NHS Lagan Valley Hospital Live UTC Waiting Times
Also known as: Lagan Valley Hospital, Lagan Valley, Lagan Valley UCC, Lisburn Hospital, Lagan Valley Lisburn, Lagan Valley Urgent Care Centre
Last updated sourced from South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust
Currently Closed
This Urgent Treatment Centre is currently closed. Please check back during opening hours (8am to 6pm).
Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm
Hospital details
Lisburn, BT28 1JP
About Lagan Valley Hospital UCC
Lagan Valley Hospital is on Hillsborough Road in Lisburn, County Antrim, operated by the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust. The on-site Urgent Care Centre is a consultant-led "Phone First" service operating Mon-Fri 8am-6pm only — patients must call 028 9260 4643 before attending so a clinician can assess and either offer an appointment, refer on to a pharmacy or GP, or direct you to a full Emergency Department. The UCC is closed at weekends and overnight. The hospital's consultant-led 24-hour Accident & Emergency service was reduced in 2011 and the site now provides urgent care (within UCC hours), outpatient clinics, day surgery and diagnostic imaging. For life-threatening emergencies — and for any urgent problem outside UCC hours — call 999 or attend the Emergency Department at the Ulster Hospital in Dundonald or the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast. Current Lagan Valley Hospital UCC waiting times are tracked here in real time, sourced from the NIdirect average ED waiting-times feed and the South Eastern HSC Trust.
Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC)
The Urgent Care Centre (UCC) at Lagan Valley Hospital in Lisburn operates a Phone First system — call 028 9260 4643 before attending. The UCC treats urgent but non-life-threatening problems including minor injuries, sprains, suspected fractures, infections and minor illness. It does NOT treat life-threatening conditions. For chest pain, suspected stroke, severe bleeding, breathing difficulty, or loss of consciousness, call 999 or attend the Royal Victoria or Ulster Hospital A&E.
Departments & Services
- Urgent Care Centre (Mon-Fri 8am-6pm, consultant-led, Phone First)
- Phone First Triage (028 9260 4643)
- GP Out-of-Hours service (separate, 028 9260 2204)
- Outpatient Clinics
- Day Surgery
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Pharmacy
- Note: 24-hour A&E withdrawn since 2011
- Note: closed weekends + overnight — emergencies → Ulster Hospital or RVH Belfast
Recent Wait Time Updates
| Date & Time | Wait Time | Change |
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| Sat 25 Apr01:49 | 0 mins | — |
| Sat 25 Apr00:49 | 0 mins | — |
| Fri 24 Apr23:49 | 0 mins | — |
| Fri 24 Apr22:49 | 0 mins | — |
| Fri 24 Apr21:49 | 0 mins | — |
Nearest A&E alternatives
See live A&E wait times at other NHS hospitals near Lagan Valley Hospital UCC
How Lagan Valley Hospital UCC compares to nearby hospitals
Within Northern Ireland, Lagan Valley Hospital Urgent Care Centre is one of several urgent and emergency care sites and sits inside the wider Health and Social Care Northern Ireland (HSC) performance framework. National waiting-time data is published by the Department of Health Northern Ireland against the Department of Health (Northern Ireland) standard that 95% of patients are treated and discharged or admitted within four hours; live snapshots on this page are sourced separately from the trust's own published feeds, so the figures here can be more current than the headline national release.
For Lisburn residents, the practical question is rarely "is Lagan Valley Hospital UCC fast?" but "compared to what?" Wait times at any single site can swing materially within a day, depending on staffing, ambulance arrivals and how full the wider hospital is. The nearest-alternatives section above lists the closest comparable sites, each with their own current wait — that side-by-side comparison is more useful than any single-site average.
For non-life-threatening issues, residents in Lisburn and surrounding Northern Ireland may also have access to a Minor Injuries Unit or Urgent Treatment Centre with shorter waits for less serious conditions. Phone First (or 111 in some areas) can confirm the appropriate service for your specific need before you travel.
Lagan Valley Hospital UCC A&E — frequently asked questions
Answers to common questions about waiting times and visiting this A&E.
What is the average UTC waiting time at Lagan Valley Hospital UCC?
As of the latest update, the current UTC wait at Lagan Valley Hospital Urgent Care Centre is currently unavailable. This figure is labelled "Live" — see the freshness badge next to the wait number for the exact source and timestamp. Wait times fluctuate throughout the day, so this may not be the exact time you wait.
What time is Lagan Valley Hospital UCC UTC least busy?
Across most UK Urgent Treatment Centres, the quietest period is typically between 4am and 7am, with a secondary lull around mid-morning on weekdays. Friday and Saturday evenings, as well as Monday mornings, generally see the longest waits. Check the Wait History above to see the recent trends for Lagan Valley Hospital UCC.
Is there a way to check UTC wait times for Lagan Valley Hospital UCC?
Yes, you can check the live UTC waiting times for Lagan Valley Hospital Urgent Care Centre right here on this page. We update this data regularly based on the information provided by South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust.
How long can Lagan Valley Hospital UCC UTC make you wait?
Urgent Treatment Centres like Lagan Valley Hospital UCC are designed for minor injuries and illnesses, not life-threatening emergencies. Most patients are seen within a few hours, but waits depend on how busy the unit is and the nature of your condition. If your condition is potentially serious, you should go to a full A&E department or call 999.
How often are wait times updated at Lagan Valley Hospital UCC?
The wait times for Lagan Valley Hospital Urgent Care Centre are updated based on the data feed from South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust. The exact time of the last update is shown at the top of this page.
What does 'Current Longest Wait Time' mean at Lagan Valley Hospital UCC?
The 'Current Longest Wait Time' typically refers to the longest time any non-admitted patient has been waiting to be seen by a doctor or nurse practitioner after arriving at the UTC department. It gives an indication of the maximum wait you might experience for non-life-threatening conditions.
What are the opening hours of Lagan Valley Hospital UCC?
Lagan Valley Hospital Urgent Care Centre is an Urgent Treatment Centre and is not open 24 hours a day. Current opening hours: 8am to 6pm. For 24-hour emergency care, go to your nearest A&E department or, if your condition is life-threatening, call 999. For non-urgent medical concerns out of hours, please contact your GP out-of-hours service. NHS 111 is being rolled out across Northern Ireland but is not yet available in all areas.
How do I get to Lagan Valley Hospital UCC?
Lagan Valley Hospital Urgent Care Centre is located at 39 Hillsborough Road, Lisburn, BT28 1JP. The UTC entrance is usually clearly signposted on arrival. If you need to contact them before travelling, the hospital switchboard is +44 2892 665141.