Royal Victoria Hospital Folkestone — Current UTC Queue
Last updated 24 min ago · sourced from Kent & Medway UTCs
Current Wait (UTC)
minutes · ~ 15 min
Patients Waiting
1
Hospital details
- City
- Folkestone
- NHS Trust
- Kent & Medway UTCs
- Type
- Urgent Treatment Centre
Royal Victoria Hospital Folkestone A&E Wait Times — Last 24 Hours
| Time | Typical Time in Dept | Change | Patients | Total in Dept |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 min ago20:14 | 15 min | — | 1 | — |
| 55 min ago19:44 | — | — | 0 | — |
| 58 min ago19:41 | — | — | 0 | — |
| 1h ago19:36 | — | — | 0 | — |
| 1h ago19:11 | 37 min | -27 min(-42%) | 2 | — |
| 1h ago18:42 | 1 hr 4 min | +4 min(+7%) | 3 | — |
| 2h ago18:17 | 1 hr | -2 min(-3%) | 4 | — |
| 3h ago17:37 | 1 hr 2 min | -92 min(-60%) | 5 | — |
| 3h ago17:12 | 2 hr 34 min | +30 min(+24%) | 4 | — |
| 3h ago16:40 | 2 hr 4 min | -3 min(-2%) | 3 | — |
| 4h ago16:15 | 2 hr 7 min | +28 min(+28%) | 10 | — |
| 5h ago15:38 | 1 hr 39 min | -77 min(-44%) | 10 | — |
Royal Victoria Hospital Folkestone in context
The latest reading puts Royal Victoria Hospital Folkestone at roughly 15 min. Across Kent the typical figure is around 1 hr 41 min. That is comfortably below the area norm, suggesting a relatively quiet department right now.
Common Questions About Royal Victoria Hospital Folkestone
How long is the queue at Royal Victoria Hospital Folkestone right now?
The most recent figure shows roughly 15 min (15 minutes) at Royal Victoria Hospital Folkestone'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 Royal Victoria Hospital Folkestone's opening hours?
Royal Victoria Hospital Folkestone 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 Royal Victoria Hospital Folkestone?
Royal Victoria Hospital Folkestone is in Folkestone. Use the location search on this site to see the distance from where you are and compare it against other departments nearby.
When is Royal Victoria Hospital Folkestone 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.
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Page content is periodically verified against official sources. All queue data comes from NHS Trust dashboards and government statistical releases.