Endoscopy – Lewisham and Greenwich NOT LIVE
7 in 10 (70.5%)
people on the endoscopy waiting list had waited under 6 weeks (1,513 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 Greenwich
How long people are waiting for an endoscopy at the hospital trust serving Greenwich, from NHS England’s monthly diagnostics (DM01) statistics for August 2026.
Greenwich: local hospitals and referrals
- Nearest Lewisham and Greenwich hospital: Blackheath Hospital (SE3 9UD), about 1 mile from central Greenwich.
- Usually referred to: patients in Greenwich are usually referred to Lewisham and Greenwich 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: Mile End Hospital CDC (E1 4DG), about 4 miles away. Source: NHS England CDC activity data, Aug 2026.
- Integrated care board: NHS South East London ICB.
- A nearby alternative: Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, about 6 miles away, where 79.4% 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 Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
70.5%waiting under 6 weeks
1,513people on the endoscopy waiting list
446waiting 6 weeks or more
170waiting 13 weeks or more
At the end of August 2026, 1,513 people were waiting for an endoscopy at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. 70.5% had been waiting less than 6 weeks, which is 0.9 points above the England figure of 69.6% and 1.1 points above the London figure of 69.4%. 170 people (11.2%) had waited 13 weeks or more.
How long people on the endoscopy list had waited
Lewisham and Greenwich: % waiting under 6 weeks for endoscopy England
| Month | Waiting under 6 weeks | Waiting list | England under 6 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | 70.5% | 1,513 | 69.6% |
| July 2026 | 76.4% | 1,617 | 70.5% |
| June 2026 | 75.2% | 1,450 | 69.4% |
| May 2026 | 78.5% | 1,513 | 69.0% |
| April 2026 | 79.9% | 1,388 | 68.6% |
| March 2026 | 76.5% | 1,156 | 72.2% |
| February 2026 | 79.4% | 1,541 | 72.1% |
How Greenwich compares
| Area | Under 6 weeks | Waiting list | 13+ weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust | 70.5% | 1,513 | 170 |
| London region | 69.4% | 33,211 | 4,347 |
| 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 7 miles | 98.8% | 2,106 | 2 |
| Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust | about 9 miles | 94.7% | 413 | 14 |
| Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust | about 7 miles | 94.0% | 1,713 | 6 |
| Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust | about 26 miles | 89.0% | 1,829 | 7 |
| University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | about 8 miles | 85.9% | 990 | 37 |
| Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust | about 26 miles | 81.1% | 966 | 79 |
| Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust | about 6 miles | 79.4% | 1,203 | 40 |
| Croydon Health Services NHS Trust | about 9 miles | 76.8% | 724 | 29 |
| Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust | about 16 miles | 70.1% | 1,804 | 125 |
| Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust | about 8 miles | 58.6% | 4,276 | 844 |
Endoscopy waits in nearby towns
| Nearby town | Distance | Main trust or board | Endoscopy under 6 weeks | Waiting list |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hackney | 6 miles | Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust | 79.4% | 1,203 |
| Westminster | 7 miles | Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust | 98.8% | 2,106 |
| Camden | 8 miles | Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust | 58.6% | 4,276 |
| Croydon | 9 miles | Croydon Health Services NHS Trust | 76.8% | 724 |
| Dartford | 9 miles | Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust | 94.7% | 413 |
| Epsom | 16 miles | Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust | 70.1% | 1,804 |
| Slough | 26 miles | Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust | 89.0% | 1,829 |
| Maidstone | 26 miles | Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust | 81.1% | 966 |
More for Greenwich: all waiting times · A&E waiting times in Greenwich · MRI scan waiting times in Greenwich · CT scan waiting times in Greenwich · Ultrasound waiting times in Greenwich. 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 Greenwich?
At the end of August 2026, 70.5% of the 1,513 people waiting for an endoscopy at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust had waited under 6 weeks, and 170 had waited 13 weeks or more. The England figure was 69.6% under 6 weeks.
Are endoscopy waits in Greenwich getting shorter?
The share waiting under 6 weeks at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust was 79.4% in February 2026 and 70.5% in August 2026, down 8.9 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 Mile End Hospital CDC, about 4 miles from Greenwich.
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.