Endoscopy – East Sussex Healthcare NOT LIVE
10 in 10 (96.8%)
people on the endoscopy waiting list had waited under 6 weeks (759 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 Eastbourne
How long people are waiting for an endoscopy at the hospital trust serving Eastbourne, from NHS England’s monthly diagnostics (DM01) statistics for August 2026.
Eastbourne: local hospitals and referrals
- Nearest East Sussex Healthcare hospital: Eastbourne District General Hospital (BN21 2UD), about 1 mile from central Eastbourne.
- Usually referred to: patients in Eastbourne are usually referred to East Sussex Healthcare 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: Crawley Collaborative CDC (RH11 7DH), about 32 miles away. Source: NHS England CDC activity data, Aug 2026.
- Integrated care board: NHS Surrey and Sussex ICB.
- A nearby alternative: University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, about 14 miles away, where 64.4% 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 East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
96.8%waiting under 6 weeks
759people on the endoscopy waiting list
24waiting 6 weeks or more
8waiting 13 weeks or more
At the end of August 2026, 759 people were waiting for an endoscopy at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust. 96.8% had been waiting less than 6 weeks, which is 27.2 points above the England figure of 69.6% and 31.2 points above the South East figure of 65.6%. 8 people (1.1%) had waited 13 weeks or more.
How long people on the endoscopy list had waited
East Sussex Healthcare: % waiting under 6 weeks for endoscopy England
| Month | Waiting under 6 weeks | Waiting list | England under 6 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | 96.8% | 759 | 69.6% |
| July 2026 | 98.7% | 746 | 70.5% |
| June 2026 | 99.4% | 803 | 69.4% |
| May 2026 | 99.5% | 783 | 69.0% |
| April 2026 | 99.3% | 750 | 68.6% |
| March 2026 | 98.3% | 693 | 72.2% |
| February 2026 | 97.2% | 689 | 72.1% |
How Eastbourne compares
| Area | Under 6 weeks | Waiting list | 13+ weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust | 96.8% | 759 | 8 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust | about 49 miles | 98.6% | 573 | 0 |
| Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust | about 47 miles | 94.7% | 413 | 14 |
| East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust | about 37 miles | 82.4% | 1,528 | 140 |
| Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust | about 36 miles | 81.1% | 966 | 79 |
| Croydon Health Services NHS Trust | about 45 miles | 76.8% | 724 | 29 |
| Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust | about 31 miles | 75.2% | 1,677 | 123 |
| Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust | about 50 miles | 70.5% | 1,513 | 170 |
| Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust | about 45 miles | 70.1% | 1,804 | 125 |
| University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust | about 14 miles | 64.4% | 3,173 | 457 |
| Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | about 53 miles | 46.6% | 1,595 | 605 |
Endoscopy waits in nearby towns
| Nearby town | Distance | Main trust or board | Endoscopy under 6 weeks | Waiting list |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewes | 14 miles | University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust | 64.4% | 3,173 |
| Hastings | 14 miles | East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust | 96.8% | 759 |
| Brighton | 19 miles | University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust | 64.4% | 3,173 |
| Worthing | 29 miles | University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust | 64.4% | 3,173 |
| Crawley | 31 miles | Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust | 75.2% | 1,677 |
| Maidstone | 36 miles | Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust | 81.1% | 966 |
| Ashford | 37 miles | East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust | 82.4% | 1,528 |
| Croydon | 45 miles | Croydon Health Services NHS Trust | 76.8% | 724 |
More for Eastbourne: all waiting times · A&E waiting times in Eastbourne · MRI scan waiting times in Eastbourne · CT scan waiting times in Eastbourne · Ultrasound waiting times in Eastbourne. 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 Eastbourne?
At the end of August 2026, 96.8% of the 759 people waiting for an endoscopy at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust had waited under 6 weeks, and 8 had waited 13 weeks or more. The England figure was 69.6% under 6 weeks.
Are endoscopy waits in Eastbourne getting shorter?
The share waiting under 6 weeks at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust was 97.2% in February 2026 and 96.8% in August 2026, down 0.4 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 Crawley Collaborative CDC, about 32 miles from Eastbourne.
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.