Herne Bay UTC hospital building

Herne Bay UTC — Current UTC Queue

Check hoursHerne BayUrgent Treatment Centre

Last updated just now · sourced from Kent & Medway UTCs

Current Wait (UTC)

40

minutes · ~ 40 min

0 min vs previous reading

Patients Waiting

4

Hospital details

City
Herne Bay
NHS Trust
Kent & Medway UTCs
Type
Urgent Treatment Centre

Herne Bay UTC A&E Wait Times — Last 24 Hours

TimeTypical Time in DeptChangePatientsTotal in Dept
just now19:3640 min0 min(0%)4—
26 min ago19:1040 min0 min(0%)4—
54 min ago18:4240 min0 min(0%)4—
1h ago18:1740 min0 min(0%)4—
1h ago17:3740 min0 min(0%)4—
2h ago17:1340 min0 min(0%)4—
2h ago16:3940 min0 min(0%)4—
3h ago16:1540 min0 min(0%)4—
3h ago15:3840 min0 min(0%)4—
4h ago15:1340 min-5 min(-11%)4—
4h ago14:3845 min0 min(0%)8—
5h ago14:1345 min0 min(0%)8—

Herne Bay UTC in context

The latest reading puts Herne Bay UTC at roughly 40 min. Across Kent the typical figure is around 1 hr 32 min. That is comfortably below the area norm, suggesting a relatively quiet department right now.

Common Questions About Herne Bay UTC

How long is the queue at Herne Bay UTC right now?

The most recent figure shows roughly 40 min (40 minutes) at Herne Bay UTC's UTC. 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 Herne Bay UTC's opening hours?

Herne Bay UTC is open: contact the hospital for confirmed hours. If you need care outside those hours, dial 111 for advice on the nearest open department.

How do I get to Herne Bay UTC?

Herne Bay UTC is in Herne Bay. Use the location search on this site to see the distance from where you are and compare it against other departments nearby.

When is Herne Bay UTC UTC 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.

Queue Colour Guide

Wait < 120 mins
Wait 120-240 mins
Wait > 240 mins
Checked for accuracy

Page content is periodically verified against official sources. All queue data comes from NHS Trust dashboards and government statistical releases.