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
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust waiting times
Latest NHS England figures for A&E, diagnostic tests and planned treatment at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust, in the South East region, which serves Maidstone.
A&E
In September 2026, 74.9% of the 23,409 people attending A&E at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust were admitted, transferred or discharged within 4 hours. That is 0.5 points above the England average of 74.4% and 1.3 points below the South East average of 76.2%. It ranks 44 of 120 trusts with a major A&E in England and 7 of 17 in South East (1 = highest share within 4 hours). At the main emergency department (type 1), 72.9% spent 4 hours or less, against 60.6% across England. 2,242 patients were admitted as emergencies through A&E, and 686 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 74.9% (September 2026) to 81.4% (September 2025); it is down 6.5 points since September 2025.
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells: % 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 | 74.9% | 23,409 | 686 | 74.4% |
| August 2026 | 76.2% | 22,310 | 272 | 75.0% |
| July 2026 | 75.2% | 22,742 | 324 | 75.4% |
| June 2026 | 79.3% | 21,896 | 163 | 75.0% |
| May 2026 | 80.6% | 22,064 | 287 | 75.7% |
| April 2026 | 79.0% | 21,217 | 261 | 76.9% |
| March 2026 | 80.3% | 23,091 | 131 | 77.1% |
| February 2026 | 78.3% | 19,642 | 373 | 74.1% |
| January 2026 | 75.0% | 22,104 | 629 | 72.5% |
| December 2025 | 76.0% | 21,002 | 383 | 73.8% |
| November 2025 | 80.5% | 21,099 | 247 | 74.2% |
| October 2025 | 79.8% | 23,823 | 317 | 74.2% |
| September 2025 | 81.4% | 23,227 | 96 | 75.1% |
Diagnostic tests
| Test | Waiting list | Waiting under 6 weeks | Waiting 13+ weeks | England under 6 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRI | 1,526 | 99.0% | 0 | 78.0% |
| CT | 2,402 | 99.3% | 0 | 88.8% |
| Ultrasound | 5,547 | 79.8% | 0 | 78.3% |
| Endoscopy | 966 | 81.1% | 79 | 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, 50,987 people were waiting to start consultant-led treatment at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust. Half had waited less than 11.5 weeks (England: 12.2 weeks) and 70.0% had waited under 18 weeks, 4.8 points above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ear Nose and Throat | 6,110 | 17.4 | 52.5% | 1 | 15.4 |
| Gynaecology | 5,953 | 12.9 | 64.9% | 0 | 14.2 |
| Ophthalmology | 5,934 | 9.4 | 74.7% | 0 | 10.4 |
| General Surgery | 5,833 | 11.0 | 70.2% | 0 | 12.8 |
| Other - Medicals | 5,398 | 8.6 | 81.7% | 0 | 10.7 |
| Other - Paediatrics | 4,653 | 15.4 | 58.2% | 3 | 12.3 |
| Trauma and Orthopaedic | 4,271 | 10.8 | 75.6% | 0 | 13.9 |
| Gastroenterology | 2,806 | 14.4 | 62.9% | 0 | 11.0 |
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells: 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 |
| Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust | 80.1% | 100.0% | 13.5 |
| 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 |
| 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 Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust?
In September 2026, 74.9% 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 Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust?
50,987 people were waiting to start consultant-led treatment at the end of August 2026, with a median wait of 11.5 weeks. 4 had waited over a year.
How long is the MRI wait at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust?
99.0% of the 1,526 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.