St John's Hospital — Current A&E Queue
Last updated — · sourced from NHS Lothian
Typical Time in Department (AE)
No live feed — typical wait
174
minutes · ~ 2 hr 54 min
69% seen within 4 hours
Estimate from Public Health Scotland official statistics (August 2026) — not live
Hospital details
- City
- Livingston
- Opening Hours
- Open: 24 hours, 7 days a week
- NHS Trust
- NHS Lothian
- Type
- Accident & Emergency (Type 1)
St John's Hospital in context
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Wondering whether you actually need A&E?Common Questions About St John's Hospital
How long is the queue at St John's Hospital right now?
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What are St John's Hospital's opening hours?
The A&E at St John's 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 Livingston be faster?
A&E at St John's 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 St John's Hospital?
St John's Hospital is in Livingston. Use the location search on this site to see the distance from where you are and compare it against other departments nearby.
When is St John's 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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