Ayrshire Central Hospital
NHS rehabilitation hospital · North Ayrshire
Ayrshire Central Hospital is an NHS rehabilitation hospital in North Ayrshire, Scotland, run by NHS Ayrshire and Arran. See whether it has an A&E, its phone number, visiting and how to get there.
At a glance
- A&E
- No A&E department
- Planned care wait
- Half waited less than 14 weeks (whole health board)
- Telephone
- 01294 274191
Information checked 2 November 2026.
Urgent help
This hospital does not have a 24-hour A&E department. Call 999 or go to A&E if someone is seriously ill or injured, or their life is at risk. If it is urgent but not life-threatening, call NHS 24 on 111, free, day or night.
Waiting for planned treatment
These figures are for the whole of NHS Ayrshire and Arran, not just Ayrshire Central Hospital. Waits at this hospital may be shorter or longer.
These are people still waiting at the end of September 2026 for a first outpatient appointment or for inpatient or day case treatment. The tables show the 5 specialties with the most people waiting. “Half waited less than” is the median wait.
| Specialty | People waiting | Half waited less than | 90 in 100 waited less than | Waiting 12 weeks or less |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dermatology | 5,139 | 16 weeks | 34 weeks | 41.4% |
| Ophthalmology | 4,282 | 18 weeks | 43 weeks | 39.5% |
| Gynaecology | 4,195 | 16 weeks | 38 weeks | 41.8% |
| Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery | 3,651 | 9.0 weeks | 23 weeks | 60.5% |
| Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) | 3,378 | 13 weeks | 33 weeks | 46.4% |
| All specialties | 43,605 | 14 weeks | 37 weeks | 46.1% |
Show all 30 specialties
| Specialty | People waiting | Half waited less than | 90 in 100 waited less than | Waiting 12 weeks or less |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | 2,800 | 21 weeks | 46 weeks | 31% |
| Gastroenterology | 2,686 | 22 weeks | 46 weeks | 31.1% |
| Cardiology | 2,276 | 10 weeks | 25 weeks | 57.9% |
| General Surgery (excl Vascular) | 1,995 | 3.1 weeks | 14 weeks | 86.9% |
| Urology | 1,850 | 7.7 weeks | 28 weeks | 61.1% |
| Respiratory Medicine | 1,843 | 15 weeks | 45 weeks | 43.4% |
| Neurology | 1,781 | 15 weeks | 29 weeks | 41.8% |
| Rheumatology | 1,536 | 22 weeks | 49 weeks | 27% |
| Endocrinology & Diabetes | 1,286 | 16 weeks | 34 weeks | 37.9% |
| Paediatrics | 1,232 | 10 weeks | 20 weeks | 56.5% |
| Anaesthetics | 958 | 29 weeks | 54 weeks | 21.3% |
| General Medicine | 510 | 3.7 weeks | 21 weeks | 79% |
| Vascular Surgery | 495 | 12 weeks | 36 weeks | 51.5% |
| Renal Medicine | 458 | 28 weeks | 54 weeks | 25.3% |
| Plastic Surgery | 388 | 21 weeks | 46 weeks | 33.5% |
| Geriatric Medicine | 275 | 8.3 weeks | 30 weeks | 62.9% |
| Haematology | 192 | 7.3 weeks | 35 weeks | 59.9% |
| Infectious Diseases | 138 | 2.0 weeks | 5.9 weeks | 99.3% |
| Paediatric Surgery | 112 | 10 weeks | 21 weeks | 56.2% |
| Rehabilitation Medicine | 45 | 13 weeks | 27 weeks | 46.7% |
| Orthodontics | 40 | 5.0 weeks | 15 weeks | 75% |
| Clinical Oncology | 35 | under 1 weeks | 2.7 weeks | 97.1% |
| Medical Oncology | 11 | not available | not available | 100% |
| Restorative Dentistry | 9 | not available | not available | 88.9% |
| Community Dental Practice | 3 | not available | not available | 100% |
| Specialty | People waiting | Half waited less than | 90 in 100 waited less than | Waiting 12 weeks or less |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery | 2,881 | 23 weeks | 64 weeks | 28.1% |
| General Surgery (excl Vascular) | 2,323 | 15 weeks | 31 weeks | 40.4% |
| Ophthalmology | 1,524 | 22 weeks | 61 weeks | 31% |
| Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) | 928 | 23 weeks | 57 weeks | 31.2% |
| Gynaecology | 927 | 28 weeks | 59 weeks | 29.3% |
| All specialties | 10,080 | 19 weeks | 53 weeks | 35.6% |
Show all 18 specialties
