Queen Elizabeth Hospital A&E
Woolwich, SE18 4QH
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From people waiting who checked in on WhichAE. A&E sees the sickest people first, so your wait may be shorter or longer.
Last month (NHS figures)
Very busy
4 in 10 seen within 4 hours
44.1% of people at this trust’s A&Es were treated, admitted or sent home within 4 hours in September 2026. London average: 62.8%.
713 people waited over 12 hours for a hospital bed after being told they’d be admitted.
These figures are for the whole of Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust, which also runs University Hospital Lewisham. The NHS doesn’t publish them per hospital.
Source: NHS England A&E statistics, September 2026.
Is A&E the right place?
Call 999 for chest pain, signs of a stroke, severe bleeding, difficulty breathing, or someone who is unconscious. An ambulance will take you to the right hospital.
For sprains, small cuts or minor burns, an urgent treatment centre is often quicker. If you’re not sure, call 111.