NHS Paediatrics Referral Waiting Times in Dartford

Dartford And Gravesham NHS Trust

Updated February 2026

The typical wait to see a paediatrician is

4 weeks

That's 1 month

The NHS Paediatrics waiting list at Dartford And Gravesham NHS Trust currently has 803 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 4 weeks from GP referral. About 10 in 10 Paediatrics patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). Dartford And Gravesham NHS Trust is an NHS Trust in the South East region. Waits at this hospital haven't really changed since February 2025.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Feb 25Feb 26
Typical wait
4.4weeks
No change
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
10in 10
▲ +3.6 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
803
▲ +68
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
0
No change
Been on the list for 12+ months
10 in 10
seen within 18 weeks
The NHS tries to treat everyone this fast
803
people waiting right now
Currently on this department's list
14 weeks
long-wait time
About 1 in 12 people wait this long or longer
1 people
waiting for a surgery date
Already been told they need an operation

Wait time over time

Median wait for this department, with the national average as a dashed line.

No change

How long are people waiting?

Distribution of patients by how many weeks they've been on the waiting list.

How does this compare?

The national average wait to see a paediatrician is about 12 weeks. This hospital is faster than the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 3rd out of 118 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 3rd out of 18 in South East

What does Paediatrics cover?

Common conditions and procedures for this department:

Developmental assessments
Childhood asthma
Growth concerns
Behavioural assessments (ADHD, autism)
Paediatric allergies
Childhood eczema
Recurrent infections
Bed-wetting (enuresis)

Hospital contact

Main hospital switchboard. ask to be connected to the department.

Darent Valley Hospital, Dartford, DA2 8DA
01322 428100
NHS Kent And Medway Integrated Care Board

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dartford And Gravesham NHS Trust currently has about 803 patients on its Paediatrics waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 4 weeks.

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

About 97% of Paediatrics patients at Dartford And Gravesham NHS Trust are currently seen within 18 weeks of GP referral. The NHS constitutional target is 92%.

Can I choose a different hospital if the Paediatrics wait is too long?

Yes. Under the NHS Constitution, patients in England can ask their GP to refer them to any hospital that provides NHS care. Use WaitRadar to compare Paediatrics waiting times at other NHS hospitals near you before accepting a referral.

This is informational data, not medical advice. Always discuss referral options with your GP. Full disclaimer.