Emergency department

For accidents or serious emergencies such as

• strokes
• heart attacks
• head injuries
• wounds requiring stitches

go to the nearest Emergency department or call 999.

We have five A&Es that are always open to treat patients who have a serious injury or medical emergency.

They are at:

• Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
• Royal Hospital for Children
• Glasgow Royal Infirmary
• Royal Alexandra Hospital (RAH) in Paisley
• Inverclyde Royal Hospital in Greenock

It is important that you only use the Emergency department for serious injuries and major emergencies.

If you think it is an emergency phone 999.

There are Minor Injury Units (MIUs), GP services, NHS 24 on 111, and your pharmacy for everything else.

If your child needs emergency care, know where to go 

Wherever you live in the NHSGGC area, babies of 0-12 months should be taken to the Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow.

The Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, the RAH in Paisley and Inverclyde Royal Hospital are always open. All these hospitals treat children over 1 year with a medical emergency or serious injury.

Major Emergency

If a child is seriously injured or becomes so unwell that you think it is an emergency you should dial 999. The Scottish Ambulance Service will usually take your child to the Royal Hospital for Children. Sometimes they may deem it more appropriate to go to a closer Emergency department.