Endoscopy – Imperial College Healthcare NOT LIVE
Nearly all (98.8%)
people on the endoscopy waiting list had waited under 6 weeks (2,106 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 Westminster
How long people are waiting for an endoscopy at the hospital trusts serving Westminster, from NHS England’s monthly diagnostics (DM01) statistics for August 2026.
Westminster: local hospitals and referrals
- Nearest Imperial College Healthcare hospital: Samaritan Hospital for Women (NW1 5JD), about 2 miles from central Westminster.
- Usually referred to: patients in Westminster are usually referred to Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust or Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation 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 5 miles away. Source: NHS England CDC activity data, Aug 2026.
- Integrated care board: NHS West and North London ICB.
- A nearby alternative: Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, about 3 miles away, where 58.6% 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 Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
98.8%waiting under 6 weeks
2,106people on the endoscopy waiting list
26waiting 6 weeks or more
2waiting 13 weeks or more
At the end of August 2026, 2,106 people were waiting for an endoscopy at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. 98.8% had been waiting less than 6 weeks, which is 29.2 points above the England figure of 69.6% and 29.4 points above the London figure of 69.4%. 2 people (0.1%) had waited 13 weeks or more.
How long people on the endoscopy list had waited
Imperial College Healthcare: % waiting under 6 weeks for endoscopy England
| Month | Waiting under 6 weeks | Waiting list | England under 6 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | 98.8% | 2,106 | 69.6% |
| July 2026 | 98.5% | 2,233 | 70.5% |
| June 2026 | 99.1% | 2,189 | 69.4% |
| May 2026 | 99.1% | 1,989 | 69.0% |
| April 2026 | 98.8% | 2,116 | 68.6% |
| March 2026 | 99.0% | 2,030 | 72.2% |
| February 2026 | 99.1% | 2,251 | 72.1% |
Endoscopy waiting list at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
94.0%waiting under 6 weeks
1,713people on the endoscopy waiting list
102waiting 6 weeks or more
6waiting 13 weeks or more
At the end of August 2026, 1,713 people were waiting for an endoscopy at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. 94.0% had been waiting less than 6 weeks, which is 24.4 points above the England figure of 69.6% and 24.6 points above the London figure of 69.4%. 6 people (0.4%) had waited 13 weeks or more.
How long people on the endoscopy list had waited
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital: % waiting under 6 weeks for endoscopy England
| Month | Waiting under 6 weeks | Waiting list | England under 6 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | 94.0% | 1,713 | 69.6% |
| July 2026 | 93.6% | 1,715 | 70.5% |
| June 2026 | 92.5% | 1,597 | 69.4% |
| May 2026 | 85.6% | 1,581 | 69.0% |
| April 2026 | 85.7% | 1,826 | 68.6% |
| March 2026 | 91.2% | 1,746 | 72.2% |
| February 2026 | 84.7% | 2,123 | 72.1% |
How Westminster compares
| Area | Under 6 weeks | Waiting list | 13+ weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust | 98.8% | 2,106 | 2 |
| Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust | 94.0% | 1,713 | 6 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust | about 16 miles | 94.7% | 413 | 14 |
| Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust | about 19 miles | 89.0% | 1,829 | 7 |
| University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | about 3 miles | 85.9% | 990 | 37 |
| Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust | about 25 miles | 81.1% | 688 | 32 |
| Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust | about 5 miles | 79.4% | 1,203 | 40 |
| Croydon Health Services NHS Trust | about 9 miles | 76.8% | 724 | 29 |
| Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust | about 7 miles | 70.5% | 1,513 | 170 |
| Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust | about 13 miles | 70.1% | 1,804 | 125 |
| Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust | about 3 miles | 58.6% | 4,276 | 844 |
| Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | about 22 miles | 46.6% | 1,595 | 605 |
Endoscopy waits in nearby towns
| Nearby town | Distance | Main trust or board | Endoscopy under 6 weeks | Waiting list |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camden | 3 miles | Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust | 58.6% | 4,276 |
| Hackney | 5 miles | Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust | 79.4% | 1,203 |
| Greenwich | 7 miles | Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust | 70.5% | 1,513 |
| Croydon | 9 miles | Croydon Health Services NHS Trust | 76.8% | 724 |
| Epsom | 13 miles | Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust | 70.1% | 1,804 |
| Dartford | 16 miles | Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust | 94.7% | 413 |
| Slough | 19 miles | Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust | 89.0% | 1,829 |
| Woking | 22 miles | Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | 46.6% | 1,595 |
More for Westminster: all waiting times · A&E waiting times in Westminster · MRI scan waiting times in Westminster · CT scan waiting times in Westminster · Ultrasound waiting times in Westminster. 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 Westminster?
At the end of August 2026, 98.8% of the 2,106 people waiting for an endoscopy at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust had waited under 6 weeks, and 2 had waited 13 weeks or more. The England figure was 69.6% under 6 weeks.
Are endoscopy waits in Westminster getting shorter?
The share waiting under 6 weeks at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust was 99.1% in February 2026 and 98.8% in August 2026, down 0.3 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 5 miles from Westminster.
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.