Lochview Hospital
NHS hospital · Falkirk
Lochview Hospital is an NHS hospital in Falkirk, Scotland, run by NHS Forth Valley. 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 8.3 weeks (whole health board)
- Telephone
- 01324 574332
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 Forth Valley, not just Lochview 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 | 3,583 | 11 weeks | 25 weeks | 52.4% |
| Gynaecology | 2,269 | 10 weeks | 23 weeks | 58% |
| Cardiology | 1,514 | 16 weeks | 34 weeks | 40.2% |
| General Surgery | 1,062 | 4.3 weeks | 12 weeks | 91.5% |
| Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery | 1,018 | 3.1 weeks | 12 weeks | 91.1% |
| All specialties | 18,127 | 8.3 weeks | 24 weeks | 64.1% |
Show all 28 specialties
| Specialty | People waiting | Half waited less than | 90 in 100 waited less than | Waiting 12 weeks or less |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urology | 1,010 | 7.3 weeks | 33 weeks | 63.8% |
| Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) | 905 | 6.0 weeks | 12 weeks | 91.2% |
| Neurology | 890 | 10 weeks | 21 weeks | 60.1% |
| Ophthalmology | 809 | 11 weeks | 21 weeks | 56.9% |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | 803 | 4.1 weeks | 9.1 weeks | 98.5% |
| Paediatrics | 755 | 9.0 weeks | 19 weeks | 62.5% |
| Gastroenterology | 642 | 17 weeks | 34 weeks | 38.2% |
| Respiratory Medicine | 618 | 14 weeks | 40 weeks | 45.5% |
| Plastic Surgery | 409 | 2.7 weeks | 7.7 weeks | 98.5% |
| Rheumatology | 305 | 5.9 weeks | 16 weeks | 74.4% |
| Pain Management | 260 | 8.9 weeks | 16 weeks | 65.4% |
| Orthodontics | 216 | 12 weeks | 20 weeks | 50.5% |
| Geriatric Medicine | 199 | 9.7 weeks | 21 weeks | 61.3% |
| Diabetes | 191 | 9.7 weeks | 22 weeks | 57.6% |
| Renal Medicine | 188 | 18 weeks | 42 weeks | 36.7% |
| Vascular Surgery | 118 | 5.3 weeks | 10 weeks | 94.9% |
| Haematology | 92 | 4.1 weeks | 9.3 weeks | 100% |
| General Medicine | 90 | 3.1 weeks | 11 weeks | 92.2% |
| Endocrinology | 68 | 6.7 weeks | 11 weeks | 97.1% |
| Clinical Oncology | 46 | 1.9 weeks | 9.4 weeks | 95.7% |
| Infectious Diseases | 38 | 3.8 weeks | 6.7 weeks | 100% |
| Paediatric Surgery | 25 | 4.9 weeks | 7.5 weeks | 100% |
| Rehabilitation Medicine | 4 | not available | not available | 25% |
| Specialty | People waiting | Half waited less than | 90 in 100 waited less than | Waiting 12 weeks or less |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery | 2,659 | 20 weeks | 46 weeks | 30.7% |
| Ophthalmology | 2,485 | 22 weeks | 45 weeks | 29.9% |
| General Surgery | 761 | 10 weeks | 25 weeks | 54% |
| Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) | 642 | 18 weeks | 36 weeks | 30.4% |
| Gynaecology | 630 | 17 weeks | 45 weeks | 39.8% |
| All specialties | 7,785 | 18 weeks | 44 weeks | 35% |
Show all 12 specialties
| Specialty | People waiting | Half waited less than | 90 in 100 waited less than | Waiting 12 weeks or less |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urology | 397 | 17 weeks | 50 weeks | 40.1% |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | 92 | 4.0 weeks | 9.5 weeks | 94.6% |
| Vascular Surgery | 41 | 13 weeks | 34 weeks | 43.9% |
| Paediatric Surgery | 35 | 14 weeks | 37 weeks | 42.9% |
| Pain Management | 23 | 17 weeks | 46 weeks | 34.8% |
| Cardiology | 12 | not available | not available | 100% |
| Plastic Surgery | 8 | 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: 01324 574332
Location and travel
Address and map
Lochview Hospital
The Bungalows
Stirling Road
Larbert
FK5 4AE
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Public transport and parking
Links found on the official website, checked 2 November 2026.
Getting here by public transport
Nearest station:
- Larbert about 10 minutes' walkNational Rail
Nearest bus stop: Commercial Hotel, Denny Road, about 2 minutes' walk.
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, 26 October 2026. 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 Forth Valley |
|---|---|
| Type | NHS hospital |
| NHS or private | NHS |
| Local authority | Falkirk |
Official website: Lochview Hospital website
Hospital services
Public Health Scotland lists beds in these specialties at this hospital (2025/26):
- Learning Disability
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 Lochview Hospital?
Telephone: 01324 574332.
Does Lochview 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
A&E open 24 hours
Stirling Road, Larbert, FK5 4WR
About 0.5 miles away
No A&E
Westburn Avenue, Falkirk, FK1 5QE
About 2.3 miles away
Minor injuries unit
Livilands Gate, Stirling, FK8 2AU
About 7.1 miles away
Distances are straight-line estimates from postcode locations.
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