St John’s Hospital
NHS hospital · West Lothian
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St John's Hospital is an NHS hospital in West Lothian, Scotland, run by NHS Lothian. See whether it has an A&E, its phone number, visiting and how to get there.
At a glance
- A&E
- A&E open 24 hours
- Planned care wait
- Half waited less than 12 weeks (whole health board)
- Telephone
- 01506 523000
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
65.1% of people who went to this department were admitted, transferred or discharged within 4 hours, out of 1,393 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 Lothian, not just St John's 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ophthalmology | 13,130 | 14 weeks | 38 weeks | 45.6% |
| Gynaecology | 10,183 | 19 weeks | 63 weeks | 37.4% |
| Dermatology | 8,006 | 11 weeks | 31 weeks | 52.6% |
| Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery | 7,751 | 13 weeks | 44 weeks | 47.3% |
| General Surgery (excl Vascular) | 6,480 | 13 weeks | 35 weeks | 46.6% |
| All specialties | 81,863 | 12 weeks | 37 weeks | 50.1% |
Show all 39 specialties
| Specialty | People waiting | Half waited less than | 90 in 100 waited less than | Waiting 12 weeks or less |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) | 4,714 | 10 weeks | 28 weeks | 56.1% |
| Rheumatology | 3,242 | 18 weeks | 41 weeks | 33.6% |
| Plastic Surgery | 2,760 | 12 weeks | 32 weeks | 49.6% |
| Gastroenterology | 2,507 | 6.3 weeks | 22 weeks | 70.5% |
| Paediatrics | 2,391 | 11 weeks | 43 weeks | 54.5% |
| Neurosurgery | 2,193 | 15 weeks | 35 weeks | 44.3% |
| Urology | 2,192 | 11 weeks | 25 weeks | 53.4% |
| Respiratory Medicine | 2,043 | 9.3 weeks | 25 weeks | 56.8% |
| Oral Surgery | 2,038 | 10 weeks | 20 weeks | 57.9% |
| Vascular Surgery | 1,504 | 14 weeks | 33 weeks | 44.7% |
| Cardiology | 1,265 | 3.0 weeks | 8.9 weeks | 94.8% |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | 1,264 | 13 weeks | 30 weeks | 47.7% |
| Oral Medicine | 1,083 | 23 weeks | 58 weeks | 28.1% |
| Neurology | 1,042 | 3.7 weeks | 14 weeks | 87.5% |
| Paediatric Surgery | 877 | 18 weeks | 37 weeks | 39.5% |
| Endocrinology | 859 | 8.7 weeks | 25 weeks | 62.7% |
| Clinical Neurophysiology | 838 | 22 weeks | 66 weeks | 37% |
| Anaesthetics | 636 | 5.6 weeks | 12 weeks | 87.9% |
| Diabetes | 568 | 7.0 weeks | 24 weeks | 68.8% |
| Paediatric Dentistry | 394 | 9.0 weeks | 18 weeks | 62.2% |
| Geriatric Medicine | 384 | 2.0 weeks | 7.0 weeks | 96.6% |
| Orthodontics | 355 | 20 weeks | 35 weeks | 26.8% |
| General Medicine | 253 | 1.1 weeks | 8.1 weeks | 97.2% |
| Haematology | 212 | 2.7 weeks | 7.0 weeks | 99.1% |
| Clinical Oncology | 174 | 1.7 weeks | 4.9 weeks | 99.4% |
| Restorative Dentistry | 111 | 4.7 weeks | 11 weeks | 92.8% |
| Infectious Diseases | 103 | 2.0 weeks | 8.9 weeks | 92.2% |
| Cardiac Surgery | 81 | 2.9 weeks | 7.9 weeks | 100% |
| Renal Medicine | 71 | 3.1 weeks | 8.7 weeks | 98.6% |
| Medical Oncology | 62 | under 1 weeks | 2.1 weeks | 98.4% |
| Thoracic Surgery | 50 | 2.7 weeks | 8.7 weeks | 94% |
| Endocrinology & Diabetes | 36 | 12 weeks | 44 weeks | 50% |
| Palliative Medicine | 8 | not available | not available | 100% |
| Immunology | 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 | 4,433 | 18 weeks | 47 weeks | 37.6% |
| General Surgery (excl Vascular) | 3,677 | 21 weeks | 54 weeks | 32.6% |
| Urology | 2,702 | 22 weeks | 49 weeks | 29.1% |
