Endoscopy – Dartford and Gravesham NOT LIVE
9 in 10 (94.7%)
people on the endoscopy waiting list had waited under 6 weeks (413 waiting).
Official monthly figure, end of Aug 2026 · published 8 October 2026 · NHS England
Diagnostics (DM01) data for August 2026, published 8 October 2026
Endoscopy waiting times in Dartford
How long people are waiting for an endoscopy at the hospital trust serving Dartford, from NHS England’s monthly diagnostics (DM01) statistics for August 2026.
Dartford: local hospitals and referrals
- Nearest Dartford and Gravesham hospital: Physio Livingstone Community Hospital (DA1 1SA), under a mile from central Dartford.
- Usually referred to: patients in Dartford are usually referred to Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust, which runs the nearest major hospital. Your GP or referrer can tell you where you would go.
- Nearest community diagnostic centre doing endoscopys: Barking Community Hospital CDC (IG11 9LX), about 8 miles away. Source: NHS England CDC activity data, Aug 2026.
- Integrated care board: NHS Kent and Medway ICB.
- A nearby alternative: Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust, about 9 miles away, where 70.5% of its endoscopy list had waited under 6 weeks at the end of Aug 2026.
What is an endoscopy?
Endoscopy here combines the four NHS England endoscopy tests: colonoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy, cystoscopy and gastroscopy, where a thin camera is used to look inside the body.
Endoscopy waiting list at Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
94.7%waiting under 6 weeks
413people on the endoscopy waiting list
22waiting 6 weeks or more
14waiting 13 weeks or more
At the end of August 2026, 413 people were waiting for an endoscopy at Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust. 94.7% had been waiting less than 6 weeks, which is 25.1 points above the England figure of 69.6% and 29.1 points above the South East figure of 65.6%. 14 people (3.4%) had waited 13 weeks or more.
How long people on the endoscopy list had waited
Dartford and Gravesham: % waiting under 6 weeks for endoscopy England
| Month | Waiting under 6 weeks | Waiting list | England under 6 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | 94.7% | 413 | 69.6% |
| July 2026 | 97.8% | 540 | 70.5% |
| June 2026 | 98.0% | 458 | 69.4% |
| May 2026 | 98.9% | 562 | 69.0% |
| April 2026 | 98.5% | 537 | 68.6% |
| March 2026 | 97.5% | 682 | 72.2% |
| February 2026 | 97.7% | 659 | 72.1% |
How Dartford compares
| Area | Under 6 weeks | Waiting list | 13+ weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust | 94.7% | 413 | 14 |
| South East region | 65.6% | 27,523 | 5,282 |
| England | 69.6% | 197,640 | 26,159 |
Nearby hospital trusts for endoscopys
Trusts serving neighbouring towns, ordered by the share of their list waiting under 6 weeks. In England you can usually ask your GP which hospitals you could be referred to; waiting lists change from month to month.
| Trust | Distance (town) | Under 6 weeks | Waiting list | 13+ weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust | about 16 miles | 98.8% | 2,106 | 2 |
| Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust | about 16 miles | 94.0% | 1,713 | 6 |
| University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | about 17 miles | 85.9% | 990 | 37 |
| Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust | about 18 miles | 81.1% | 966 | 79 |
| Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust | about 14 miles | 79.4% | 1,203 | 40 |
| Croydon Health Services NHS Trust | about 15 miles | 76.8% | 724 | 29 |
| Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust | about 29 miles | 75.2% | 1,677 | 123 |
| Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust | about 9 miles | 70.5% | 1,513 | 170 |
| Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust | about 23 miles | 70.1% | 1,804 | 125 |
| University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust | about 29 miles | 64.4% | 3,173 | 457 |
| Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust | about 17 miles | 58.6% | 4,276 | 844 |
Endoscopy waits in nearby towns
| Nearby town | Distance | Main trust or board | Endoscopy under 6 weeks | Waiting list |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwich | 9 miles | Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust | 70.5% | 1,513 |
| Hackney | 14 miles | Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust | 79.4% | 1,203 |
| Croydon | 15 miles | Croydon Health Services NHS Trust | 76.8% | 724 |
| Westminster | 16 miles | Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust | 98.8% | 2,106 |
| Camden | 17 miles | Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust | 58.6% | 4,276 |
| Maidstone | 18 miles | Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust | 81.1% | 966 |
| Epsom | 23 miles | Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust | 70.1% | 1,804 |
| Crawley | 29 miles | Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust | 75.2% | 1,677 |
More for Dartford: all waiting times · A&E waiting times in Dartford · MRI scan waiting times in Dartford · CT scan waiting times in Dartford · Ultrasound waiting times in Dartford. National picture: Endoscopy waiting times in England.
Understanding the 6-week figure
NHS England counts everyone on the waiting list for a test at the end of each month and how many weeks they have waited since referral. The standard is that fewer than 1% of patients wait 6 weeks or more. Urgent referrals, including suspected cancer, are usually prioritised, so routine waits can be longer than the average suggests. If your wait is much longer than you were told, contact the hospital’s booking team or the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS).
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait for an endoscopy in Dartford?
At the end of August 2026, 94.7% of the 413 people waiting for an endoscopy at Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust had waited under 6 weeks, and 14 had waited 13 weeks or more. The England figure was 69.6% under 6 weeks.
Are endoscopy waits in Dartford getting shorter?
The share waiting under 6 weeks at Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust was 97.7% in February 2026 and 94.7% in August 2026, down 3.0 points.
Can I have my endoscopy somewhere else?
In England you can usually discuss with your GP or the referring clinician which hospitals or community diagnostic centres you could be referred to. Waiting times at nearby trusts are listed on this page as a starting point. The nearest community diagnostic centre recording endoscopys in NHS England’s Aug 2026 data is Barking Community Hospital CDC, about 8 miles from Dartford.
How often are these figures updated?
NHS England publishes A&E, diagnostics (DM01) and referral to treatment (RTT) statistics every month, usually on the second Thursday. A&E figures cover the previous month; diagnostics and RTT figures are a month further behind. This site refreshes when new files are published.