Dartford And Gravesham NHS Trust Waiting Times

The NHS waiting list at Dartford And Gravesham NHS Trust currently has 30,719 patients waiting for treatment, with a typical wait of around 15 weeks from GP referral. About 6 in 10 patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS target is 9 in 10), and 795 have been waiting over a year.

NHS Trust South East Updated February 2026

Across all departments, most patients wait about 15 weeks

That's roughly just over 3 months: 6 in 10 people are seen within 18 weeks. Waits at this hospital are about 1.7 weeks longer than in February 2025.

12-month change

Then vs now at this hospital

Feb 25→Feb 26
Typical wait
14.5weeks
â–² +1.7 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
6in 10
â–¼ -3.7 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
31k
â–¼ -1.2k
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
795
â–² +211
Been on the list for 12+ months

Hospital details

Address Darent Valley Hospital, Darenth Wood Road, Dartford, DA2 8DA
Phone 01322 428100
Integrated Care Board NHS Kent And Medway Integrated Care Board
Established 1994

Formerly known as

This trust was formed from or previously known as:

Dartford & Gravesham Acute Services Unit

Waiting time trend

Median wait across all departments at this hospital, month by month.

â–² +1.7 wks

Department waiting times

Hospital sites at Dartford And Gravesham NHS Trust

Dartford And Gravesham NHS Trust operates the following NHS hospital sites. Waiting list figures on this page cover the trust as a whole.

Blackheath Hospital Chelsfield Park Hospital Darent Valley Hospital Erith & District Hospital Fawkham Manor Hospital Gravesham Community Hospital Maidstone Hospital Medway Maritime Hospital Physio Livingstone Community Hospital Queen Mary's Hospital Sidcup

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS waiting list at Dartford And Gravesham NHS Trust?

Dartford And Gravesham NHS Trust currently has about 30,719 patients on its NHS waiting list. The typical wait across all departments is around 15 weeks from GP referral, though this varies significantly by specialty.

Does Dartford And Gravesham NHS Trust meet the NHS 18-week target?

About 6 in 10 patients at Dartford And Gravesham NHS Trust are currently seen within the 18-week referral-to-treatment target. The NHS constitutional standard is 9 in 10 (92%).

How do I contact Dartford And Gravesham NHS Trust?

Dartford And Gravesham NHS Trust can be contacted via their main switchboard on 01322 428100. Ask to be connected to the relevant department or clinic.

Can I choose to be referred to this hospital?

Yes. Under the NHS Constitution, patients in England have the right to choose which hospital they are referred to for a first outpatient appointment. Discuss your options with your GP before accepting a referral.