Endoscopy waiting times in Crawley
Crawley is located in West Sussex, England. Residents of Crawley who are referred for an endoscopy procedure typically receive their care through University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust.
About this data
Endoscopy waiting time figures on this page are published at NHS trust level, not individual hospitals. For Crawley, endoscopy services are provided by University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, and the figures shown reflect all endoscopy patients waiting within this trust.
These figures do not show individual hospital-site waiting times and cannot predict how long a specific patient will wait.
Current endoscopy waiting times
Endoscopy waiting time data for University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust is not currently available in the published DM01 dataset. This may be because the trust has not submitted data for the current period, or because endoscopy services are provided through a different arrangement.
Contact University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust directly or speak to your GP for current endoscopy waiting time estimates.
How endoscopy referrals work for residents of Crawley
Endoscopy procedures are typically arranged following a referral from your GP or a hospital consultant. Once referred, you will be added to the waiting list at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (or another provider if you exercise patient choice).
The trust may offer endoscopy appointments at different hospital sites within their area. Depending on availability and the specific type of endoscopy required (such as gastroscopy or colonoscopy), you may be offered an appointment at a location that is not your nearest hospital.
If you have specific requirements or constraints (mobility, transport, sedation preferences), discuss these with the booking team when arranging your appointment.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the endoscopy waiting time in Crawley?
Endoscopy waiting time data for Crawley is not currently available. Contact University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust or your GP for current estimates.
Which NHS trust provides endoscopy services for Crawley?
Residents of Crawley typically receive endoscopy procedures through University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. This trust may operate endoscopy suites at one or more hospital sites in the area.
Do people from Crawley have to travel for an endoscopy?
Endoscopy procedures for Crawley residents are provided by University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, which may have endoscopy facilities at multiple hospital sites. Patients may be offered appointments at different locations within the trust area depending on availability and the type of endoscopy required.
Why are endoscopy waits different in nearby towns?
Endoscopy waiting times can vary between towns because different NHS trusts manage their own diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy services. Factors include local demand, equipment capacity, staffing levels, and referral volumes. Towns served by the same NHS trust will generally have similar waiting times.
Can patients from Crawley choose where to have their endoscopy?
Under NHS patient choice, patients may be able to choose an alternative provider for their endoscopy procedure. Discuss options with your GP or the referring clinician. Wait times at other providers may differ from those at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust.
Nearby towns served by University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
The following towns are also served by University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust and may have similar endoscopy waiting times:
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Data sources
Endoscopy waiting time data is sourced from the NHS England DM01 Diagnostic Waiting Times and Activity dataset, published monthly under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Important: This page provides general information about endoscopy waiting times and does not constitute medical advice. Individual waiting times depend on clinical urgency and local factors. Contact your GP or the hospital for advice about your specific situation.
Last updated: January 2026