Royal Hospital for Children
NHS children's hospital · Glasgow City
Royal Hospital for Children is an NHS children's hospital in Glasgow City, Scotland, run by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. See whether it has an A&E, its phone number, visiting and how to get there.
At a glance
- A&E
- Children's A&E
- Planned care wait
- Half waited less than 13 weeks (whole health board)
- Telephone
- 0141 201 0000
Information checked 2 November 2026.
Urgent help
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.
A&E waiting times
87% of people who went to this department were admitted, transferred or discharged within 4 hours, out of 1,353 attendances (week ending 18 October 2026).
These are the latest weekly figures from Public Health Scotland, for this site. The figures come from the official statistics and change often. In an emergency, go to the nearest A&E or call 999.
Waiting for planned treatment
These figures are for the whole of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, not just Royal Hospital for Children. 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 | 20,271 | 18 weeks | 36 weeks | 36.6% |
| Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery | 19,728 | 15 weeks | 34 weeks | 44% |
| Ophthalmology | 13,236 | 11 weeks | 26 weeks | 52.5% |
| General Surgery (excl Vascular) | 12,016 | 14 weeks | 35 weeks | 44.7% |
| Gynaecology | 11,419 | 11 weeks | 31 weeks | 51.7% |
| All specialties | 143,511 | 13 weeks | 33 weeks | 47.8% |
Show all 43 specialties
| Specialty | People waiting | Half waited less than | 90 in 100 waited less than | Waiting 12 weeks or less |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) | 8,405 | 8.1 weeks | 22 weeks | 63.4% |
| Neurology | 6,952 | 16 weeks | 35 weeks | 40.6% |
| Respiratory Medicine | 6,688 | 13 weeks | 33 weeks | 47.8% |
| Cardiology | 6,546 | 11 weeks | 32 weeks | 53.6% |
| Urology | 4,872 | 13 weeks | 34 weeks | 47.1% |
| Endocrinology | 4,302 | 15 weeks | 34 weeks | 42.7% |
| Gastroenterology | 4,071 | 13 weeks | 35 weeks | 48.2% |
| Oral Surgery | 3,927 | 18 weeks | 37 weeks | 35.1% |
| Plastic Surgery | 2,107 | 11 weeks | 31 weeks | 53.2% |
| Vascular Surgery | 2,100 | 16 weeks | 35 weeks | 38.8% |
| Neurosurgery | 2,096 | 14 weeks | 30 weeks | 45.9% |
| General Medicine | 2,090 | 22 weeks | 44 weeks | 29.5% |
| Rheumatology | 1,794 | 8.2 weeks | 23 weeks | 63.4% |
| Restorative Dentistry | 1,612 | 15 weeks | 36 weeks | 44% |
| Paediatrics | 1,571 | 9.7 weeks | 32 weeks | 55.8% |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | 1,089 | 8.3 weeks | 28 weeks | 59.3% |
| Oral Medicine | 981 | 8.0 weeks | 35 weeks | 60.1% |
| Geriatric Medicine | 820 | 3.0 weeks | 9.1 weeks | 97.8% |
| Haematology | 707 | 5.1 weeks | 28 weeks | 72% |
| Diabetes | 582 | 4.7 weeks | 17 weeks | 80.1% |
| Orthodontics | 541 | 14 weeks | 26 weeks | 42.9% |
| Paediatric Surgery | 418 | 4.0 weeks | 15 weeks | 85.4% |
| Pain Management | 399 | 2.9 weeks | 7.9 weeks | 96.7% |
| Allergy | 396 | 12 weeks | 24 weeks | 49.2% |
| Renal Medicine | 277 | 7.7 weeks | 17 weeks | 74.7% |
| Paediatric Dentistry | 266 | 5.9 weeks | 16 weeks | 84.6% |
| Clinical Oncology | 251 | 1.3 weeks | 4.9 weeks | 100% |
| Infectious Diseases | 189 | 3.0 weeks | 8.9 weeks | 91.5% |
| Rehabilitation Medicine | 156 | 9.6 weeks | 31 weeks | 60.9% |
| Chemical Pathology | 154 | 3.7 weeks | 8.3 weeks | 98.1% |
| Medical Oncology | 147 | 1.7 weeks | 4.2 weeks | 100% |
| Anaesthetics | 132 | under 1 weeks | 1.1 weeks | 98.5% |
| Palliative Medicine | 103 | 2.9 weeks | 6.0 weeks | 98.1% |
| Audiological Medicine | 50 | 4.1 weeks | 10 weeks | 94% |
| Cardiothoracic Surgery | 15 | not available | not available | 86.7% |
| Immunology | 7 | not available | not available | 100% |
| Electrocardiography | 2 | not available | not available | 100% |
| Thoracic Surgery | 1 | 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 | 10,974 | 19 weeks | 45 weeks | 34.2% |
| Ophthalmology | 6,060 | 18 weeks | 43 weeks | 37.5% |
| General Surgery (excl Vascular) | 4,952 | 16 weeks | 42 weeks | 39.8% |
| Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) | 4,774 | 29 weeks | 81 weeks | 22.6% |
| Gynaecology | 4,441 | 20 weeks | 61 weeks | 33.9% |
| All specialties | 41,569 | 19 weeks | 51 weeks | 36.5% |
Show all 32 specialties
| Specialty | People waiting | Half waited less than | 90 in 100 waited less than | Waiting 12 weeks or less |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urology | 3,871 | 21 weeks | 58 weeks | 36.5% |
| Plastic Surgery | 1,780 | 12 weeks | 44 weeks | 51% |
| Community Dental Practice | 848 | 14 weeks | 38 weeks | 45.9% |
| Paediatric Surgery | 832 | 20 weeks | 49 weeks | 33.7% |
| Neurosurgery | 549 | 19 weeks | 64 weeks | 37.5% |
| Paediatric Dentistry | 415 | 31 weeks | 76 weeks | 23.9% |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | 404 | 15 weeks | 47 weeks | 41.6% |
| Oral Surgery | 297 | 21 weeks | 47 weeks | 29.6% |
| Cardiology | 215 | 7.0 weeks | 24 weeks | 70.2% |
| Vascular Surgery | 208 | 4.3 weeks | 28 weeks | 76.4% |
| Gastroenterology | 164 | 2.7 weeks | 11 weeks | 93.9% |
| Respiratory Medicine | 122 | 4.9 weeks | 31 weeks | 63.1% |
| Endocrinology | 99 | 2.1 weeks | 9.3 weeks | 92.9% |
| Cardiothoracic Surgery | 85 | 16 weeks | 64 weeks | 40% |
| Clinical Oncology | 84 | 1.0 weeks | 3.0 weeks | 100% |
| Haematology | 71 | 2.9 weeks | 36 weeks | 73.2% |
| Medical Oncology | 65 | 1.0 weeks | 5.1 weeks | 95.4% |
| Renal Medicine | 58 | 3.1 weeks | 12 weeks | 91.4% |
| Pain Management | 41 | 4.7 weeks | 13 weeks | 85.4% |
| Neurology | 37 | 5.0 weeks | 34 weeks | 56.8% |
| Cleft Lip and Palate Surgery | 33 | 2.7 weeks | 18 weeks | 72.7% |
| General Medicine | 22 | 15 weeks | 31 weeks | 27.3% |
| Clinical Radiology | 15 | not available | not available | 93.3% |
| Rheumatology | 11 | not available | not available | 63.6% |
| Paediatrics | 8 | not available | not available | 50% |
| Dermatology | 5 | not available | not available | 100% |
| Infectious Diseases | 1 | not available | not available | 0% |
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
The children's A&E department is open for children. Check the hospital website for its hours. 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: 0141 201 0000
Location and travel
Address and map
Royal Hospital for Children
1345 Govan Road
Govan
Glasgow
G51 4TF
Find care near here
Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2026.
Public transport and parking
Links found on the official website (some cover the whole health board, not just this hospital), checked 2 November 2026.
Getting here by public transport
There is no station within 1 km. The nearest station is:
- Cardonald about 19 minutes' walkNational Rail
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 Greater Glasgow and Clyde |
|---|---|
| Type | NHS children's hospital |
| NHS or private | NHS |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
Official website: Royal Hospital for Children website
Hospital services
Public Health Scotland lists beds in these specialties at this hospital (2025/26):
- Accident & Emergency
- Anaesthetics
- Cardiology
- Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
- Clinical Oncology
- Clinical Radiology
- Community Dental Practice
- Dermatology
- Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT)
- Endocrinology & Diabetes
- Gastroenterology
- General Medicine
- General Surgery
- Gynaecology
- Haematology
- Immunology
- Infectious Diseases
- Medical Oncology
- Neurology
- Neurosurgery
- Ophthalmology
- Paediatric Dentistry
- Paediatric Surgery
- Paediatrics
- Plastic Surgery
- Renal Medicine
- Respiratory Medicine
- Rheumatology
- Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery
- Unspecified
- Urology
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 Royal Hospital for Children?
Telephone: 0141 201 0000.
Does Royal Hospital for Children have an A&E department?
It has a children's A&E department. Adults should go to a general A&E.
Nearby hospitals
Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
A&E open 24 hours
1345 Govan Road, Govan, Glasgow, G51 4TF
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