty

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Other Surgical (national)	55.9%	15,696	F
Ophthalmology (national)	55.3%	12,760	F
Gynaecology (national)	53.7%	10,547	F
Cardiology (national)	61.6%	9,122	F
Oral Surgery (national)	45.0%	8,543	F
Dermatology (national)	55.2%	8,159	F
ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat)(national)	49.1%	7,661	F
Trauma & Orthopaedics (national)	46.3%	7,311	F
Other Medical (national)	56.2%	7,304	F
Urology (national)	54.4%	6,138	F
Paediatrics (national)	65.2%	5,823	D
Neurology (national)	42.3%	4,905	F
Gastroenterology (national)	56.6%	4,835	F
General Surgery (national)	34.4%	2,800	F
Respiratory Medicine (national)	75.8%	1,798	C
Rheumatology (national)	64.0%	1,179	F
Other Services (national)	72.0%	689	D
Neurosurgery (national)	61.8%	626	F
Elderly Medicine (national)	62.0%	171	F
Cardiothoracic Surgery (national)	72.0%	132	D
General Medicine (national)	37.5%	8	F

A&E Performance

4-Hour Target

64.2%

Attendances

33,640

Over 12 Hours

922

Compare UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX with:

vs OXFORD UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS vs EAST KENT HOSPITALS UNIVERSITY vs FRIMLEY HEALTH vs UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL SOUTHAMPTON vs EAST SUSSEX HEALTHCARE

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long are waiting times at UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST?

As of May 2026, 54.1% of incomplete pathways reported by UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST are within 18 weeks. The extract contains 116,207 incomplete pathways.

What A&E data is available for UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST?

The June 2026 NHS England extract reports 33,640 A&E attendances for UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST, with 64.2% completed within 4 hours.

How does UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST compare with other reporting providers?

Nationally, 65.5% of incomplete pathways are within 18 weeks. UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST is below that figure at 54.1%.

Data sourced from NHS England (Referral to Treatment waiting times, A&E statistics) and Care Quality Commission (CQC ratings). Last updated: 2026-07-01.

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