Across all departments, most patients wait about
14 weeks
That's roughly just over 3 months:
6 in 10 people are seen within 18 weeks.
Waits at this hospital are about 2.9 weeks shorter than in February 2025.
Formerly known as
This trust was formed from or previously known as:
Medway Acute UnitMedway Priority Care Unit
Hospital sites at Medway NHS Foundation Trust
Medway NHS Foundation Trust operates the following NHS hospital sites. Waiting list figures on this page cover the trust as a whole.
Benenden Hospital Blackheath Hospital Chelsfield Park Hospital Crowborough Hospital Darent Valley Hospital Edenbridge Hospital Fawkham Manor Hospital Gravesham Community Hospital Maidstone Hospital Medway Maritime Hospital Medway Maritime Hospital - Anaesthetics (Pain) Nuffield Health - Tunbridge Wells Hospital One Ashford Hospital Sevenoaks Hospital Sheppey Community Hospital Shirley Oaks Hospital Sittingbourne Hospital Spire Alexandra Hospital The Sloane Hospital The Somerfield Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the NHS waiting list at Medway NHS Foundation Trust?
Medway NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 34,774 patients on its NHS waiting list. The typical wait across all departments is around 14 weeks from GP referral, though this varies significantly by specialty.
Does Medway NHS Foundation Trust meet the NHS 18-week target?
About 6 in 10 patients at Medway 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 Medway NHS Foundation Trust?
Medway NHS Foundation Trust can be contacted via their main switchboard on 01634 830000. 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.