{"id":3,"date":"2021-04-08T14:31:10","date_gmt":"2021-04-08T13:31:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/weare.nhslothian.scot\/master-subsite\/?page_id=3"},"modified":"2025-07-28T08:58:48","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T07:58:48","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.nhslothian.scot\/goingtohospital\/","title":{"rendered":"Going to Hospital"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id3_b53c04-07 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id3_b53c04-07 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}.kb-row-layout-id3_b53c04-07 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1520px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:50px;padding-bottom:50px;min-height:650px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 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inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-fsb-flexible-spacer fsb-flexible-spacer\"><div class=\"fsb-flexible-spacer__device fsb-flexible-spacer__device--lg\" style=\"height:260px\"><\/div><div class=\"fsb-flexible-spacer__device fsb-flexible-spacer__device--md\" style=\"height:260px\"><\/div><div class=\"fsb-flexible-spacer__device fsb-flexible-spacer__device--sm\" style=\"height:220px\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1febd951 fsb-style-show-front fullstretch alignfull\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide zoomer is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nhslothian.scot\/goingtohospital\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/01\/ae-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"A moving emergency ambulance outside a hospital A &amp; E accident and emergency department.\" class=\"wp-image-659\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nhslothian.scot\/goingtohospital\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/01\/ae-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.nhslothian.scot\/goingtohospital\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/01\/ae-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nhslothian.scot\/goingtohospital\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/01\/ae-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nhslothian.scot\/goingtohospital\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/01\/ae.jpg 1520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Emergency Departments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Please remember that Emergency Department (ED) services for adults are only available at the&nbsp;<a href=\"\/goingtohospital\/royal-infirmary-of-edinburgh\/\">Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"\/goingtohospital\/st-johns-hospital\/\">St John\u2019s Hospital<\/a>&nbsp;in Livingston. There is also an ED&nbsp;at the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/children.nhslothian.scot\/the-rhcyp\/\">Royal Hospital for Children and Young People<\/a>&nbsp;in Edinburgh.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nhslothian.scot\/goingtohospital\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/01\/aeambulance-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"Emergency ambulance outside a hospital A &amp; E accident and emergency department.\" class=\"wp-image-658\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nhslothian.scot\/goingtohospital\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/01\/aeambulance-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.nhslothian.scot\/goingtohospital\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/01\/aeambulance-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nhslothian.scot\/goingtohospital\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/01\/aeambulance-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nhslothian.scot\/goingtohospital\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/01\/aeambulance.jpg 1520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is an Emergency?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An emergency is a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/rightcare\">critical or life threatening<\/a>&nbsp;situation. Please only dial 999 or attend ED in person&nbsp;in an emergency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Emergency Department is not an appropriate destination if you are looking for a second opinion on an existing condition or for minor illnesses or if you have a minor injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you think you need to attend ED, but it is not life threatening, please dial 111 to be directed to the right service and to be given an appointment if you do need to attend hospital.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-light-accent-plum-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 32%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading colourtextbold\">Minor Injury Clinics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a minor injury please dial 111 to be directed to the right service. Some minor injuries can be treated with help from a local pharmacist or via video consultation with a qualified Nurse Practitioner.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you require further assessment or treatment you will be given a face to face appointment to attend a minor injury unit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-70457ddf wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:0px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column supplementary is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-icon.kt-svg-icons3_adb2ca-dd{justify-content:center;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-icon kt-svg-icons kt-svg-icons3_adb2ca-dd alignnone ninetydegrees\"><style>.kt-svg-item-3_c41b7e-9e .kb-svg-icon-wrap, .kt-svg-style-stacked.kt-svg-item-3_c41b7e-9e .