Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust waiting times
Here is how long people waited for treatment at Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust, by specialty, in August 2026.
Ashford, South East, TN25 4AZ. ODS code RYY.
Hospital waiting times near Ashford. A&E waiting times near Ashford.
Waits by specialty
Each band runs from the point where half of patients had been treated to the point where 9 in 10 had.
| Specialty | Treated waits | Waiting now | Within 18 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other medical services | 8 to 11 weeks | 4 to 8 weeks | 100% |
| Trauma and orthopaedics | 13 to 18 weeks | 7 to 15 weeks | 100% |
NHS England figures, . Checked for new figures . About the data.
Sites this trust runs: Hawkhurst Cottage Hospital, Royal Victoria Hospital Folkestone, Sheppy Community Hospital, St Martins Hospital, West View Hospital. The figures below cover all of them.
Where to find them
- Hawkhurst Cottage Hospital
High Street, Hawkhurst, Cranbrook, TN18 4PU Map - Royal Victoria Hospital Folkestone
Radnor Park Avenue, Folkestone, CT19 5BN Map - St Martins Hospital
Littlebourne Road, Canterbury, CT1 1AZ Map - West View Hospital
Plummer Lane, Tenterden, TN30 6TX Map
Addresses from the NHS Organisation Data Service.
Scan and test waits
People waiting for each test in August 2026, and the share who had waited over six weeks. The standard is under 1 in 100.
| Test | Waiting | Over six weeks | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hearing test | 782 | 33% | 43% |
NHS England figures, . Checked for new figures . About the data.
Questions people ask
How long is the waiting list at Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust?
At the end of August 2026, 4,655 people were on the waiting list across all specialties. Half had waited under 6 weeks and 9 in 10 under 15 weeks. 100% were within the 18-week standard. Each specialty in the table below has its own figure.
Can I check where I am on the waiting list?
Not from this site: these are NHS England's monthly figures for whole specialties, not individual patients. The NHS App shows your own referral, and the hospital's patient advice and liaison service (PALS) can tell you your position and whether your referral is marked urgent. See how your wait compares.
How do I get seen sooner than the Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust wait time?
When your GP refers you, you can choose any hospital in England that holds an NHS contract, including independent hospitals the NHS pays for. If you have already waited over 18 weeks with no date in the next 8 weeks, you can ask to move. Compare every hospital near you first. Hospital waiting times near Ashford.