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Not ratedAbout Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is an NHS trust in the South East region, based in ME16 9QQ. As of the latest data, there are 49,509 patients on the waiting list. 70.0% of patients are seen within the 18-week NHS target.
Waiting Times Overview
Median Wait
11.5 weeks
Within 18 Weeks
70.0%
Total Waiting
49,509
Over 52 Weeks
15
12-Month Trend (Median Wait)
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Waiting Times by Specialty
View all →| Ophthalmology(national) | 76.7% | C |
| General Surgery(national) | 70.5% | D |
| ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat)(national) | 54.2% | F |
| Other Medical(national) | 75.4% | C |
| Gynaecology(national) | 75.2% | C |
| Paediatrics(national) | 62.4% | F |
| Trauma & Orthopaedics(national) | 73.2% | D |
| Gastroenterology(national) | 61.0% | F |
| Cardiology(national) | 64.2% | F |
| Urology(national) | 83.9% | B |
| Neurology(national) | 62.3% | F |
| Respiratory Medicine(national) | 68.3% | D |
| Other Surgical(national) | 88.6% | A |
| Rheumatology(national) | 96.1% | A+ |
| Elderly Medicine(national) | 100.0% | A+ |
| Cardiothoracic Surgery(national) | 89.7% | A |
| General Medicine(national) | 100.0% | A+ |
A&E Performance
4-Hour Target
75.6%
Attendances
16,798
Over 12 Hours
373
A&E Trend (% within 4 hours)
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CQC Quality Ratings
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Goodeffective
Goodcaring
Goodresponsive
GoodWell-led
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long are waiting times at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust?
As of January 2026, 70.0% of patients at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust are seen within the NHS 18-week target. There are currently 49,509 patients on the waiting list.
What is the CQC rating for Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust?
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust has not yet been individually rated by the CQC in our dataset.
Does Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust have an A&E department?
Yes. Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust A&E sees approximately 16,798 patients per month, with 75.6% seen within 4 hours.
How does Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust compare to other hospitals?
The national average is 61.4% of patients seen within 18 weeks. Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust performs above average at 70.0%.
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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