NHS Faversham UTC Live Waiting Times
Also known as: Faversham UTC, Faversham Urgent Treatment Centre, Faversham MIU, Faversham Minor Injuries Unit, Faversham Health Centre
Last updated sourced from Faversham Medical Practice
Currently Closed
This Urgent Treatment Centre is currently closed. Please check back during opening hours (8am to 8pm).
8am to 8pm, every day of the year
Hospital details
Faversham, ME13 8QR
About Faversham UTC
Faversham UTC is an NHS urgent treatment centre run by Faversham Medical Practice at the Faversham Health Centre on Bank Street in Faversham, Kent, within the NHS Kent and Medway integrated care system. It is a GP- and nurse-led walk-in service for urgent but non life-threatening illnesses and injuries — including sprains and strains, minor head injuries, cuts and wounds, wound infections, minor burns and scalds, insect and animal bites, and minor eye injuries — and is open from 8am to 8pm every day, including bank holidays. On-site X-ray is available Monday to Friday. Faversham UTC is not a 24-hour A&E; for life-threatening emergencies the nearest emergency departments are the Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital (QEQM) in Margate and William Harvey Hospital in Ashford. Current Faversham 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, bites, and minor eye injuries. Faversham UTC is GP- and nurse-led with X-ray on site Monday to Friday, 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. If you are unsure which service you need, call NHS 111 first.
Departments & Services
- Urgent Treatment Centre (8am-8pm daily)
- Minor Injuries Treatment
- Minor Illness Treatment
- X-ray and Diagnostic Imaging (Mon-Fri)
Faversham UTC A&E Wait Times in Faversham — Last 24 Hours
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Today, 9 PM | 0 min |
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 |
Nearest A&E alternatives
See live A&E wait times at other NHS hospitals near Faversham UTC
How Faversham UTC compares to nearby hospitals
Faversham UTC is a GP-practice-run urgent treatment centre, so the fair comparison is with other urgent and minor-injury services rather than with a full emergency department. It handles the urgent-care end of the spectrum — minor injuries such as cuts, wounds, bites, burns, sprains and strains, and minor illnesses including infections, rashes and emergency contraception. Serious and life-threatening emergencies for the Faversham 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; Maidstone Hospital's A&E is the nearest option to the west.
Within NHS Kent and Medway, several nearby urgent treatment centres publish live waits on the same feed shown on this page, including Estuary View in Whitstable and the 24-hour UTC at Kent and Canterbury Hospital — both a short drive away and genuine alternatives when Faversham is busy. 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, 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.
Faversham UTC — frequently asked questions
Answers to common questions about waiting times and visiting this UTC.
What is the average UTC waiting time at Faversham UTC?
As of the latest update, the current UTC wait at Faversham Health Centre is 90 minutes (about 1 hr 30 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 Faversham 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 Faversham UTC.
Is there a way to check UTC wait times for Faversham UTC?
Yes, you can check the live UTC waiting times for Faversham Health Centre right here on this page. We update this data regularly based on the information provided by Faversham Medical Practice.
How long can Faversham UTC make you wait?
Urgent Treatment Centres like Faversham 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 Faversham UTC?
The wait times for Faversham Health Centre are updated based on the data feed from Faversham Medical Practice. The exact time of the last update is shown at the top of this page.
What does 'Current Longest Wait Time' mean at Faversham 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 Faversham UTC?
Faversham Health Centre 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 Faversham UTC?
Faversham Health Centre is located at Faversham Health Centre, Bank Street, Faversham, ME13 8QR. The UTC entrance is usually clearly signposted on arrival. If you need to contact them before travelling, the hospital switchboard is +44 1795 905577.