NHS Buckland Hospital UTC Live Waiting Times, Dover
Also known as: Dover Urgent Treatment Centre, Dover UTC, Buckland UTC, Buckland Hospital Dover, Buckland Hospital UTC, Dover Minor Injuries Unit, Buckland Hospital, Dover
Last updated sourced from East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Hospital details
Dover, CT17 0HD
About Buckland Hospital UTC
Buckland Hospital is a modern NHS community hospital on Coombe Valley Road in Dover, Kent, run by East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust. It re-opened in June 2015 following a £23 million redevelopment designed to bring more care closer to people living along the south Kent coast. The site is home to the Dover Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) — a GP- and nurse-led service for urgent but non life-threatening illnesses and injuries — which is open from 8am to 8pm every day of the year, with on-site X-ray available Monday to Friday from 9am to 4.45pm. Alongside the UTC, Buckland Hospital provides outpatient clinics, diagnostic imaging, a renal dialysis satellite unit, day surgery and child health services. It is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission. Buckland does not have a 24-hour A&E department; for life-threatening emergencies the nearest emergency departments are William Harvey Hospital in Ashford and the Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital (QEQM) in Margate. Current Dover UTC waiting times are tracked here in real time, sourced from NHS Kent and Medway.
Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC)
An Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) is for urgent but not life-threatening illnesses and injuries that need same-day care — sprains and strains, suspected broken bones, minor head injuries, cuts and wounds, minor burns and scalds, bites, and minor eye injuries. The Dover UTC at Buckland Hospital is GP- and nurse-led and has X-ray on site Monday to Friday. It is open 8am to 8pm every day — it is not a 24-hour A&E. For chest pain, suspected stroke, severe bleeding, difficulty breathing or any life-threatening emergency, call 999 or go to your nearest A&E (William Harvey Hospital, Ashford, or QEQM, Margate). If you are unsure which service you need, call NHS 111 first — they can advise you and book you in.
Departments & Services
- Urgent Treatment Centre (8am-8pm daily)
- Minor Injuries Treatment
- X-ray and Diagnostic Imaging (Mon-Fri)
- Outpatient Clinics
- Renal Dialysis (Satellite Unit)
- Day Surgery
- Child Health Services
- Phlebotomy
- Physiotherapy
- Pharmacy
Buckland Hospital UTC A&E Wait Times in Dover — Last 24 Hours
| Hour | Avg. Wait |
|---|---|
Today, 8 PM | 0 min |
Today, 7 PM | 0 min |
Today, 6 PM | 0 min |
Today, 5 PM | 0 min |
Today, 4 PM | 0 min |
Today, 3 PM | 0 min |
Today, 2 PM | 0 min |
Today, 1 PM | 0 min |
Nearest A&E alternatives
See live A&E wait times at other NHS hospitals near Buckland Hospital UTC
How Buckland Hospital UTC compares to nearby hospitals
Buckland Hospital is a community hospital, so the fair comparison is with other urgent and minor-injury services rather than with a full emergency department. The Dover UTC handles the urgent-care end of the spectrum — sprains, suspected broken bones, minor head injuries, cuts, minor burns and similar — while serious and life-threatening emergencies for the Dover and Deal area are dealt with at the 24-hour A&E departments at William Harvey Hospital in Ashford and the Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital (QEQM) in Margate, both also run by East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust.
Within NHS Kent and Medway, several other urgent treatment centres publish live waits on the same feed shown on this page, including Estuary View in Whitstable and Herne Bay UTC further along the coast. For Dover residents these are generally too far to be practical alternatives day to day, but the nearest-alternatives section above lists the closest comparable sites with their current waits so you can make a like-for-like choice. Wait times at any single UTC can change quickly depending on staffing and how many people arrive at once, so a live side-by-side comparison is far more useful than any single-site average — and for anything potentially serious, an A&E is the right place even if its wait looks longer.
Buckland Hospital UTC — frequently asked questions
Answers to common questions about waiting times and visiting this UTC.
What is the average UTC waiting time at Buckland Hospital UTC?
As of the latest update, the current UTC wait at Buckland Hospital is 48 minutes (about 48 min). This figure is labelled "Live" — see the freshness badge next to the wait number for the exact source and timestamp. Wait times fluctuate throughout the day, so this may not be the exact time you wait.
What time is Buckland Hospital UTC least busy?
Across most UK Urgent Treatment Centres, the quietest period is typically between 4am and 7am, with a secondary lull around mid-morning on weekdays. Friday and Saturday evenings, as well as Monday mornings, generally see the longest waits. Check the Wait History above to see the recent trends for Buckland Hospital UTC.
Is there a way to check UTC wait times for Buckland Hospital UTC?
Yes, you can check the live UTC waiting times for Buckland Hospital right here on this page. We update this data regularly based on the information provided by East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust.
How long can Buckland Hospital UTC make you wait?
Urgent Treatment Centres like Buckland Hospital UTC are designed for minor injuries and illnesses, not life-threatening emergencies. Most patients are seen within a few hours, but waits depend on how busy the unit is and the nature of your condition. If your condition is potentially serious, you should go to a full A&E department or call 999.
How often are wait times updated at Buckland Hospital UTC?
The wait times for Buckland Hospital are updated based on the data feed from East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust. The exact time of the last update is shown at the top of this page.
What does 'Current Longest Wait Time' mean at Buckland Hospital UTC?
The 'Current Longest Wait Time' typically refers to the longest time any non-admitted patient has been waiting to be seen by a doctor or nurse practitioner after arriving at the UTC department. It gives an indication of the maximum wait you might experience for non-life-threatening conditions.
What are the opening hours of Buckland Hospital UTC?
Buckland Hospital is an Urgent Treatment Centre and is not open 24 hours a day. Current opening hours: 8am to 8pm. For 24-hour emergency care, go to your nearest A&E department or, if your condition is life-threatening, call 999. For non-urgent medical concerns, please call NHS 111 first.
How do I get to Buckland Hospital UTC?
Buckland Hospital is located at Coombe Valley Road, Dover, CT17 0HD. The UTC entrance is usually clearly signposted on arrival. If you need to contact them before travelling, the hospital switchboard is +44 1304 222510.