Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital A&E compared with the nearest alternatives
The two nearest open alternatives within 20 miles.
- Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital 5 in 10 seen within 4 hours This A&E See this A&E
- Victoria Hospital (Deal) Urgent treatment centre, 11 miles away See this unit
- Kent and Canterbury Hospital Urgent treatment centre, 15 miles away See this unit
More detail
| Measure | Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital | Victoria Hospital (Deal) | Kent and Canterbury Hospital |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | A&E | Urgent treatment centre | Urgent treatment centre |
| Distance from Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital | This site | 11 miles, about 35 min by car (estimate) | 15.2 miles, about 49 min by car (estimate) |
| Published wait | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Seen within 4 hours, September 2026 | 55% | No figure | No figure |
| Visits, September 2026 | 6,695 | 2,525 | 3,575 |
| Opening hours | Open 24 hours, every day | Check before travelling | Check before travelling |
| Run by | East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust | Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust | East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust |
Travel is an estimate.
NHS England figures, , checked . About the data.
Where to go
- Life-threatening (chest pain, trouble breathing, heavy bleeding, stroke signs, a fit, cannot be woken): call 999.
- Urgent but not life-threatening: A&E, or an urgent treatment centre, often quicker for cuts, sprains, minor burns and minor breaks.
- Not sure: NHS 111, online or by phone. They can book you a slot.
- Minor (coughs, colds, rashes): a pharmacist, no appointment needed.