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Scotland A&E data for August 2026, published 6 October 2026 · Scotland diagnostics data for June 2026, published 25 August 2026

NHS waiting times in East Kilbride

Waits near East Kilbride at a glance

A&E – NHS Lanarkshire NOT LIVE

5 in 10 (47.3%)

people spent 4 hours or less in A&E in NHS Lanarkshire. At University Hospital Hairmyres (about 2 miles away) it was 2 in 5 (42.1%).

Official weekly figure, week ending 18 October 2026 · Public Health Scotland

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Other waits in East Kilbride

East Kilbride is in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, where hospital services are run by NHS Lanarkshire. This page shows the latest published Scotland figures for A&E and diagnostic tests for that health board.

These are Scotland figures, not NHS England data. Health services in Scotland are run separately and publish their own statistics, which use different definitions. Figures here come from Public Health Scotland (open data at opendata.nhs.scot).

East Kilbride: local hospitals and referrals

  • Local NHS organisation: East Kilbride is served by NHS Lanarkshire, which runs its hospitals and decides where patients are referred.
  • Nearest emergency departments: University Hospital Hairmyres (NHS Lanarkshire), about 2 miles away; Glasgow Royal Infirmary (NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde), about 8 miles away.
  • Where to check your own referral: your GP or the hospital booking team at NHS Lanarkshire can tell you where you would be seen and your expected wait.

A&E waiting times in East Kilbride

49.4%of A&E attendances within 4 hours (August 2026)
17,897attendances in the month
66.7%Scotland average within 4 hours

In August 2026, 49.4% of the 17,897 attendances at emergency departments run by NHS Lanarkshire spent 4 hours or less in A&E, 17.3 points below the Scotland figure of 66.7%. That ranks 14 of 14 health boards in Scotland.

NHS Lanarkshire: % within 4 hours46%53%59%66%72%Mar 26Apr 26May 26Jun 26Jul 26Aug 26

NHS Lanarkshire: % within 4 hours Scotland

Full A&E page for East Kilbride.

Scan and test waiting times in East Kilbride

Scottish diagnostic figures count people waiting more than 6 weeks (42 days) at the end of the month, from Public Health Scotland.

NHS Lanarkshire, June 2026
TestWaiting listWaiting over 6 weeks% over 6 weeksScotland % over 6 weeks
MRI scan waiting times in East Kilbride1,59241826.3%22.6%
CT scan waiting times in East Kilbride1,9281698.8%9.3%
Ultrasound waiting times in East Kilbride5,8842,35440.0%26.9%
Endoscopy waiting times in East Kilbride3,9611,66642.1%47.5%

Nearby towns

MRI waits for the nearest towns on this site.

Nearby townDistanceMain trust or boardMRI waiting over 6 weeksWaiting list
Hamilton6 milesNHS Lanarkshire26.3%1,592
Glasgow7 milesNHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde24.8%8,029
Dunfermline35 milesNHS Fife6.9%1,537
Edinburgh41 milesNHS Lothian24.0%3,982
Kirkcaldy46 milesNHS Fife6.9%1,537
Inverness119 milesNHS Highland37.7%1,098
Aberdeen125 milesNHS Grampian13.8%1,452

Why England figures are not shown

NHS England statistics cover hospitals in England only. Scotland has its own targets and measures: for example, Scotland reports A&E and diagnostic waits by health board, and counts diagnostic waits over 6 weeks. Comparisons between nations should be made with care. For England, see the England A&E league table.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the A&E wait in East Kilbride?

In August 2026, 49.4% of A&E attendances at NHS Lanarkshire spent 4 hours or less in A&E, compared with 66.7% across Scotland.

How long is the wait for an MRI scan in East Kilbride?

26.3% of the 1,592 people waiting for an MRI at NHS Lanarkshire had waited more than 6 weeks (June 2026).

Who provides NHS hospital services in East Kilbride?

NHS Lanarkshire. In Scotland health services are run by health boards, not NHS England trusts.

Where do these figures come from?

From Public Health Scotland (open data at opendata.nhs.scot), published under the Open Government Licence.