Endoscopy – Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NOT LIVE
7 in 10 (70.1%)
people on the endoscopy waiting list had waited under 6 weeks (1,804 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 Epsom
How long people are waiting for an endoscopy at the hospital trust serving Epsom, from NHS England’s monthly diagnostics (DM01) statistics for August 2026.
Epsom: local hospitals and referrals
- Nearest Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals hospital: Epsom Hospital (KT18 7EG), under a mile from central Epsom.
- Usually referred to: patients in Epsom are usually referred to Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals 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: Queen Mary's Hospital Roehampton CDC (SW15 5PN), about 9 miles away. Source: NHS England CDC activity data, Aug 2026.
- Integrated care board: NHS Surrey and Sussex ICB.
- A nearby alternative: Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, about 8 miles away, where 76.8% 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 Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
70.1%waiting under 6 weeks
1,804people on the endoscopy waiting list
539waiting 6 weeks or more
125waiting 13 weeks or more
At the end of August 2026, 1,804 people were waiting for an endoscopy at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust. 70.1% had been waiting less than 6 weeks, which is 0.5 points above the England figure of 69.6% and 0.7 points above the London figure of 69.4%. 125 people (6.9%) had waited 13 weeks or more.
How long people on the endoscopy list had waited
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals: % waiting under 6 weeks for endoscopy England
| Month | Waiting under 6 weeks | Waiting list | England under 6 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | 70.1% | 1,804 | 69.6% |
| July 2026 | 71.2% | 1,916 | 70.5% |
| June 2026 | 70.8% | 1,989 | 69.4% |
| May 2026 | 68.3% | 1,893 | 69.0% |
| April 2026 | 69.5% | 1,889 | 68.6% |
| March 2026 | 73.5% | 2,013 | 72.2% |
| February 2026 | 71.7% | 2,208 | 72.1% |
How Epsom compares
| Area | Under 6 weeks | Waiting list | 13+ weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust | 70.1% | 1,804 | 125 |
| 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 13 miles | 98.8% | 2,106 | 2 |
| Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust | about 14 miles | 98.6% | 573 | 0 |
| Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust | about 13 miles | 94.0% | 1,713 | 6 |
| University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | about 16 miles | 85.9% | 990 | 37 |
| Croydon Health Services NHS Trust | about 8 miles | 76.8% | 724 | 29 |
| Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust | about 16 miles | 75.2% | 1,677 | 123 |
| Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust | about 16 miles | 70.5% | 1,513 | 170 |
| University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust | about 16 miles | 64.4% | 3,173 | 457 |
| Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust | about 16 miles | 58.6% | 4,276 | 844 |
| Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | about 13 miles | 46.6% | 1,595 | 605 |
Endoscopy waits in nearby towns
| Nearby town | Distance | Main trust or board | Endoscopy under 6 weeks | Waiting list |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croydon | 8 miles | Croydon Health Services NHS Trust | 76.8% | 724 |
| Woking | 13 miles | Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | 46.6% | 1,595 |
| Westminster | 13 miles | Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust | 98.8% | 2,106 |
| Guildford | 14 miles | Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust | 98.6% | 573 |
| Camden | 16 miles | Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust | 58.6% | 4,276 |
| Crawley | 16 miles | Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust | 75.2% | 1,677 |
| Greenwich | 16 miles | Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust | 70.5% | 1,513 |
| Hackney | 18 miles | Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust | 79.4% | 1,203 |
More for Epsom: all waiting times · A&E waiting times in Epsom · MRI scan waiting times in Epsom · CT scan waiting times in Epsom · Ultrasound waiting times in Epsom. 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 Epsom?
At the end of August 2026, 70.1% of the 1,804 people waiting for an endoscopy at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust had waited under 6 weeks, and 125 had waited 13 weeks or more. The England figure was 69.6% under 6 weeks.
Are endoscopy waits in Epsom getting shorter?
The share waiting under 6 weeks at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust was 71.7% in February 2026 and 70.1% in August 2026, down 1.6 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 Queen Mary's Hospital Roehampton CDC, about 9 miles from Epsom.
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.