Maidstone Hospital — Current A&E Queue

Also known as: Maidstone A&E, Maidstone General

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Last updated just now · sourced from East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Typical Time in Department (AE)

Live wait unavailable

Average

151

minutes

Patients Waiting

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

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

Emergency Department (A&E)

Urgent Treatment Centre

Cancer Centre

Oncology

Acute Medicine

General Surgery

Orthopaedics

Radiology

Pathology

Maidstone Hospital A&E Wait Times — Last 24 Hours

Time	Typical Time in Dept	Change	Patients	Total in Dept
just now20:14	—	—	0	—
37 min ago19:36	3 hr	0 min(0%)	15	—
1h ago19:10	3 hr	0 min(0%)	15	—
1h ago18:42	3 hr	0 min(0%)	15	—
1h ago18:17	3 hr	0 min(0%)	15	—
2h ago17:37	3 hr	0 min(0%)	15	—
3h ago17:13	3 hr	0 min(0%)	15	—
3h ago16:39	3 hr	0 min(0%)	15	—
3h ago16:15	3 hr	0 min(0%)	15	—
4h ago15:38	3 hr	+30 min(+20%)	15	—
5h ago15:13	2 hr 30 min	0 min(0%)	13	—
5h ago14:38	2 hr 30 min	0 min(0%)	13	—

Maidstone Hospital in context

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Common Questions About Maidstone Hospital

How long is the queue at Maidstone Hospital right now?

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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.