Maidstone Hospital — Current A&E Queue
Also known as: Maidstone A&E, Maidstone General
Last updated 1h ago · sourced from East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Typical Time in Department (AE)
No live feed — typical wait
238
minutes · ~ 3 hr 58 min
45.2% seen within 4 hours
Estimate from NHS England official statistics (August 2026) — not live
Patients Waiting
0
About Maidstone Hospital
Maidstone Hospital is a district general hospital in Maidstone, the county town of Kent. Part of Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust, the hospital provides acute and specialist services to a population of approximately 500,000 across West Kent and parts of East Sussex. The Emergency Department handles around 80,000 attendances per year and includes a co-located Urgent Treatment Centre. The hospital is the Trust's centre for cancer services, oncology, and specialist diagnostics. The site has undergone significant investment in recent years, including a new emergency care centre.
Hospital details
- City
- Maidstone, ME16 9QQ
- Opening Hours
- Open: 24 hours, 7 days a week
- NHS Trust
- East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
- Type
- Accident & Emergency (Type 1)
Departments & Services
Maidstone Hospital A&E Wait Times — Last 24 Hours
| Time | Typical Time in Dept | Change | Patients | Total in Dept |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1h ago08:17 | — | — | 0 | — |
| 1h ago07:36 | — | — | 0 | — |
| 2h ago07:13 | — | — | 0 | — |
| 2h ago06:48 | — | — | 0 | — |
| 3h ago06:25 | — | — | 0 | — |
| 3h ago05:37 | — | — | 0 | — |
| 4h ago05:12 | — | — | 0 | — |
| 4h ago04:36 | — | — | 0 | — |
| 5h ago04:14 | — | — | 0 | — |
| 5h ago03:36 | — | — | 0 | — |
| 6h ago03:14 | — | — | 0 | — |
| 7h ago02:35 | — | — | 0 | — |
Maidstone Hospital in context
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Wondering whether you actually need A&E?Common Questions About Maidstone Hospital
How long is the queue at Maidstone Hospital right now?
We do not have a current reading for Maidstone Hospital. Try refreshing later, or ring the hospital switchboard for the latest situation.
What are Maidstone Hospital's opening hours?
The A&E at Maidstone Hospital runs around the clock — 24 hours, seven days a week, bank holidays included. No appointment is needed; patients are assessed on arrival and seen in order of clinical urgency, not arrival time.
Do I actually need A&E, or could a UTC near Maidstone be faster?
A&E at Maidstone Hospital is the right place for anything that could be life-threatening — chest pain, stroke symptoms, uncontrolled bleeding, serious breathing problems or major injuries. For less severe issues (sprains, small cuts, minor fractures, bites, burns), a nearby Urgent Treatment Centre will almost always see you sooner. If you are unsure, ring 111 — they can point you to the best service and sometimes book you a timed slot.
How do I get to Maidstone Hospital?
Maidstone Hospital is in Maidstone, postcode ME16 9QQ. Use the location search on this site to see the distance from where you are and compare it against other departments nearby.
When is Maidstone Hospital A&E typically quietest?
Nationally, emergency departments see the fewest arrivals between about 6 am and 9 am. Demand tends to peak on Monday mornings, weekday evenings after 6 pm, and on Friday and Saturday nights. Arriving during a quieter window — if your condition allows it — can noticeably cut the time you spend waiting.
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