NHS Gynaecology Referral Waiting Times in Maidstone

Maidstone And Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Updated April 2026

The typical wait to see a gynaecologist is

10 weeks

That's 2½ months

The NHS Gynaecology waiting list at Maidstone And Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust currently has 4,872 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 10 weeks from GP referral. About 7 in 10 Gynaecology patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). Maidstone And Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is an NHS Trust in the South East region. Waits at this hospital are about 1.7 weeks longer than in April 2025. It's slipped down 29 places in the national league for this department's; now 51 out of 187 hospitals.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Apr 25Apr 26
Typical wait
10.5weeks
▲ +1.7 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
7in 10
▼ -9.4 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
4.9k
▲ +1.1k
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
0
No change
Been on the list for 12+ months
7 in 10
seen within 18 weeks
The NHS tries to treat everyone this fast
4,872
people waiting right now
Currently on this department's list
28 weeks
long-wait time
About 1 in 12 people wait this long or longer
769 people
waiting for a surgery date
Already been told they need an operation

Wait time over time

Median wait for this department, with the national average as a dashed line.

▲ +1.7 wks

How long are people waiting?

Distribution of patients by how many weeks they've been on the waiting list.

How does this compare?

The national average wait to see a gynaecologist is about 13 weeks. This hospital is faster than the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 51st out of 187 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 14th out of 31 in South East

What does Gynaecology cover?

Common conditions and procedures for this department:

Heavy or painful periods
Endometriosis
Fibroids
Ovarian cysts
Pelvic pain investigation
Prolapse treatment
Cervical screening follow-up
Hysteroscopy
Menopause management
Fertility investigations

Hospital contact

Main hospital switchboard. ask to be connected to the department.

The Maidstone Hospital, Maidstone, ME16 9QQ
01622 729000
NHS Kent And Medway Integrated Care Board

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS Gynaecology waiting list at Maidstone And Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust?

Maidstone And Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust currently has about 4,872 patients on its Gynaecology waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 10 weeks.

Does Maidstone And Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust meet the NHS 18-week target for Gynaecology?

About 72% of Gynaecology patients at Maidstone And Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust are currently seen within 18 weeks of GP referral. The NHS constitutional target is 92%.

Can I choose a different hospital if the Gynaecology wait is too long?

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 Gynaecology 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.