Scotland A&E data for August 2026, published 6 October 2026 · Scotland diagnostics data for June 2026, published 25 August 2026
NHS waiting times in Hamilton
Hamilton is in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, where hospital services are run by NHS Lanarkshire. This page shows the latest published Scotland figures for A&E and diagnostic tests for that health board.
These are Scotland figures, not NHS England data. Health services in Scotland are run separately and publish their own statistics, which use different definitions. Figures here come from Public Health Scotland (open data at opendata.nhs.scot).
A&E waiting times in Hamilton
In August 2026, 49.4% of the 17,897 attendances at emergency departments run by NHS Lanarkshire were dealt with within 4 hours, 17.3 points below the Scotland figure of 66.7%. That ranks 14 of 14 health boards in Scotland.
NHS Lanarkshire: % within 4 hours Scotland
Scan and test waiting times in Hamilton
Scottish diagnostic figures count people waiting more than 6 weeks (42 days) at the end of the month, from Public Health Scotland.
| Test | Waiting list | Waiting over 6 weeks | % over 6 weeks | Scotland % over 6 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRI | 1,592 | 418 | 26.3% | 22.6% |
| CT | 1,928 | 169 | 8.8% | 9.3% |
| Ultrasound | 5,884 | 2,354 | 40.0% | 26.9% |
| Endoscopy | 3,961 | 1,666 | 42.1% | 47.5% |
Nearby towns
MRI waits for the nearest towns on this site.
| Nearby town | Distance | Main trust or board | MRI waiting over 6 weeks | Waiting list |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Kilbride | 6 miles | NHS Lanarkshire | 26.3% | 1,592 |
| Glasgow | 10 miles | NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde | 24.8% | 8,029 |
| Dunfermline | 30 miles | NHS Fife | 6.9% | 1,537 |
| Edinburgh | 35 miles | NHS Lothian | 24.0% | 3,982 |
| Kirkcaldy | 41 miles | NHS Fife | 6.9% | 1,537 |
| Inverness | 118 miles | NHS Highland | 37.7% | 1,098 |
| Aberdeen | 120 miles | NHS Grampian | 13.8% | 1,452 |
Why England figures are not shown
NHS England statistics cover hospitals in England only. Scotland has its own targets and measures: for example, Scotland reports A&E and diagnostic waits by health board, and counts diagnostic waits over 6 weeks. Comparisons between nations should be made with care. For England, see the England A&E league table.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the A&E wait in Hamilton?
In August 2026, 49.4% of A&E attendances at NHS Lanarkshire were dealt with within 4 hours, compared with 66.7% across Scotland.
How long is the wait for an MRI scan in Hamilton?
26.3% of the 1,592 people waiting for an MRI at NHS Lanarkshire had waited more than 6 weeks (June 2026).
Who provides NHS hospital services in Hamilton?
NHS Lanarkshire. In Scotland health services are run by health boards, not NHS England trusts.
Where do these figures come from?
From Public Health Scotland (open data at opendata.nhs.scot), published under the Open Government Licence.