Maidstone And Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust Waiting Times

The NHS waiting list at Maidstone And Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust currently has 50,207 patients waiting for treatment, with a typical wait of around 11 weeks from GP referral. About 7 in 10 patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS target is 9 in 10), and 37 have been waiting over a year.

NHS Trust South East Updated February 2026

Across all departments, most patients wait about 11 weeks

That's roughly nearly 3 months: 7 in 10 people are seen within 18 weeks. Waits at this hospital are about 1 week longer than in February 2025.

12-month change

Then vs now at this hospital

Feb 25→Feb 26
Typical wait
11.4weeks
â–² +1 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
7in 10
â–¼ -1.9 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
50k
â–² +6k
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
37
â–² +37
Been on the list for 12+ months

Hospital details

Address The Maidstone Hospital, Hermitage Lane, Maidstone, ME16 9QQ
Phone 01622 729000
Integrated Care Board NHS Kent And Medway Integrated Care Board
Established 2000

Formerly known as

This trust was formed from or previously known as:

Mid Kent Healthcare NHS TrustKent And Sussex Weald NHS Trust

Waiting time trend

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

â–² +1 wks

Department waiting times

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

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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 50,207 patients on its NHS waiting list. The typical wait across all departments is around 11 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.