East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Updated June 2026
The typical wait to see a consultant is
12 weeks
That's nearly 3 months
The NHS General Medicine waiting list at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust currently has 28 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 12 weeks from GP referral. About 8 in 10 General Medicine patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). 1 have been waiting over a year. East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust is an NHS Foundation Trust in the South East region.
Of those waiting over a year, here's how long they've been waiting:
Median wait for this department, with the national average as a dashed line.
Distribution of patients by how many weeks they've been on the waiting list.
The national average wait to see a consultant is about 8 weeks. This hospital is slower than the national average.
Ranked 62nd out of 77 hospitals nationally for this department
Ranked 10th out of 10 in South East
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East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 28 patients on its General Medicine waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 12 weeks.
About 75% 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%.
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.