St Martins Hospital
NHS mental health hospital · Canterbury
St Martins Hospital is an NHS mental health hospital in Canterbury, Kent, run by Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust. See whether it has an A&E, its phone number, visiting and how to get there.
At a glance
- A&E
- No A&E department
- Telephone
- 01227 459371
Information checked 16 October 2026.
Urgent help
This is a mental health hospital and does not have an A&E department. If you need urgent help for your mental health, call 111 and select the mental health option. If someone's life is at risk, call 999 or go to A&E. You can also call Samaritans free on 116 123, any time.
Opening times
Opening days and times
Wards are staffed 24 hours a day. Visits are arranged with the ward team.
Appointments and access
Admission to a mental health hospital is arranged by mental health teams, usually after an assessment. You cannot refer yourself for an inpatient stay. If someone you care about is staying here, the ward team can tell you about visiting and how to keep in touch.
Ask the person who referred you, or contact the hospital.
Contact
Main telephone
Telephone: 01227 459371
Ask the person who referred you, or contact the hospital.
Location and travel
Address and map
St Martins Hospital
Littlebourne Road
Canterbury
CT1 1AZ
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Public transport and parking
Getting here by public transport
There is no railway, metro or tram station within 2 km.
Nearest bus stop: St Martin's Hospital, Littlebourne Road, about 3 minutes' walk.
Public transport directions (opens Google Maps)
We do not have details of parking or Blue Badge spaces here. If you need them, contact the hospital before you go.
Walking times are estimates from the straight-line distance to the hospital. Stations and bus stops are from the National Public Transport Access Nodes (NaPTAN), Department for Transport, 26 October 2026. NaPTAN does not list which routes call at each stop: check the operator or a journey planner before you travel, especially if you need step-free access. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Facilities
We do not have details of step-free access, parking or other facilities here yet. If you need them, contact the hospital before you go.
Visiting
Visiting times and rules are set by each ward. Check with the hospital before you visit.
Book, change or complain
- How to book a hospital appointment
- Manage your referral (NHS e-Referral Service)
- What the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) does
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- Tell CQC about your care
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About this hospital
| Provider | Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust |
|---|---|
| Type | NHS mental health hospital |
| NHS or private | NHS |
| Local authority | Canterbury |
More details
| NHS organisation code | RXY03 |
|---|---|
| CQC location ID | RXY03 |
Official website: St Martins Hospital website
Hospital services
CQC lists these regulated service types at this location:
- Hospitals - Mental health/capacity
Service types are regulatory categories, not a full list of departments. Being registered for a service does not always mean it is running now. Check with the hospital.
Regulation and quality
We do not have this information yet. Contact the hospital directly.
Frequently asked questions
What is the telephone number for St Martins Hospital?
Telephone: 01227 459371.
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Printed from https://ukhospitals.uk/hospital/st-martins-hospital/ on 14 November 2026.