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University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

South East · BN11 2DH

www.sussex.nhs.uk

Wait Score

F

CQC Rating

Not rated

About University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust is an NHS trust in the South East region, based in BN11 2DH. As of the latest data, there are 115,528 patients on the waiting list. 50.6% of patients are seen within the 18-week NHS target.

41.4pp gap
vs 92% NHS target
#400
of 416 trusts
↘ Declining
-1.2pp (3 months)
Other Surgical
Longest wait (14,949 patients)

Waiting Times Overview

Median Wait

17.5 weeks

Within 18 Weeks

50.6%

Total Waiting

115,528

Over 52 Weeks

4,938

12-Month Trend (Median Wait)

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Waiting Times by Specialty

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Other Surgical(national)47.6%F
Ophthalmology(national)53.6%F
Gynaecology(national)50.6%F
Cardiology(national)56.4%F
Dermatology(national)45.9%F
Other Medical(national)53.9%F
Gastroenterology(national)44.5%F
Oral Surgery(national)45.4%F
Trauma & Orthopaedics(national)47.3%F
ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat)(national)52.5%F
Urology(national)51.4%F
Paediatrics(national)59.2%F
Neurology(national)41.6%F
General Surgery(national)34.7%F
Other Services(national)81.4%B
Respiratory Medicine(national)70.8%D
Rheumatology(national)52.5%F
Neurosurgery(national)47.4%F
Elderly Medicine(national)50.2%F
Cardiothoracic Surgery(national)70.4%D
General Medicine(national)37.5%F

A&E Performance

4-Hour Target

56.5%

Attendances

24,026

Over 12 Hours

946

A&E Trend (% within 4 hours)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long are waiting times at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust?

As of January 2026, 50.6% of patients at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust are seen within the NHS 18-week target. There are currently 115,528 patients on the waiting list.

What is the CQC rating for University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust?

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust has not yet been individually rated by the CQC in our dataset.

Does University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust have an A&E department?

Yes. University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust A&E sees approximately 24,026 patients per month, with 56.5% seen within 4 hours.

How does University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust compare to other hospitals?

The national average is 61.4% of patients seen within 18 weeks. University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust performs below average at 50.6%.

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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