NHS Victoria Hospital Deal UTC Live Waiting Times
Also known as: Victoria Hospital, Victoria Hospital Deal, Deal UTC, Deal Urgent Treatment Centre, Deal MIU, Victoria Memorial Hospital Deal, Victoria Hospital, Deal
Last updated sourced from Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
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
Deal, CT14 9UA
About Victoria Hospital UTC (Deal)
Victoria Hospital is an NHS community hospital on London Road in Deal, Kent, run by Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust. It is home to the Deal Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC), a walk-in service for urgent but non life-threatening illnesses and injuries — sprains and strains, suspected minor fractures, minor head injuries, cuts and wounds, minor burns and scalds, bites, and minor eye injuries — open from 8am to 8pm every day of the year, with on-site X-ray available Monday to Friday. The UTC advises calling NHS 111 before you travel so you can be given an appointment time and directed to the most appropriate service. Alongside the UTC, Victoria Hospital provides inpatient and outpatient care. It 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 Deal 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. The Deal UTC at Victoria Hospital is a walk-in service 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 (QEQM, Margate, or William Harvey, Ashford). If you are unsure which service you need, call NHS 111 first.
Departments & Services
- Urgent Treatment Centre (8am-8pm daily)
- Minor Injuries Treatment
- X-ray and Diagnostic Imaging (Mon-Fri)
- Inpatient Ward
- Outpatient Clinics
Victoria Hospital UTC (Deal) A&E Wait Times in Deal — Last 24 Hours
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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 Victoria Hospital UTC (Deal)
How Victoria Hospital UTC (Deal) compares to nearby hospitals
Victoria 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 Deal UTC handles sprains and strains, suspected fractures, minor head injuries, cuts and wounds, minor burns and similar. Serious and life-threatening emergencies for the Deal area are dealt with at the 24-hour A&E departments at the Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital (QEQM) in Margate and William Harvey Hospital in Ashford, both run by East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust.
Within NHS Kent and Medway, the nearest comparable service publishing live waits on the same feed is the Dover UTC at Buckland Hospital, about 15 minutes away and running the same 8am to 8pm hours — a realistic alternative when Deal is busy. The Folkestone UTC at the Royal Victoria Hospital is a little further along the coast. 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.
Victoria Hospital UTC (Deal) UTC — frequently asked questions
Answers to common questions about waiting times and visiting this UTC.
What is the average UTC waiting time at Victoria Hospital UTC (Deal)?
As of the latest update, the current UTC wait at Victoria Hospital is 143 minutes (about 2 hr 23 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 Victoria Hospital UTC (Deal) 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 Victoria Hospital UTC (Deal).
Is there a way to check UTC wait times for Victoria Hospital UTC (Deal)?
Yes, you can check the live UTC waiting times for Victoria Hospital right here on this page. We update this data regularly based on the information provided by Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust.
How long can Victoria Hospital UTC (Deal) UTC make you wait?
Urgent Treatment Centres like Victoria Hospital UTC (Deal) 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 Victoria Hospital UTC (Deal)?
The wait times for Victoria Hospital are updated based on the data feed from Kent Community Health 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 Victoria Hospital UTC (Deal)?
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 Victoria Hospital UTC (Deal)?
Victoria 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 Victoria Hospital UTC (Deal)?
Victoria Hospital is located at London Road, Deal, CT14 9UA. The UTC entrance is usually clearly signposted on arrival. If you need to contact them before travelling, the hospital switchboard is +44 1304 865313.