QEQM Hospital Margate — Current UTC Queue

Check hoursMargateUrgent Treatment Centre

Last updated 1h ago · sourced from Kent & Medway UTCs

Current Wait (UTC)

Live wait unavailable

National Average

134

minutes

Patients Waiting

Source:Kent & Medway UTCs A&E Waiting Times

About QEQM Hospital Margate

The Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (QEQM) is a district general hospital in Margate, Kent, part of East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust. The hospital serves the communities of Thanet and surrounding areas of East Kent. The Emergency Department handles approximately 60,000 attendances per year and operates 24 hours a day. QEQM provides a range of acute services and is the main emergency hospital for the Thanet area. The hospital has close links with Canterbury Christ Church University and plays an important role in training healthcare professionals in East Kent.

Hospital details

City: Margate
NHS Trust: Kent & Medway UTCs
Type: Urgent Treatment Centre

QEQM Hospital Margate A&E Wait Times — Last 24 Hours

Time	Typical Time in Dept	Change	Patients	Total in Dept
1h ago08:17	—	—	0	—
1h ago07:36	38 min	0 min(0%)	1	—
2h ago07:13	38 min	+15 min(+65%)	1	—
2h ago06:48	23 min	—	1	—
3h ago06:25	—	—	0	—
3h ago05:37	1 hr 4 min	0 min(0%)	2	—
4h ago05:12	1 hr 4 min	+31 min(+94%)	2	—
4h ago04:36	33 min	0 min(0%)	2	—
5h ago04:14	33 min	—	2	—
5h ago03:36	—	—	0	—
6h ago03:14	2 hr 43 min	+38 min(+30%)	1	—
7h ago02:35	2 hr 5 min	+35 min(+39%)	1	—

QEQM Hospital Margate in context

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Common Questions About QEQM Hospital Margate

How long is the queue at QEQM Hospital Margate right now?

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What are QEQM Hospital Margate's opening hours?

QEQM Hospital Margate is open: contact the hospital for confirmed hours. If you need care outside those hours, dial 111 for advice on the nearest open department.

How do I get to QEQM Hospital Margate?

QEQM Hospital Margate is in Margate. Use the location search on this site to see the distance from where you are and compare it against other departments nearby.

When is QEQM Hospital Margate UTC typically quietest?

Nationally, emergency departments see the fewest arrivals between about 6 am and 9 am. Demand tends to peak on Monday mornings, weekday evenings after 6 pm, and on Friday and Saturday nights. Arriving during a quieter window — if your condition allows it — can noticeably cut the time you spend waiting.