Wait Times
Please be advised these waiting times can vary from the times below. We know that waiting for healthcare can be challenging. Sussex Health & Care Partnership has advice & support for while you wait.
Brighton Patients
Physiotherapy & Osteopathy
Location | Routine | High Priority |
---|---|---|
Brighton General Hospital | 24 weeks | 2-4 weeks |
Royal Sussex County Hospital | 24 weeks | 2-4 weeks |
Musculoskeletal Advanced Practitioner
Pathway | Routine | High Priority |
---|---|---|
Foot & Ankle | 15-16 weeks | 2-4 weeks |
Podiatry | 27-28 weeks | 2-4 weeks |
Knee | 13-14 weeks | 2-4 weeks |
Hip | 13-14 weeks | 2-4 weeks |
Hand & Wrist | 52-53 weeks | 2-4 weeks |
Shoulder & Elbow | 45-46 weeks | 2-4 weeks |
Spine | 25-26 weeks | 2-4 weeks |
Persistent Pain | 9-10 weeks | 2-4 weeks |
Rheumatology (including Fibromyalgia) | 11-12 weeks | 2-4 weeks |
Diagnostics
Type | Routine | High Priority |
---|---|---|
MRI | 7-10 weeks | 2-4 weeks |
Ultrasound | 6-8 weeks | 2-4 weeks |
Ultrasound Guided Injection | 8-10 weeks | 4-6 weeks |
CT Scan | 6-8 weeks | 2-4 weeks |
X-Ray | Walk-In Service | N/A |
Blood Test | Walk-In Service | N/A |
Please see our Scans & Injections page for more information and contact details for each diagnostic/scan.
Mid-Sussex Patients
Physiotherapy & Osteopathy
Location | Routine | High Priority |
---|---|---|
Princess Royal Hospital | 9 weeks | 2-4 weeks |
Queen Victoria Hospital | 9 weeks | 2-4 weeks |
Musculoskeletal Advanced Practitioner
Pathway | Routine | High Priority |
---|---|---|
Foot & Ankle | 7-8 weeks | 2-4 weeks |
Podiatry | 12-13 weeks | 2-4 weeks |
Knee | 15-16 weeks | 2-4 weeks |
Hip | 15-16 weeks | 2-4 weeks |
Hand & Wrist | 16-17 weeks | 2-4 weeks |
Shoulder & Elbow | 23-24 weeks | 2-4 weeks |
Spine | 17-18 weeks | 2-4 weeks |
Persistent Pain | 18-19 weeks | 2-4 weeks |
Rheumatology (including Fibromyalgia) | 3-4 weeks | 2-4 weeks |
Diagnostics
Type | Routine | High Priority |
---|---|---|
MRI | 7-10 weeks | 2-4 weeks |
Ultrasound | 6-8 weeks | 2-4 weeks |
Ultrasound Guided Injection | 8-10 weeks | 4-6 weeks |
CT Scan | 6-8 weeks | 2-4 weeks |
X-Ray | Walk-In Service | N/A |
Blood Test | Walk-In Service | N/A |
Please see our Scans & Injections page for more information and contact details for each diagnostic/scan.
Crawley Patients
Physiotherapy & Osteopathy
Musculoskeletal Assessment & Rehabilitation Service
Location | Routine | High Priority |
---|---|---|
Crawley Hospital | 8-9 weeks | 2-3 weeks |
Musculoskeletal Advanced Practitioner
Pathway | Routine | High Priority |
---|---|---|
Foot & Ankle | 10-11 weeks | 2-4 weeks |
Podiatry | 21-22 weeks | 2-4 weeks |
Knee | 20-21 weeks | 2-4 weeks |
Hip | 20-21 weeks | 2-4 weeks |
Hand & Wrist | 18-19 weeks | 2-4 weeks |
Shoulder & Elbow | 15-16 weeks | 2-4 weeks |
Spine | 25-26 weeks | 2-4 weeks |
Persistent Pain | 11-12 weeks | 2-4 weeks |
Rheumatology (including Fibromyalgia) | 11-12 weeks | 2-4 weeks |
Diagnostics
Type | Routine | High Priority |
---|---|---|
MRI | 7-10 weeks | 2-4 weeks |
Ultrasound | 6-8 weeks | 2-4 weeks |
Ultrasound Guided Injection | 8-10 weeks | 4-6 weeks |
CT Scan | 6-8 weeks | 2-4 weeks |
X-Ray | Walk-In Service | N/A |
Blood Test | Walk-In Service | N/A |
Please see our Scans & Injections page for more information and contact details for each diagnostic/scan.
Horsham Patients
Physiotherapy & Osteopathy
Musculoskeletal Assessment & Rehabilitation Service
Location | Routine | High Priority |
---|---|---|
Horsham Hospital | 8-9 weeks | 2-3 weeks |
Musculoskeletal Advanced Practitioner
Pathway | Routine | High Priority |
---|---|---|
Foot & Ankle | 10-11 weeks | 2-4 weeks |
Podiatry | 21-22 weeks | 2-4 weeks |
Knee | 20-21 weeks | 2-4 weeks |
Hip | 20-21 weeks | 2-4 weeks |
Hand & Wrist | 18-19 weeks | 2-4 weeks |
Shoulder & Elbow | 15-16 weeks | 2-4 weeks |
Spine | 25-26 weeks | 2-4 weeks |
Persistent Pain | 11-12 weeks | 2-4 weeks |
Rheumatology (including Fibromyalgia) | 11-12 weeks | 2-4 weeks |
Diagnostics
Type | Routine | High Priority |
---|---|---|
MRI | 7-10 weeks | 2-4 weeks |
Ultrasound | 6-8 weeks | 2-4 weeks |
Ultrasound Guided Injection | 8-10 weeks | 4-6 weeks |
CT Scan | 6-8 weeks | 2-4 weeks |
X-Ray | Walk-In Service | N/A |
Blood Test | Walk-In Service | N/A |
Please see our Scans & Injections page for more information and contact details for each diagnostic/scan.
Consultant & Other Services
(Secondary Care Wait Times)
The below spreadsheet shows waiting times for a number of secondary care services commission by Sussex MSK Partnership. This spreadsheet is intended to be used as a guide to inform patients during the choice discussion. This information should not be taken as a guarantee of the exact waiting time.