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
Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust waiting times
Latest NHS England figures for A&E, diagnostic tests and planned treatment at Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust, in the South East region, which serves Dartford.
A&E
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
Month by month
| Month | Within 4 hours | Attendances | 12-hour waits (decision to admit) | England within 4 hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | 80.1% | 16,496 | 490 | 74.4% |
| August 2026 | 80.3% | 15,369 | 479 | 75.0% |
| July 2026 | 80.5% | 16,167 | 143 | 75.4% |
| June 2026 | 82.7% | 15,503 | 323 | 75.0% |
| May 2026 | 82.1% | 15,668 | 409 | 75.7% |
| April 2026 | 82.2% | 15,465 | 404 | 76.9% |
| March 2026 | 81.8% | 16,297 | 497 | 77.1% |
| February 2026 | 79.7% | 14,395 | 344 | 74.1% |
| January 2026 | 79.8% | 15,203 | 502 | 72.5% |
| December 2025 | 80.9% | 15,460 | 342 | 73.8% |
| November 2025 | 80.2% | 15,546 | 249 | 74.2% |
| October 2025 | 80.4% | 15,675 | 112 | 74.2% |
| September 2025 | 83.3% | 14,983 | 129 | 75.1% |
Diagnostic tests
| 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% |
MRI: % waiting under 6 weeks England
CT: % waiting under 6 weeks England
Ultrasound: % waiting under 6 weeks England
Endoscopy: % waiting under 6 weeks England
Planned treatment (referral to 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
Other trusts in South East
| Trust | A&E within 4 hours | MRI under 6 weeks | RTT median weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isle of Wight NHS Trust | 80.1% | 100.0% | 11.9 |
| Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | 79.5% | 88.1% | 13.3 |
| Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust | 77.6% | 78.0% | 13.5 |
| Medway NHS Foundation Trust | 75.6% | 98.5% | 14.8 |
| Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust | 75.3% | 83.7% | 13.2 |
| Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust | 74.9% | 99.0% | 11.5 |
| Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust | 74.6% | 89.1% | 10.1 |
| East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust | 74.1% | 93.6% | 11.3 |
| Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust | 73.2% | 99.8% | 12.5 |
| East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust | 72.1% | 51.7% | 15.7 |
| Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust | 71.3% | 41.0% | 13.5 |
| University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust | 70.7% | 86.3% | 12.4 |
| Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | 67.1% | 99.2% | 13.9 |
| Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | 62.5% | 91.1% | 12.8 |
| University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust | 60.6% | 92.5% | 16.9 |
| Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust | 52.1% | 73.9% | 12.6 |
Towns served
Frequently asked questions
What are A&E waiting times like at Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust?
In September 2026, 80.1% of A&E attendances were dealt with within 4 hours, against 74.4% across England and the 95% standard.
How long is the waiting list at Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust?
30,107 people were waiting to start consultant-led treatment at the end of August 2026, with a median wait of 13.5 weeks. 882 had waited over a year.
How long is the MRI wait at Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust?
100.0% of the 846 people on the MRI waiting list had waited under 6 weeks at the end of August 2026.
How often are these figures 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.