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Best NHS Regions for Elderly Medicine Service
In April 2026, London has the shortest NHS wait for Elderly Medicine Service β median 6.0 weeks. All 7 NHS England regions ranked below by Gera Regional Treatment Rank (GRTR). Nationally, 26,513 patients are waiting.
Which NHS region has the shortest wait for Elderly Medicine Service in England?
As of April 2026, the London Commissioning Region has the shortest NHS waiting time for Elderly Medicine Service with a median of 6.0 weeks and 89.7% seen within 18 weeks (Gera GRTR rank 1 of 7 regions). Source: NHS England RTT Commissioner, April 2026.
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Shortest wait for Elderly Medicine Service
London β median 6.0 weeks, 89.7% within 18 weeks (3,689 waiting)
| Rank | NHS Region | Median wait | Within 18 wks | Waiting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | London | 6.0 weeks | 89.7% | 3,689 |
| 2nd | South East | 6.3 weeks | 87.9% | 3,249 |
| 3rd | North East and Yorkshire | 7.2 weeks | 85.4% | 5,040 |
| 4th | East of England | 7.5 weeks | 85.2% | 1,932 |
| 5th | South West | 8.2 weeks | 83.9% | 3,383 |
| 6th | North West | 9.0 weeks | 74.3% | 4,422 |
| 7th | Midlands | 9.3 weeks | 74.8% | 4,753 |
The regional spread for Elderly Medicine Service is 3.3 weeks β the difference in median wait between London (best) and Midlands (longest), April 2026. This is the gap a patient could potentially close by discussing referral options with their GP.
Even in the best region (London), only 89.7% of Elderly Medicine Service patients are seen within 18 weeks β below the NHS 92% standard. A GeraClinic private consultation can usually happen within days.
Book a private consultationGera Regional Treatment Rank (GRTR) β rank 1 = shortest median wait. Source: NHS England RTT Incomplete Commissioner data, April 2026. OGL v3.0. Methodology.
Elderly Medicine Service: all NHS regions ranked by wait (April 2026)
| GRTR rank | NHS Region | Patients waiting | Within 18 weeks | Median wait | Over 52 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | London | 3,689 | 89.7% | 6.0 weeks | 2 |
| 2nd | South East | 3,249 | 87.9% | 6.3 weeks | 6 |
| 3rd | North East and Yorkshire | 5,040 | 85.4% | 7.2 weeks | 2 |
| 4th | East of England | 1,932 | 85.2% | 7.5 weeks | 5 |
| 5th | South West | 3,383 | 83.9% | 8.2 weeks | 3 |
| 6th | North West | 4,422 | 74.3% | 9.0 weeks | 8 |
| 7th | Midlands | 4,753 | 74.8% | 9.3 weeks | 133 |
| National | England (all regions) | 26,513 | 82.4% | 7.6 weeks | 159 |
Regional spread: 3.3 weeks difference between London (6.0 weeks, best) and Midlands (9.3 weeks, longest) for Elderly Medicine Service, April 2026. GRTR rank 1 = shortest median wait. Figures: NHS England RTT Commissioner basis.
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The national median NHS wait for Elderly Medicine Service is 7.6 weeks. A private GeraClinic consultation can usually happen within days β and you keep your NHS place.
Frequently asked questions
- Which NHS region has the shortest waiting time for Elderly Medicine Service in England?
- As of April 2026, the London Commissioning Region has the shortest NHS waiting time for Elderly Medicine Service at a median of 6.0 weeks, with 89.7% of patients seen within 18 weeks (Gera Regional Treatment Rank 1 of 7). Source: NHS England RTT, April 2026.
- Which NHS region has the longest waiting time for Elderly Medicine Service?
- As of April 2026, the Midlands Commissioning Region has the longest NHS waiting time for Elderly Medicine Service at a median of 9.3 weeks β 3.3 weeks longer than the best-performing region (London). 74.8% of patients in that region are seen within 18 weeks. Source: NHS England RTT, April 2026.
- How many patients are waiting for Elderly Medicine Service across England?
- Nationally, 26,513 patients in England were waiting to start Elderly Medicine Service treatment as of April 2026. The overall national median wait was 7.6 weeks, and 82.4% were seen within 18 weeks. 159 patients had been waiting more than 52 weeks. Source: NHS England RTT (national), April 2026.
- What is the Gera Regional Treatment Rank (GRTR) for Elderly Medicine Service?
- The Gera Regional Treatment Rank (GRTR) ranks each of the 7 NHS England commissioning regions for a given specialty by median waiting time in ascending order: rank 1 = shortest wait (best access), rank 7 = longest wait. For Elderly Medicine Service as of April 2026, London holds rank 1 (median 6.0 weeks) and Midlands holds the last position (median 9.3 weeks). The GRTR is computed from official NHS England RTT Incomplete Commissioner data, refreshed monthly. Methodology: geraclinic.com/nhs-waiting-times/best-regions/methodology.
- Can I avoid the NHS Elderly Medicine Service waiting list by seeing a private doctor?
- Many patients choose a private consultation to shorten the wait. A private specialist can usually see you within days rather than the 7.6 weeks national median NHS wait for Elderly Medicine Service. They can arrange investigations, provide a second opinion, or make an onward referral β and you keep your NHS place. GeraClinic connects you with consultant-level doctors for an online consultation.
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Methodology β Gera Regional Treatment Rank (GRTR)
The Gera Regional Treatment Rank (GRTR) ranks each of the 7 NHS England commissioning regions for a given specialty (treatment function) by median waiting time in ascending order: rank 1 = shortest median wait (best access). Ranks are derived exclusively from the official NHS England βIncomplete Commissionerβ RTT data file for April 2026 (Commissioner basis, regional sheet). Median waiting time is the band where the cumulative distribution of patients crosses 50% (linear-interpolated by NHS England in the source file). Regions for which the NHS file reports no median are excluded from the ranked set. Full methodology β
Contains public sector information published by NHS England and licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: NHS England β Consultant-led Referral to Treatment (RTT) Waiting Times (April 2026, published June 2026). Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. This directory is not affiliated with NHS England.
Informational/educational only β not a substitute for professional medical advice; a clinician interprets results.