Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Waiting Times

The NHS waiting list at Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust currently has 24,048 patients waiting for treatment, with a typical wait of around 13 weeks from GP referral. About 6 in 10 patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS target is 9 in 10), and 205 have been waiting over a year.

NHS Foundation Trust Midlands Updated February 2026

Across all departments, most patients wait about 13 weeks

That's roughly 3 months: 6 in 10 people are seen within 18 weeks. Waits at this hospital are about 1.1 week longer than in February 2025.

12-month change

Then vs now at this hospital

Feb 25→Feb 26
Typical wait
13.2weeks
â–² +1.1 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
6in 10
â–¼ -3.1 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
24k
â–¼ -452
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
205
â–¼ -87
Been on the list for 12+ months

Hospital details

Address Rothwell Road, Kettering, NN16 8UZ
Phone 01536 492000
Integrated Care Board NHS Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board
Established 1994

Formerly known as

This trust was formed from or previously known as:

Kettering General Hospital

Waiting time trend

Median wait across all departments at this hospital, month by month.

â–² +1.1 wks

Department waiting times

Cardiology

8 weeks
83% within 18 weeks

Dermatology

13 weeks
70% within 18 weeks

Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT)

16 weeks
54% within 18 weeks

Geriatric Medicine

10 weeks
73% within 18 weeks

Gastroenterology

9 weeks
66% within 18 weeks

General Surgery

13 weeks
63% within 18 weeks

Gynaecology

13 weeks
64% within 18 weeks

Neurology

14 weeks
62% within 18 weeks

Ophthalmology (Eye Care)

12 weeks
71% within 18 weeks

Oral & Dental Surgery

28 weeks
33% within 18 weeks

Paediatrics

11 weeks
80% within 18 weeks

Plastic Surgery

14 weeks
64% within 18 weeks

Respiratory Medicine

11 weeks
74% within 18 weeks

Rheumatology

13 weeks
61% within 18 weeks

Trauma & Orthopaedics

13 weeks
64% within 18 weeks

Urology

12 weeks
67% within 18 weeks

Hospital sites at Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust operates the following NHS hospital sites. Waiting list figures on this page cover the trust as a whole.

Isebrook Hospital Kettering General Hospital Kettering General Hospital Rocket Team Woodland Hospital

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS waiting list at Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust?

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 24,048 patients on its NHS waiting list. The typical wait across all departments is around 13 weeks from GP referral, though this varies significantly by specialty.

Does Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust meet the NHS 18-week target?

About 6 in 10 patients at Kettering General Hospital 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 Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust?

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust can be contacted via their main switchboard on 01536 492000. 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.

Source: NHS England RTT statistics. about our methodology