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Neurosurgical Service Waiting Times in South East
In April 2026, the median NHS wait for neurosurgical service in the South East Commissioning Region was 11.6 weeks, with 66.0% of 4,051 patients seen within 18 weeks (official NHS England RTT data).
How long is the NHS wait for neurosurgical service in South East?
As of April 2026, the median NHS wait for neurosurgical service in the South East Commissioning Region was 11.6 weeks, with 66.0% of 4,051 patients seen within 18 weeks β 1.1 weeks shorter than the England median of 12.7 weeks. South East ranks 3rd of 7 NHS England regions for this specialty. Source: NHS England RTT (Commissioner), April 2026. Gera re-dates this monthly.
South East vs England β neurosurgical service (April 2026)
| Area | Patients waiting | Within 18 weeks | Median wait | Over 52 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South East (neurosurgical service) | 4,051 | 66.0% | 11.6 weeks | 35 |
| England (all regions, neurosurgical service) | 57,342 | 62.3% | 12.7 weeks | 844 |
| Shortest wait region β North West | β | β | 10.3 weeks | β |
The South East median for neurosurgical service (11.6 weeks) is 1.1 weeks shorter than the England median (12.7 weeks). South East ranks 3rd 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 neurosurgical service in South East?
The median NHS wait for neurosurgical service in South East is 11.6 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 Neurosurgical Service in South East?
- In April 2026, the median NHS wait for Neurosurgical Service in the South East Commissioning Region was 11.6 weeks, with 66.0% of 4,051 patients seen within 18 weeks. That is 3rd 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 Neurosurgical Service in South East?
- 4,051 patients in the South East Commissioning Region were on an incomplete (open) NHS pathway for Neurosurgical Service in April 2026. Of those, 1,378 had been waiting longer than the NHS 18-week standard, and 35 had been waiting more than a year.
- Is the wait for Neurosurgical Service in South East longer or shorter than the England average?
- The South East median wait for Neurosurgical Service (11.6 weeks) is 1.1 weeks shorter than the England-wide median of 12.7 weeks for the same specialty in April 2026. Nationally, 57,342 patients are waiting for Neurosurgical Service, with 62.3% seen within 18 weeks.
- Which NHS region has the shortest wait for Neurosurgical Service?
- In April 2026, the North West Commissioning Region had the shortest median NHS wait for Neurosurgical Service at 10.3 weeks, while the Midlands Commissioning Region was longest at 13.8 weeks. South East ranks 3rd of 7. Compare every region on the best-regions page for this specialty.
- Can I avoid the NHS wait for Neurosurgical Service in South East?
- Many patients shorten a 11.6 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 neurosurgical service waits elsewhere
- Neurosurgical Service β all 7 NHS regions ranked by wait β see which region is fastest and slowest.
- Neurosurgical Service β national England figures
- All NHS waiting times in South East β every specialty in this region.
Other specialties in South East
- Oral Surgery Service β 18.1 weeks
- Neurology Service β 14.9 weeks
- Plastic Surgery Service β 14.5 weeks
- Ear Nose and Throat Service β 13.6 weeks
- Trauma and Orthopaedic Service β 13.5 weeks
- Gynaecology Service β 13.4 weeks
- Cardiology Service β 12.6 weeks
- General Surgery Service β 12.1 weeks
- Rheumatology Service β 12.0 weeks
- Other - Surgical Services β 11.9 weeks
- Urology Service β 11.6 weeks
- Gastroenterology Service β 11.4 weeks
Long neurosurgical service wait in South East? Find rated providers in your region
The median NHS wait for neurosurgical service in South East is 11.6 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 South East β 715 registered locations
- GP practices by CQC rating in South East β 788 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 Neurosurgical Service in the South East 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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