NHS Forth Valley follows national waiting times guidance, which aims to ensure that all patients on waiting lists across NHS Scotland are managed fairly, consistently and transparently.
This means that a patient’s position on a waiting list may be adjusted or reset for several reasons (for example, if a patient misses an appointment, is unavailable for an appointment, or turns down appointment dates that are offered).
A patient leaflet has been developed and you can view it here: Waiting for NHS treatment
Further information on the national waiting times guidance and access policy is available below:
Confirming or cancelling your appointment
If you can’t go let us know! – every month thousands of people across Forth Valley fail to turn up for hospital and clinic appointments. This costs the NHS millions of pounds each year and increases waiting times. So if are unable to attend or no longer require your appointment please let us know so we can offer it to someone else. If you have an enquiry about an appointment or you need to confirm or cancel it, please call 01324 566249 during normal office hours. You can also cancel appointments online with our online cancellation form.
Emergency and urgent care live waiting times
The current estimated wait times for treatment in the Emergency Department at Forth Valley Royal Hospital and the Minor Injuries Unit at Stirling Health & Care Village are outlined below.
Please remember patients are assessed and treated according to the seriousness and urgency of their illness or injury so patients who arrive after you may be treated before you.
Emergency Department (Larbert)
The Emergency Department is open 24hrs. Get directions.
Minor Injuries Unit (Stirling)
The Minor Injuries Unit is open 9am-9pm. Get directions.