Vale of Leven General Hospital
NHS general hospital · West Dunbartonshire
Vale of Leven General Hospital is an NHS general hospital in West Dunbartonshire, 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
- Minor injuries unit
- Planned care wait
- Half waited less than 13 weeks (whole health board)
- Telephone
- 01389 828599
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 Greater Glasgow and Clyde, not just Vale of Leven General 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 | 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
This hospital has a minor injuries unit. Check its hours on the hospital website or call before you go. 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: 01389 828599
Location and travel
Address and map
Vale of Leven General Hospital
Main Street
Alexandria
G83 0UA
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:
- Balloch about 20 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 general hospital |
| NHS or private | NHS |
| Local authority | West Dunbartonshire |
Official website: Vale of Leven General Hospital website
Hospital services
Public Health Scotland lists beds in these specialties at this hospital (2025/26):
- Accident & Emergency
- Cardiology
- Gastroenterology
- General Medicine
- General Surgery
- Geriatric Medicine
- Haematology
- Neurology
- Neurosurgery
- Obstetrics
- Psychiatry of Old Age
- Rehabilitation Medicine
- Renal Medicine
- Respiratory Medicine
- Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery
- 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 Vale of Leven General Hospital?
Telephone: 01389 828599.
Does Vale of Leven General Hospital have an A&E department?
It has a minor injuries unit, not a full A&E department.
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