Hospital waiting times near Thanet
Hospital waiting times near Thanet for every specialty, NHS and independent, from NHS England's figures. Pick what you need: each line shows the shortest treated wait within 25 miles.
- Bones, joints and muscles
Trauma and orthopaedics
12 to 35 weeks at Chaucer Hospital - Eyes
Ophthalmology
12 to 25 weeks at Chaucer Hospital - Ears, nose and throat
Ear, nose and throat
15 to 41 weeks at Spencer Private Hospitals Ltd - General surgery
General surgery
5 to 52 weeks at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust - Bladder, kidneys and prostate
Urology
8 to 33 weeks at Spencer Private Hospitals Ltd - Gynaecology
Gynaecology
8 to 46 weeks at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust - Mouth and jaw surgery
Oral surgery
42 to 59 weeks at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust - Stomach and bowel
Gastroenterology
22 to 46 weeks at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust - Heart
Cardiology
16 to 67 weeks at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust - Skin
Dermatology
6 to 33 weeks at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust - Lungs and breathing
Respiratory medicine
31 to 51 weeks at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust - Brain and nerves
Neurology
20 to 46 weeks at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust - Joints and arthritis
Rheumatology
47 to 55 weeks at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust - Care of older people
Elderly medicine
10 to 26 weeks at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust - Other medical services
Other medical services
11 to 43 weeks at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust - Children's services
Other paediatric services
6 to 11 weeks at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust - Other surgical services
Other surgical services
26 to 53 weeks at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust - Other services
Other services
10 to 50 weeks at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
A&E waiting times near Thanet. Already waiting? See where you stand. Private hospitals near Thanet.
NHS England figures, . Checked for new figures . About the data.
Questions people ask
Which hospital near Thanet has the shortest waiting times?
It depends on what you need. In August 2026 the shortest treated wait within 25 miles of Thanet was for general surgery at William Harvey and Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital, where half of people were treated within 5 weeks. Pick a specialty above to see every hospital ranked.
Can I choose a hospital with a shorter wait?
Yes. When your GP refers you for a first outpatient appointment you can choose any hospital in England with an NHS contract, including independent hospitals the NHS pays for. Each specialty page here has a printable sheet to take to your GP.
Are these Thanet hospital waiting times live?
No. They are NHS England's monthly referral to treatment figures, covering waits up to August 2026, published about two months after the month ends. A&E four-hour figures are monthly too. A&E waiting times near Thanet.