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:#001e3a;font-size:100px;margin-top:40px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-single-icon kt-svg-style-default kt-svg-icon-wrap kt-svg-item-3_c41b7e-9e\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-circle-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M256 8c137 0 248 111 248 248S393 504 256 504 8 393 8 256 119 8 256 8zm-28.9 143.6l75.5 72.4H120c-13.3 0-24 10.7-24 24v16c0 13.3 10.7 24 24 24h182.6l-75.5 72.4c-9.7 9.3-9.9 24.8-.4 34.3l11 10.9c9.4 9.4 24.6 9.4 33.9 0L404.3 273c9.4-9.4 9.4-24.6 0-33.9L271.6 106.3c-9.4-9.4-24.6-9.4-33.9 0l-11 10.9c-9.5 9.6-9.3 25.1.4 34.4z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column supplementary is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading colourtextbold\" style=\"padding-top:0px\">Minor injuries can include, but are not limited to:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Strains and sprains<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wounds and minor burns<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Minor bumps to head and face<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Simple eye injuries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Insect bites and stings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are scheduled a face to face appointment this will be at your nearest available minor injury unit which could be at the&nbsp;<a href=\"\/goingtohospital\/royal-infirmary-of-edinburgh\/\">Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh<\/a>,&nbsp;the&nbsp;<a href=\"\/goingtohospital\/western-general-hospital\/\">Western General Hospital<\/a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href=\"\/goingtohospital\/st-johns-hospital\/\">St John&#8217;s Hospital<\/a>&nbsp;if you are aged 16 and over.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Children aged 15 and under will be asked to attend the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/children.nhslothian.scot\/the-rhcyp\/\">Royal Hospital for Children and Young People&nbsp;<\/a>or can also be scheduled an appointment at St John&#8217;s Hospital or the Western General Hospital.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nhslothian.scot\/goingtohospital\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/01\/minor_injuries_nurse.jpg\" alt=\"Nurse holding and examining patient's hand. Patient's hand resting on table.\" class=\"wp-image-642 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nhslothian.scot\/goingtohospital\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/01\/minor_injuries_nurse.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.nhslothian.scot\/goingtohospital\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/01\/minor_injuries_nurse-188x300.jpg 188w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide zoomer is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nhslothian.scot\/goingtohospital\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/01\/visiting-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"Patient lying in hospital bed\" class=\"wp-image-663\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nhslothian.scot\/goingtohospital\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/01\/visiting-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.nhslothian.scot\/goingtohospital\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/01\/visiting-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nhslothian.scot\/goingtohospital\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/01\/visiting-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nhslothian.scot\/goingtohospital\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/01\/visiting.jpg 1520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Welcoming in Lothian (Visiting)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Information on visiting, including any restrictions and guidance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/covid-19\/visiting\/\">For the latest guidance on visiting please click&nbsp;here<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nhslothian.scot\/goingtohospital\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/01\/lorry-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"NHS delivery lorry\" class=\"wp-image-661\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nhslothian.scot\/goingtohospital\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/01\/lorry-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.nhslothian.scot\/goingtohospital\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/01\/lorry-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nhslothian.scot\/goingtohospital\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/01\/lorry-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nhslothian.scot\/goingtohospital\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/01\/lorry.jpg 1520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Transport and Access Information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit the&nbsp;<a href=\"\/goingtohospital\/transport-access-information\/\">transport and access information<\/a>&nbsp;section for guidance on making delivery to any of our sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/goingtohospital\/travel\/\">Links to Lothian transport services can be found on our&nbsp;Travel&nbsp;web page<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Emergency Departments Please remember that Emergency Department (ED) services for adults are only available at the&nbsp;Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh&nbsp;and&nbsp;St John&rsquo;s Hospital&nbsp;in Livingston. There is also an ED&nbsp;at the&nbsp;Royal Hospital for Children and Young People&nbsp;in Edinburgh. What is an Emergency? An emergency is a&nbsp;critical or life threatening&nbsp;situation. Please only dial 999 or attend ED in person&nbsp;in<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-templates\/wholewidth.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"class_list":["post-3","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"rttpg_featured_image_url":null,"rttpg_author":{"display_name":"st3vi3b0y","author_link":"https:\/\/www.nhslothian.scot\/goingtohospital\/blog\/author\/st3vi3b0y\/"},"rttpg_comment":0,"rttpg_category":false,"rttpg_excerpt":"Emergency Departments Please remember that Emergency Department (ED) services for adults are only available at the&nbsp;Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh&nbsp;and&nbsp;St John&rsquo;s Hospital&nbsp;in Livingston. 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