A&E data for September 2026, published 8 October 2026 · Diagnostics (DM01) data for August 2026, published 8 October 2026 · Referral to treatment (RTT) data for August 2026, published 8 October 2026
NHS waiting times in Dartford
Dartford, Kent, is served mainly by Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust. This page brings together the latest published NHS England figures for A&E, scans and tests, and planned hospital treatment at that trust, with trends and comparisons against the South East region and England.
A&E waiting times in Dartford
In September 2026, 80.1% of the 16,496 people attending A&E at Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust were admitted, transferred or discharged within 4 hours. That is 5.7 points above the England average of 74.4% and 3.9 points above the South East average of 76.2%. It ranks 15 of 120 trusts with a major A&E in England and 2 of 17 in South East (1 = highest share within 4 hours). At the main emergency department (type 1), 74.3% spent 4 hours or less, against 60.6% across England. 3,815 patients were admitted as emergencies through A&E, and 490 waited more than 12 hours from the decision to admit them to being admitted.
Over the last 13 months the 4-hour figure has ranged from 79.7% (February 2026) to 83.3% (September 2025); it is down 3.2 points since September 2025.
Dartford and Gravesham: % within 4 hours of arrival England
Full A&E page for Dartford: 13-month history, nearby A&E departments and what to do if it is not an emergency.
Scan and test waiting times in Dartford
| Test | Waiting list | Waiting under 6 weeks | Waiting 13+ weeks | England under 6 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRI | 846 | 100.0% | 0 | 78.0% |
| CT | 914 | 91.4% | 6 | 88.8% |
| Ultrasound | 8,880 | 88.1% | 3 | 78.3% |
| Endoscopy | 413 | 94.7% | 14 | 69.6% |
Detailed pages: MRI waiting times in Dartford · CT waiting times in Dartford · Ultrasound waiting times in Dartford · Endoscopy waiting times in Dartford.
Waiting times for planned hospital treatment
At the end of August 2026, 30,107 people were waiting to start consultant-led treatment at Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust. Half had waited less than 13.5 weeks (England: 12.2 weeks) and 61.0% had waited under 18 weeks, 4.2 points below the England figure of 65.2%. The NHS constitution standard is 92% within 18 weeks.
| Specialty | Waiting | Median weeks | Under 18 weeks | Over 52 weeks | England median weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Surgery | 7,392 | 15.2 | 56.1% | 467 | 12.8 |
| Trauma and Orthopaedic | 5,003 | 17.7 | 50.8% | 262 | 13.9 |
| Gynaecology | 4,595 | 15.6 | 55.6% | 128 | 14.2 |
| Urology | 3,111 | 10.0 | 70.0% | 14 | 12.2 |
| Gastroenterology | 2,202 | 12.0 | 65.6% | 0 | 11.0 |
| Cardiology | 1,975 | 15.0 | 61.0% | 4 | 11.9 |
| Neurology | 1,275 | 12.9 | 66.1% | 0 | 13.2 |
| Respiratory Medicine | 1,131 | 12.6 | 68.3% | 0 | 10.4 |
Dartford and Gravesham: median RTT wait (weeks) England
ADHD and autism assessment waits in the local ICB area
ADHD: in June 2026 there were 23,160 open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment in NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board. 11,665 (50.4%) had been open for a year or more, compared with 57.8% across England. 17,260 had no first contact recorded yet. ADHD waits by area.
Autism: in June 2026, 5,970 people had an open suspected autism referral in this ICB area, and 5,310 (88.9%) had been waiting at least 13 weeks (England 86.8%). Autism waits by area.
Nearby towns
A&E performance at the main trust for the nearest towns on this site.
| Nearby town | Distance | Main trust or board | Within 4 hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwich | 9 miles | Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust | 71.1% |
| Hackney | 14 miles | Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust | 78.5% |
| Croydon | 15 miles | Croydon Health Services NHS Trust | 72.4% |
| Westminster | 16 miles | Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust | 75.5% |
| Camden | 17 miles | Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust | 80.1% |
| Maidstone | 18 miles | Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust | 74.9% |
| Epsom | 23 miles | Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust | 70.8% |
| Crawley | 29 miles | Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust | 52.1% |
What these figures mean
The 4-hour A&E figure is the share of people who were admitted, transferred or discharged within 4 hours of arriving. The NHS constitution standard is 95%. The diagnostics figures show how long people on the waiting list for a test had waited at the end of the month; the standard is that fewer than 1% wait 6 weeks or more. The referral to treatment (RTT) figures cover people waiting to start consultant-led treatment, against a standard of 92% within 18 weeks. These are averages for a whole trust and do not predict how long any one person will wait.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the A&E wait in Dartford?
In September 2026, 80.1% of A&E attendances at Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust were dealt with within 4 hours, against 74.4% across England. 490 patients waited more than 12 hours from decision to admit. Actual waits depend on how urgent your condition is.
How long is the wait for an MRI scan in Dartford?
At the end of August 2026, 100.0% of the 846 people waiting for an MRI at Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust had waited under 6 weeks (England 78.0%).
How long is the wait for hospital treatment in Dartford?
The median wait for consultant-led treatment at Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust was 13.5 weeks at the end of August 2026, and 61.0% of patients had waited under 18 weeks.
Which NHS trust serves Dartford?
Dartford is mapped to Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust on this site, based on the nearest major hospitals. Some patients may be treated by other trusts depending on where they live and are referred.
How often are these waiting times updated?
NHS England publishes A&E, diagnostics (DM01) and referral to treatment (RTT) statistics every month, usually on the second Thursday. A&E figures cover the previous month; diagnostics and RTT figures are a month further behind. This site refreshes when new files are published.