Benenden Hospital
NHS waiting times across 9 specialties at Benenden Hospital, South East.
Data sourced from NHS England RTT statistics and refreshed weekly. Green badges indicate waits below the national average for that specialty.
9
Specialties reported
5w
Shortest wait
South East
Region
Waiting times by specialty at Benenden Hospital
| Specialty | Treatment wait | vs national avg | 8 in 10 wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ophthalmology | 5w | 8w below | 6w |
| Ear, Nose and Throat | 8w | 12w below | 10w |
| Gastroenterology | 9w | 6w below | 11w |
| Colorectal | 11w | 5w below | 14w |
| General Surgery | 13w | 6w below | 18w |
| Urology | 14w | N/A | 18w |
| Gynaecology | 16w | 3w below | 20w |
| Orthopaedics | 17w | N/A | 24w |
| Spinal Surgery | 17w | N/A | 23w |
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Your right to choose this hospital
Under the NHS Constitution and the NHS Choice Framework, you are entitled to ask your GP to refer you to Benenden Hospital for your first outpatient appointment in any of the specialties listed above. Your GP should facilitate this through the NHS e-Referral Service. If Benenden Hospital appears on e-RS for your specialty, you can book your appointment there directly.
If you are already waiting at a different hospital and would prefer Benenden Hospital, ask your GP to redirect your referral. Our Switch Pack includes a letter template and conversation guide to help you make that request confidently.
Data sourced from NHS England Referral to Treatment (RTT) statistics under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Not medical advice. Always consult your GP before changing your care arrangements.
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