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NHS Cardiology Referral Waiting Times in Gillingham

Medway NHS Foundation Trust

Updated August 2026

The typical wait to see a cardiologist is

19 weeks

That's just over 4 months

The NHS Cardiology waiting list at Medway NHS Foundation Trust currently has 3,322 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 19 weeks from GP referral. About 5 in 10 Cardiology patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). 29 have been waiting over a year. Medway NHS Foundation Trust is an NHS Foundation Trust in the South East region. Waits at this hospital are about 2.5 weeks shorter than in August 2025. It's slipped down 2 places in the national league for this department's; now 125 out of 126 hospitals.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Aug 25→Aug 26
Typical wait
19weeks
▼ -2.5 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
5in 10
▲ +3.6 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
3.3k
▼ -211
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
29
▼ -237
Been on the list for 12+ months
5 in 10
seen within 18 weeks
The NHS tries to treat everyone this fast
3,322
people waiting right now
Currently on this department's list
43 weeks
long-wait time
About 1 in 12 people wait this long or longer
29 people
have waited over a year
Been on the list for 12+ months
250 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.

▼ -2.5 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 cardiologist is about 12 weeks. This hospital is slower than the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 125th out of 126 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 21st out of 21 in South East

What does Cardiology cover?

Common conditions and procedures for this department:

Chest pain investigation
Heart rhythm problems (arrhythmia)
Heart failure management
Angiogram and angioplasty
Echocardiogram
High blood pressure
Heart murmur assessment
Palpitations
Post-heart attack follow-up

Hospital contact

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

Medway Maritime Hospital, Gillingham, ME7 5NY
01634 830000
NHS Kent And Medway Integrated Care Board

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS Cardiology waiting list at Medway NHS Foundation Trust?

Medway NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 3,322 patients on its Cardiology waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 19 weeks.

Does Medway NHS Foundation Trust meet the NHS 18-week target for Cardiology?

About 48% of Cardiology patients at Medway NHS Foundation Trust are currently seen within 18 weeks of GP referral. The NHS constitutional target is 92%.

Can I choose a different hospital if the Cardiology 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 Cardiology 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.