East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Updated April 2026
The typical wait to see a paediatrician is
3 weeks
The NHS Paediatrics waiting list at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust currently has 662 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 3 weeks from GP referral. About 10 in 10 Paediatrics 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. Waits at this hospital haven't really changed since April 2025. It's slipped down 1 place in the national league for this department's; now 2 out of 117 hospitals.
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 paediatrician is about 11 weeks. This hospital is faster than the national average.
Ranked 2nd out of 117 hospitals nationally for this department
Ranked 2nd out of 18 in South East
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East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 662 patients on its Paediatrics waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 3 weeks.
About 98% of Paediatrics 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 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.