Endoscopy – University Hospitals of Leicester NOT LIVE
9 in 10 (87.1%)
people on the endoscopy waiting list had waited under 6 weeks (1,725 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 Leicester
How long people are waiting for an endoscopy at the hospital trust serving Leicester, from NHS England’s monthly diagnostics (DM01) statistics for August 2026.
Leicester: local hospitals and referrals
- Nearest University Hospitals of Leicester hospital: Leicester Royal Infirmary (LE1 5WW), under a mile from central Leicester.
- Usually referred to: patients in Leicester are usually referred to University Hospitals of Leicester 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: Hinckley CDC (LE10 1AG), about 12 miles away. Source: NHS England CDC activity data, Aug 2026.
- Integrated care board: NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland ICB.
- A nearby alternative: George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust, about 17 miles away, where 54.0% 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 University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
87.1%waiting under 6 weeks
1,725people on the endoscopy waiting list
223waiting 6 weeks or more
78waiting 13 weeks or more
At the end of August 2026, 1,725 people were waiting for an endoscopy at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust. 87.1% had been waiting less than 6 weeks, which is 17.5 points above the England figure of 69.6% and 20.8 points above the Midlands figure of 66.3%. 78 people (4.5%) had waited 13 weeks or more.
How long people on the endoscopy list had waited
University Hospitals of Leicester: % waiting under 6 weeks for endoscopy England
| Month | Waiting under 6 weeks | Waiting list | England under 6 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | 87.1% | 1,725 | 69.6% |
| July 2026 | 82.4% | 1,939 | 70.5% |
| June 2026 | 72.8% | 2,064 | 69.4% |
| May 2026 | 67.8% | 2,939 | 69.0% |
| April 2026 | 65.7% | 3,458 | 68.6% |
| March 2026 | 62.9% | 3,126 | 72.2% |
| February 2026 | 61.9% | 3,343 | 72.1% |
How Leicester compares
| Area | Under 6 weeks | Waiting list | 13+ weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust | 87.1% | 1,725 | 78 |
| Midlands region | 66.3% | 33,048 | 5,463 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust | about 30 miles | 98.3% | 718 | 0 |
| University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust | about 17 miles | 98.1% | 372 | 1 |
| The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust | about 41 miles | 94.3% | 948 | 3 |
| Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | about 35 miles | 86.0% | 973 | 19 |
| Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust | about 21 miles | 62.8% | 2,662 | 377 |
| Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust | about 34 miles | 56.0% | 1,801 | 436 |
| George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust | about 17 miles | 54.0% | 756 | 162 |
| University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust | about 24 miles | 50.5% | 3,887 | 638 |
| University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust | about 34 miles | 43.8% | 5,657 | 2,306 |
| Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | about 41 miles | 40.6% | 2,670 | 905 |
Endoscopy waits in nearby towns
| Nearby town | Distance | Main trust or board | Endoscopy under 6 weeks | Waiting list |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loughborough | 10 miles | University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust | 87.1% | 1,725 |
| Nuneaton | 17 miles | George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust | 54.0% | 756 |
| Nottingham | 21 miles | Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust | 62.8% | 2,662 |
| Coventry | 23 miles | University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust | 98.1% | 372 |
| Derby | 24 miles | University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust | 50.5% | 3,887 |
| Leamington Spa | 30 miles | South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust | 98.3% | 718 |
| Warwick | 31 miles | South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust | 98.3% | 718 |
| Birmingham | 34 miles | University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust | 43.8% | 5,657 |
More for Leicester: all waiting times · A&E waiting times in Leicester · MRI scan waiting times in Leicester · CT scan waiting times in Leicester · Ultrasound waiting times in Leicester. 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 Leicester?
At the end of August 2026, 87.1% of the 1,725 people waiting for an endoscopy at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust had waited under 6 weeks, and 78 had waited 13 weeks or more. The England figure was 69.6% under 6 weeks.
Are endoscopy waits in Leicester getting shorter?
The share waiting under 6 weeks at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust was 61.9% in February 2026 and 87.1% in August 2026, up 25.2 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 Hinckley CDC, about 12 miles from Leicester.
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.