Across all departments, most patients wait about
10 weeks
That's roughly just over 2 months:
7 in 10 people are seen within 18 weeks.
Waits at this hospital haven't really changed since April 2025.
Formerly known as
This trust was formed from or previously known as:
Mid Kent Healthcare NHS TrustKent And Sussex Weald NHS Trust
Hospital sites at Maidstone And Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
Maidstone And Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust operates the following NHS hospital sites. Waiting list figures on this page cover the trust as a whole.
Benenden Hospital Buckland Hospital Crowborough War Memorial Hospital Darent Valley Hospital Edenbridge War Memorial Hospital Faversham Cottage Hospital Gravesham Community Hospital Hawkhurst Hospital Homoeopathic Hospital Kent & Canterbury Hospital Medway Maritime Hospital Preston Hall Hospital Qeqm Hospital Queen Victoria Hospital Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital Royal Victoria Hospital Sevenoaks Hospital Sheppey Community Hospital Sittingbourne Memorial Hospital The Maidstone Hospital The Maidstone Hospital - General The Maidstone Hospital - Head & Neck The Tunbridge Wells Hospital The Tunbridge Wells Hospital - General The Tunbridge Wells Hospital - Head & Neck Tonbridge Cottage Hospital Stroke Unit Uckfield Hospital Victoria Hospital Whitstable And Tankerton Hospital William Harvey Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the NHS waiting list at Maidstone And Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust?
Maidstone And Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust currently has about 48,280 patients on its NHS waiting list. The typical wait across all departments is around 10 weeks from GP referral, though this varies significantly by specialty.
Does Maidstone And Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust meet the NHS 18-week target?
About 7 in 10 patients at Maidstone And Tunbridge Wells NHS 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 Maidstone And Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust?
Maidstone And Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust can be contacted via their main switchboard on 01622 729000. 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.