Hairmyres Hospital — Current A&E Queue
Last updated — · sourced from NHS Lanarkshire
Typical Time in Department (AE)
No live feed — typical wait
237
minutes · ~ 3 hr 57 min
45.4% seen within 4 hours
Estimate from Public Health Scotland official statistics (August 2026) — not live
Hospital details
- City
- East Kilbride
- Opening Hours
- Open: 24 hours, 7 days a week
- NHS Trust
- NHS Lanarkshire
- Type
- Accident & Emergency (Type 1)
Hairmyres Hospital in context
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Wondering whether you actually need A&E?Common Questions About Hairmyres Hospital
How long is the queue at Hairmyres Hospital right now?
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What are Hairmyres Hospital's opening hours?
The A&E at Hairmyres Hospital runs around the clock — 24 hours, seven days a week, bank holidays included. No appointment is needed; patients are assessed on arrival and seen in order of clinical urgency, not arrival time.
Do I actually need A&E, or could a UTC near East Kilbride be faster?
A&E at Hairmyres Hospital is the right place for anything that could be life-threatening — chest pain, stroke symptoms, uncontrolled bleeding, serious breathing problems or major injuries. For less severe issues (sprains, small cuts, minor fractures, bites, burns), a nearby Urgent Treatment Centre will almost always see you sooner. If you are unsure, ring 111 — they can point you to the best service and sometimes book you a timed slot.
How do I get to Hairmyres Hospital?
Hairmyres Hospital is in East Kilbride. Use the location search on this site to see the distance from where you are and compare it against other departments nearby.
When is Hairmyres Hospital A&E 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.
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