Diagnostics (DM01) data for August 2026, published 8 October 2026
Endoscopy waiting times in Camden
How long people are waiting for an endoscopy at the hospital trusts serving Camden, from NHS England’s monthly diagnostics (DM01) statistics for August 2026.
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.
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
At the end of August 2026, 4,276 people were waiting for an endoscopy at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. 58.6% had been waiting less than 6 weeks, which is 11.0 points below the England figure of 69.6% and 10.8 points below the London figure of 69.4%. 844 people (19.7%) had waited 13 weeks or more.
How long people on the list had waited
Royal Free London: % waiting under 6 weeks for endoscopy England
| Month | Waiting under 6 weeks | Waiting list | England under 6 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | 58.6% | 4,276 | 69.6% |
| July 2026 | 57.8% | 4,421 | 70.5% |
| June 2026 | 56.7% | 4,378 | 69.4% |
| May 2026 | 57.3% | 4,367 | 69.0% |
| April 2026 | 65.8% | 3,874 | 68.6% |
| March 2026 | 77.2% | 3,849 | 72.2% |
| February 2026 | 77.1% | 3,131 | 72.1% |
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
At the end of August 2026, 990 people were waiting for an endoscopy at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. 85.9% had been waiting less than 6 weeks, which is 16.3 points above the England figure of 69.6% and 16.5 points above the London figure of 69.4%. 37 people (3.7%) had waited 13 weeks or more.
How long people on the list had waited
University College London Hospitals: % waiting under 6 weeks for endoscopy England
| Month | Waiting under 6 weeks | Waiting list | England under 6 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | 85.9% | 990 | 69.6% |
| July 2026 | 89.7% | 868 | 70.5% |
| June 2026 | 90.7% | 988 | 69.4% |
| May 2026 | 91.7% | 1,088 | 69.0% |
| April 2026 | 88.5% | 953 | 68.6% |
| March 2026 | 88.6% | 963 | 72.2% |
| February 2026 | 89.9% | 1,013 | 72.1% |
How Camden compares
| Area | Under 6 weeks | Waiting list | 13+ weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust | 58.6% | 4,276 | 844 |
| University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | 85.9% | 990 | 37 |
| 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 3 miles | 98.8% | 2,106 | 2 |
| Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust | about 17 miles | 94.7% | 413 | 14 |
| Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust | about 3 miles | 94.0% | 1,713 | 6 |
| Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust | about 19 miles | 89.0% | 1,829 | 7 |
| Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust | about 25 miles | 81.1% | 688 | 32 |
| Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust | about 4 miles | 79.4% | 1,203 | 40 |
| Croydon Health Services NHS Trust | about 12 miles | 76.8% | 724 | 29 |
| Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust | about 8 miles | 70.5% | 1,513 | 170 |
| Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust | about 16 miles | 70.1% | 1,804 | 125 |
| Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | about 24 miles | 46.6% | 1,595 | 605 |
Endoscopy waits in nearby towns
| Nearby town | Distance | Main trust or board | Endoscopy under 6 weeks | Waiting list |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster | 3 miles | Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust | 98.8% | 2,106 |
| Hackney | 4 miles | Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust | 79.4% | 1,203 |
| Greenwich | 8 miles | Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust | 70.5% | 1,513 |
| Croydon | 12 miles | Croydon Health Services NHS Trust | 76.8% | 724 |
| Epsom | 16 miles | Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust | 70.1% | 1,804 |
| Dartford | 17 miles | Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust | 94.7% | 413 |
| Slough | 19 miles | Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust | 89.0% | 1,829 |
| Woking | 24 miles | Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | 46.6% | 1,595 |
More for Camden: all waiting times · A&E · MRI · CT · Ultrasound. 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 Camden?
At the end of August 2026, 58.6% of the 4,276 people waiting at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust had waited under 6 weeks, and 844 had waited 13 weeks or more. The England figure was 69.6% under 6 weeks.
Are Endoscopy waits in Camden getting shorter?
The share waiting under 6 weeks at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust was 77.1% in February 2026 and 58.6% in August 2026, down 18.5 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.
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.