| Ophthalmology | 2,037 | 8.7 weeks | 25 weeks | 63.6% |
| Plastic Surgery | 1,860 | 14 weeks | 45 weeks | 46.2% |
| All specialties | 22,004 | 16 weeks | 47 weeks | 41.7% |
Show all 28 specialties
| Specialty | People waiting | Half waited less than | 90 in 100 waited less than | Waiting 12 weeks or less |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gynaecology | 1,542 | 17 weeks | 44 weeks | 42.6% |
| Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) | 1,454 | 14 weeks | 49 weeks | 46.6% |
| Cardiology | 1,414 | 15 weeks | 53 weeks | 43.7% |
| Neurosurgery | 543 | 17 weeks | 54 weeks | 38.1% |
| Paediatric Dentistry | 481 | 12 weeks | 32 weeks | 48.6% |
| Paediatric Surgery | 421 | 16 weeks | 30 weeks | 37.5% |
| Vascular Surgery | 264 | 15 weeks | 38 weeks | 43.9% |
| Cardiac Surgery | 219 | 13 weeks | 34 weeks | 45.7% |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | 188 | 12 weeks | 30 weeks | 49.5% |
| Oral Surgery | 175 | 35 weeks | 66 weeks | 25.7% |
| Thoracic Surgery | 99 | 11 weeks | 62 weeks | 52.5% |
| Community Dental Practice | 79 | 14 weeks | 57 weeks | 44.3% |
| Medical Oncology | 70 | 1.9 weeks | 5.9 weeks | 97.1% |
| Clinical Radiology | 48 | 5.3 weeks | 50 weeks | 66.7% |
| Paediatrics | 42 | 3.9 weeks | 22 weeks | 78.6% |
| Clinical Oncology | 39 | 2.9 weeks | 7.4 weeks | 97.4% |
| Gastroenterology | 33 | 3.1 weeks | 34 weeks | 84.8% |
| Rheumatology | 28 | 1.9 weeks | 4.0 weeks | 96.4% |
| Respiratory Medicine | 26 | 3.9 weeks | 5.1 weeks | 100% |
| Haematology | 16 | not available | not available | 93.8% |
| Neurology | 7 | not available | not available | 85.7% |
| Cleft Lip and Palate Surgery | 2 | not available | not available | 50% |
| Renal Medicine | 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
The A&E department is open 24 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: 01506 523000
Location and travel
Address and map
St John's Hospital
Howden Road West
Howden
Livingston
West Lothian
EH54 6PP
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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:
- Livingston North about 28 minutes' walkNational Rail
Nearest bus stop: St Johns Hospital, Hospital Grounds, 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 Lothian |
|---|---|
| Type | NHS hospital |
| NHS or private | NHS |
| Local authority | West Lothian |
Official website: St John's Hospital website
Hospital services
Public Health Scotland lists beds in these specialties at this hospital (2025/26):
- Accident & Emergency
- Anaesthetics
- Cardiology
- Clinical Oncology
- Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT)
- Endocrinology & Diabetes
- Gastroenterology
- General Medicine
- General Psychiatry (Mental Illness)
- General Surgery
- Geriatric Medicine
- Gynaecology
- Haematology
- Obstetrics
- Ophthalmology
- Paediatric Dentistry
- Paediatric Surgery
- Paediatrics
- Plastic Surgery
- Psychiatry of Old Age
- Respiratory Medicine
- Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery
- Urology
Specialties come from official bed statistics, so clinics without beds are not shown. Check with the hospital.
Links found on the official website, checked 2 November 2026.
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 St John's Hospital?
Telephone: 01506 523000.
Does St John's Hospital have an A&E department?
Yes. It has an A&E department open 24 hours.
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