East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
South East · CT1 3NG
www.eastkenthospitalsuniversity.nhs.ukWait Score
FCQC Rating
Not ratedAbout East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust is an NHS trust in the South East region, based in CT1 3NG. As of the latest data, there are 75,142 patients on the waiting list. 51.3% of patients are seen within the 18-week NHS target.
Waiting Times Overview
Median Wait
17.5 weeks
Within 18 Weeks
51.3%
Total Waiting
75,142
Over 52 Weeks
2,002
12-Month Trend (Median Wait)
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Waiting Times by Specialty
View all →| General Surgery(national) | 54.8% | F |
| ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat)(national) | 47.3% | F |
| Trauma & Orthopaedics(national) | 45.2% | F |
| Oral Surgery(national) | 37.6% | F |
| Gynaecology(national) | 56.7% | F |
| Ophthalmology(national) | 58.8% | F |
| Cardiology(national) | 36.8% | F |
| Dermatology(national) | 72.1% | D |
| Respiratory Medicine(national) | 42.1% | F |
| Urology(national) | 78.3% | C |
| Other Surgical(national) | 47.5% | F |
| Gastroenterology(national) | 40.5% | F |
| Rheumatology(national) | 36.7% | F |
| Other Medical(national) | 61.1% | F |
| Neurology(national) | 58.9% | F |
| Paediatrics(national) | 98.1% | A+ |
| Elderly Medicine(national) | 86.7% | A |
| Other Services(national) | 75.6% | C |
| General Medicine(national) | 40.0% | F |
| Cardiothoracic Surgery(national) | 100.0% | A+ |
A&E Performance
4-Hour Target
55.2%
Attendances
12,507
Over 12 Hours
995
A&E Trend (% within 4 hours)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long are waiting times at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust?
As of January 2026, 51.3% of patients at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust are seen within the NHS 18-week target. There are currently 75,142 patients on the waiting list.
What is the CQC rating for East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust?
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust has not yet been individually rated by the CQC in our dataset.
Does East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust have an A&E department?
Yes. East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust A&E sees approximately 12,507 patients per month, with 55.2% seen within 4 hours.
How does East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust compare to other hospitals?
The national average is 61.4% of patients seen within 18 weeks. East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust performs below average at 51.3%.
Data sourced from NHS England (Referral to Treatment waiting times, A&E statistics) and Care Quality Commission (CQC ratings). Last updated: 2026-03-14.
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