| Specialty | People waiting | Half waited less than | 90 in 100 waited less than | Waiting 12 weeks or less |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | 533 | 19 weeks | 47 weeks | 34.9% |
| Urology | 445 | 5.1 weeks | 31 weeks | 71.5% |
| Plastic Surgery | 233 | 28 weeks | 48 weeks | 28.3% |
| Community Dental Practice | 150 | 6.9 weeks | 15 weeks | 80% |
| Cardiology | 55 | 3.3 weeks | 10 weeks | 100% |
| Vascular Surgery | 42 | 4.4 weeks | 21 weeks | 69% |
| Respiratory Medicine | 11 | not available | not available | 100% |
| General Medicine | 4 | not available | not available | 100% |
| Paediatrics | 4 | not available | not available | 100% |
| Anaesthetics | 2 | not available | not available | 100% |
| GP Other than Obstetrics | 2 | not available | not available | 50% |
| Clinical Radiology | 1 | not available | not available | 100% |
| Haematology | 1 | not available | not available | 100% |
Source: Public Health Scotland, Stage of Treatment Waiting Times (September 2026). Official statistics for the health board as a whole. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Opening times
This hospital is not listed as having an A&E department. Outpatient clinics, tests and scans run at set times, so check your appointment letter or call the hospital.
Appointments and access
First outpatient appointments
To see a specialist at an NHS hospital, you usually need a referral, for example from your GP, dentist or optometrist. Your appointment letter or text message tells you when and where to go.
Contact
Main telephone
Telephone: 01294 274191
Location and travel
Address and map
Ayrshire Central Hospital
Kilwinning Road
Irvine
KA12 8TE
Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2026.
Public transport and parking
Links found on the official website, checked 2 November 2026.
Getting here by public transport
There is no railway, metro or tram station within 2 km.
Public transport directions (opens Google Maps)
Walking times are estimates from the straight-line distance to the hospital. Stations and bus stops are from the National Public Transport Access Nodes (NaPTAN), Department for Transport. NaPTAN does not list which routes call at each stop: check the operator or a journey planner before you travel, especially if you need step-free access. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Facilities
We do not have details of step-free access, parking or other facilities here yet. If you need them, contact the hospital before you go.
Visiting
Visiting times and rules can change, for example during outbreaks. Check the hospital's own pages before you go:
Links found on the official website (some cover the whole health board, not just this hospital), checked 2 November 2026.
Book, change or complain
About this hospital
| NHS board | NHS Ayrshire and Arran |
|---|---|
| Type | NHS rehabilitation hospital |
| NHS or private | NHS |
| Local authority | North Ayrshire |
Official website: Ayrshire Central Hospital website
Hospital services
Public Health Scotland lists beds in these specialties at this hospital (2025/26):
- General Medicine
- Geriatric Medicine
- Rehabilitation Medicine
Specialties come from official bed statistics, so clinics without beds are not shown. Check with the hospital.
Regulation and quality
Healthcare Improvement Scotland inspects hospitals in Scotland and publishes reports, but does not give NHS hospitals a single overall rating like the CQC in England. Read about inspections.
Sources: Public Health Scotland: Current NHS Hospitals in Scotland; telephone number from the official website, checked 2 November 2026; location from the ONS Postcode Directory.
Frequently asked questions
What is the telephone number for Ayrshire Central Hospital?
Telephone: 01294 274191.
Does Ayrshire Central Hospital have an A&E department?
It is not listed as having an A&E department or minor injuries unit in the official figures.
Nearby hospitals
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