Across all departments, most patients wait about
6 weeks
That's roughly just over 1 month:
10 in 10 people are seen within 18 weeks.
Waits at this hospital are about 2 weeks longer than in February 2025.
Hospital sites at Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust operates the following NHS hospital sites. Waiting list figures on this page cover the trust as a whole.
Buckland Hospital Edenbridge Hospital Faversham Cottage Hospital Gravesham Community Hospital Hawkhurst Cottage Hospital Hawkhurst Hospital Kent & Canterbury Hospital Livingstone Hospital Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital Royal Victoria Hospital Folkestone Sevenoaks Hospital Sheppy Community Hospital Sittingbourne Memorial Hospital St Martins Hospital Tonbridge Cottage Hospital Tunbridge Wells Hospital Victoria Hospital West View Hospital Whitstable & Tankerton Hospital William Harvey Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the NHS waiting list at Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust?
Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 4,126 patients on its NHS waiting list. The typical wait across all departments is around 6 weeks from GP referral, though this varies significantly by specialty.
Does Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust meet the NHS 18-week target?
About 10 in 10 patients at Kent Community Health 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 Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust?
Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust can be contacted via their main switchboard on 01622 211900. 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.