South East
NHS waiting times and hospital performance across 20 trusts in South East. Serving a population of 9.3 million. Ranked #8 of 10 regions for 18-week compliance.
13.5 weeks
Avg Median Wait
64.6%
Within 18 Weeks
632,304
Total Waiting
67.7
Waiting per 1,000
How South East Compares
18-Week Compliance vs National
+2.0pp
Above national average (62.6%)
Demand Pressure
67.7 per 1,000
Lower than national avg (83.8)
Regional Ranking
#8 of 10
By 18-week compliance
Demographics
Population
9.3M
Median Age
41.5
Over 65
19.6%
GPs per 100k
71
Bed Capacity
Total Beds
952
Occupied
864
Occupancy Rate
90.8%
Based on KH03 data from 4 trusts. The Royal College of Emergency Medicine recommends occupancy below 85%.
All Trusts (20)
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
South East
Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
South East
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
South East
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
South East
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
South East
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
South East
Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
South East
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
South East
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
South East
Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
South East
Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
South East
Medway NHS Foundation Trust
South East
Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
South East
Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
South East
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
South East
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
South East
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
South East
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
South East
Isle of Wight NHS Trust
South East
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
South East
Frequently Asked Questions
How long are NHS waiting times in South East?
The average median wait across South East is 13.5 weeks, with 64.6% of patients treated within the 18-week target. This is above the national average.
Which is the best hospital in South East?
Based on current waiting time data, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare has the shortest waits in South East, with 100.0% of patients treated within 18 weeks. Performance varies by specialty — check individual hospital pages for details.
How many people are waiting for treatment in South East?
There are currently 632,304 patients on waiting lists across South East, equivalent to 67.7 per 1,000 residents. Of these, 13,977 have been waiting over 52 weeks.