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Respiratory Medicine Service Waiting Times in London
In April 2026, the median NHS wait for respiratory medicine service in the London Commissioning Region was 10.1 weeks, with 73.1% of 41,746 patients seen within 18 weeks (official NHS England RTT data).
How long is the NHS wait for respiratory medicine service in London?
As of April 2026, the median NHS wait for respiratory medicine service in the London Commissioning Region was 10.1 weeks, with 73.1% of 41,746 patients seen within 18 weeks β 0.4 weeks longer than the England median of 9.7 weeks. London ranks 6th of 7 NHS England regions for this specialty. Source: NHS England RTT (Commissioner), April 2026. Gera re-dates this monthly.
London vs England β respiratory medicine service (April 2026)
| Area | Patients waiting | Within 18 weeks | Median wait | Over 52 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London (respiratory medicine service) | 41,746 | 73.1% | 10.1 weeks | 83 |
| England (all regions, respiratory medicine service) | 188,387 | 74.7% | 9.7 weeks | 663 |
| Shortest wait region β North West | β | β | 8.9 weeks | β |
The London median for respiratory medicine service (10.1 weeks) is 0.4 weeks longer than the England median (9.7 weeks). London ranks 6th of 7 NHS England regions for this specialty by median wait. Figures are official NHS England RTT statistics (Commissioner basis), April 2026.
Don't want to wait for respiratory medicine service in London?
The median NHS wait for respiratory medicine service in London is 10.1 weeks. A private GeraClinic consultation can usually happen within days β and you keep your NHS place.
Frequently asked questions
- How long is the NHS wait for Respiratory Medicine Service in London?
- In April 2026, the median NHS wait for Respiratory Medicine Service in the London Commissioning Region was 10.1 weeks, with 73.1% of 41,746 patients seen within 18 weeks. That is 6th fastest of 7 NHS England regions for this specialty. Figures are official NHS England Referral to Treatment (RTT) statistics (Commissioner basis), April 2026.
- How many patients are waiting for Respiratory Medicine Service in London?
- 41,746 patients in the London Commissioning Region were on an incomplete (open) NHS pathway for Respiratory Medicine Service in April 2026. Of those, 11,240 had been waiting longer than the NHS 18-week standard, and 83 had been waiting more than a year.
- Is the wait for Respiratory Medicine Service in London longer or shorter than the England average?
- The London median wait for Respiratory Medicine Service (10.1 weeks) is 0.4 weeks longer than the England-wide median of 9.7 weeks for the same specialty in April 2026. Nationally, 188,387 patients are waiting for Respiratory Medicine Service, with 74.7% seen within 18 weeks.
- Which NHS region has the shortest wait for Respiratory Medicine Service?
- In April 2026, the North West Commissioning Region had the shortest median NHS wait for Respiratory Medicine Service at 8.9 weeks, while the South East Commissioning Region was longest at 10.2 weeks. London ranks 6th of 7. Compare every region on the best-regions page for this specialty.
- Can I avoid the NHS wait for Respiratory Medicine Service in London?
- Many patients shorten a 10.1 weeks median wait by arranging a private consultation. A private specialist can usually see you within days, and you keep your NHS place while you do. GeraClinic connects you with consultant-level doctors for an online consultation β useful for a second opinion, referral advice or starting treatment sooner.
Compare respiratory medicine service waits elsewhere
- Respiratory Medicine Service β all 7 NHS regions ranked by wait β see which region is fastest and slowest.
- Respiratory Medicine Service β national England figures
- All NHS waiting times in London β every specialty in this region.
Other specialties in London
- Plastic Surgery Service β 15.2 weeks
- General Internal Medicine Service β 14.5 weeks
- Ear Nose and Throat Service β 14.4 weeks
- General Surgery Service β 14.2 weeks
- Oral Surgery Service β 13.3 weeks
- Trauma and Orthopaedic Service β 13.2 weeks
- Neurosurgical Service β 13.0 weeks
- Urology Service β 12.7 weeks
- Gynaecology Service β 12.3 weeks
- Neurology Service β 12.3 weeks
- Cardiology Service β 11.7 weeks
- Other - Surgical Services β 11.6 weeks
Long respiratory medicine service wait in London? Find rated providers in your region
The median NHS wait for respiratory medicine service in London is 10.1 weeks. Check CQC-registered care providers and GP practices covering your region β official Care Quality Commission records β to see who is available near you.
- CQC-registered care providers in London β 1,232 registered locations
- GP practices by CQC rating in London β 1,119 rated GP practices
Provider counts are exact figures from official Care Quality Commission records. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Methodology & source
Every figure on this page is taken directly from the per-region, per-treatment-function summary columns of NHS England's official βIncomplete Commissionerβ RTT data file for April 2026(region sheet): total incomplete pathways, total within 18 weeks, % within 18 weeks, median (average) waiting time, and total 52+ weeks for Respiratory Medicine Service in the London Commissioning Region. England-wide figures for the same specialty come from the NHS England RTT provider full extract. The Gera Regional Treatment Rank (GRTR) ranks the 7 regions with published medians for this specialty by ascending median wait (rank 1 = shortest). No estimates or survey data are mixed in; the page re-computes on the real NHS monthly cadence.
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.
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