NHS General Medicine Referral Waiting Times in Canterbury

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Updated April 2026

The typical wait to see a consultant is

10 weeks

That's just over 2 months

The NHS General Medicine waiting list at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust currently has 20 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 10 weeks from GP referral. About 6 in 10 General Medicine patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust is an NHS Foundation Trust in the South East region.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Apr 25Apr 26
Typical wait
9.5weeks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
6in 10
▲ +20 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
20
▲ +10
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
0
No change
Been on the list for 12+ months
6 in 10
seen within 18 weeks
The NHS tries to treat everyone this fast
20
people waiting right now
Currently on this department's list
37 weeks
long-wait time
About 1 in 12 people wait this long or longer

Wait time over time

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

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 consultant is about 9 weeks. This hospital is about the same as the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 55th out of 82 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 9th out of 10 in South East

What does General Medicine cover?

Common conditions and procedures for this department:

Complex diagnostic investigations
Chronic disease management
Unexplained weight loss
Fatigue investigation
Fever of unknown origin
Anaemia workup
Diabetes management
Hypertension review

Hospital contact

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

Kent & Canterbury Hospital, Canterbury, CT1 3NG
01227 766877
NHS Kent And Medway Integrated Care Board

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS General Medicine waiting list at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust?

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 20 patients on its General Medicine waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 10 weeks.

Does East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust meet the NHS 18-week target for General Medicine?

About 60% of General Medicine patients at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust are currently seen within 18 weeks of GP referral. The NHS constitutional target is 92%.

Can I choose a different hospital if the General Medicine 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 General Medicine 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.