QEQM Hospital Margate — Current UTC Queue

Check hoursMargateUrgent Treatment Centre

Last updated just now · sourced from Kent & Medway UTCs

Current Wait (UTC)

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Patients Waiting

Source:Kent & Medway UTCs A&E Waiting Times

About QEQM Hospital Margate

The Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (QEQM) is a district general hospital in Margate, Kent, part of East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust. The hospital serves the communities of Thanet and surrounding areas of East Kent. The Emergency Department handles approximately 60,000 attendances per year and operates 24 hours a day. QEQM provides a range of acute services and is the main emergency hospital for the Thanet area. The hospital has close links with Canterbury Christ Church University and plays an important role in training healthcare professionals in East Kent.

Hospital details

City: Margate
NHS Trust: Kent & Medway UTCs
Type: Urgent Treatment Centre

QEQM Hospital Margate A&E Wait Times — Last 24 Hours

Time	Typical Time in Dept	Change	Patients	Total in Dept
just now19:36	—	—	0	—
26 min ago19:10	20 min	—	1	—
54 min ago18:42	—	—	0	—
1h ago18:17	—	—	0	—
1h ago17:37	—	—	0	—
2h ago17:13	39 min	+14 min(+56%)	2	—
2h ago16:39	25 min	+2 min(+9%)	1	—
3h ago16:15	23 min	-30 min(-57%)	1	—
3h ago15:38	53 min	-5 min(-9%)	1	—
4h ago15:13	58 min	0 min(0%)	4	—
4h ago14:38	58 min	+27 min(+87%)	4	—
5h ago14:13	31 min	—	3	—

QEQM Hospital Margate in context

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Common Questions About QEQM Hospital Margate

How long is the queue at QEQM Hospital Margate right now?

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What are QEQM Hospital Margate's opening hours?

QEQM Hospital Margate 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 QEQM Hospital Margate?

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When is QEQM Hospital Margate 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.