Our A&E is very busy. Please only attend in an emergency. Non-emergent cases can face significant waiting times to be seen and treated. 

If you’re unsure, visit http://111.nhs.uk to find the right service and advice for your health needs.  

You can also visit an Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) for minor injuries or see a pharmacist, depending on your medical need. 

To find your closest UTC, click here.

To find your local pharmacy, click here.


Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust’s Emergency Department (ED) also known as Accident and Emergency (A&E). The Department is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for anyone who needs urgent and emergency hospital care because of an illness or accident.

For visiting / accompanying guidance please view our visiting webpage HERE.