Across all departments, most patients wait about
17 weeks
That's roughly 4 months:
5 in 10 people are seen within 18 weeks.
Waits at this hospital are about 0.6 week longer than in February 2025.
Formerly known as
This trust was formed from or previously known as:
Kent And Canterbury Hospitals NHS TrustSouth Kent Hospitals NHS TrustThanet Health Care NHS Trust
Hospital sites at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust operates the following NHS hospital sites. Waiting list figures on this page cover the trust as a whole.
Buckland Hospital Faversham Cottage Hospital Kent & Canterbury Hospital Medway Hospital One Ashford Hospital Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital Queen Victoria Hospital (Herne Bay) Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital (Herne Bay) Renal - Medway Hospital Royal Victoria Hospital (Folkestone) Sheppey Community Hospital Sittingbourne Memorial Hospital The Bmi Chaucer Hospital The Lister Hospital The Maidstone Hospital Urology- Sittingbourne Memorial Hospital Victoria Hospital Victoria Hospital (Deal) Victoria Hospital, Deal - Women's Health Whitstable & Tankerton Hospital William Harvey Hospital (Ashford)
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the NHS waiting list at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust?
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 73,875 patients on its NHS waiting list. The typical wait across all departments is around 17 weeks from GP referral, though this varies significantly by specialty.
Does East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust meet the NHS 18-week target?
About 5 in 10 patients at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation 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 East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust?
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust can be contacted via their main switchboard on 01227 766877. 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.