William Harvey Hospital — Current A&E Queue

Also known as: WHH, William Harvey Ashford

Open 24/7AshfordAE

Last updated 1h ago · sourced from East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Typical Time in Department (AE)

214

minutes · ~ 3 hr 34 min

+63 min vs previous reading

Patients Waiting

Source:East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust A&E Waiting Times

About William Harvey Hospital

William Harvey Hospital is a district general hospital in Ashford, Kent, part of East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust. The hospital serves the communities of Ashford, Tenterden, and surrounding areas of East Kent. The Emergency Department provides 24-hour care and handles approximately 65,000 attendances per year. The hospital is a specialist centre for vascular surgery in East Kent and provides a full range of acute services. Named after the 17th-century physician William Harvey who discovered blood circulation, the hospital maintains strong links with Kent and Canterbury Christ Church University.

Hospital details

City: Ashford, TN24 0LZ
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

Emergency Department (A&E)

Vascular Surgery

Acute Medicine

General Surgery

Orthopaedics

Paediatrics

Maternity

Cardiology

Radiology

William Harvey Hospital A&E Wait Times — Last 24 Hours

Time	Typical Time in Dept	Change	Patients	Total in Dept
1h ago08:17	3 hr 34 min	+63 min(+42%)	2	—
1h ago07:36	2 hr 31 min	0 min(0%)	1	—
2h ago07:13	2 hr 31 min	+15 min(+11%)	1	—
2h ago06:48	2 hr 16 min	+19 min(+16%)	1	—
3h ago06:25	1 hr 57 min	-23 min(-16%)	2	—
3h ago05:37	2 hr 20 min	0 min(0%)	3	—
4h ago05:12	2 hr 20 min	+22 min(+19%)	3	—
4h ago04:36	1 hr 58 min	0 min(0%)	3	—
5h ago04:14	1 hr 58 min	-82 min(-41%)	3	—
5h ago03:36	3 hr 20 min	0 min(0%)	2	—
6h ago03:14	3 hr 20 min	+37 min(+23%)	2	—
7h ago02:35	2 hr 43 min	+36 min(+28%)	2	—

William Harvey Hospital in context

The latest reading puts William Harvey Hospital at roughly 3 hr 34 min. Across Kent the typical figure is around 1 hr 35 min. That puts this department noticeably above the area norm — the nearby-alternatives panel may show a shorter queue.

Wondering whether you actually need A&E?

Common Questions About William Harvey Hospital

How long is the queue at William Harvey Hospital right now?

The most recent figure shows roughly 3 hr 34 min (214 minutes) at William Harvey Hospital's A&E. This is pulled from the trust's public dashboard and refreshes regularly, but the actual time you wait will depend on how urgently you need treatment and how busy the department is when you arrive.

What are William Harvey Hospital's opening hours?

The A&E at William Harvey 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 Ashford be faster?

A&E at William Harvey 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 William Harvey Hospital?

William Harvey Hospital is in Ashford, postcode TN24 0LZ. Use the location search on this site to see the distance from where you are and compare it against other departments nearby.

When is William Harvey 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.