Glasgow has three minor injuries units (MIUs) for adults: New Stobhill Hospital in Springburn, the New Victoria Hospital on the Southside and the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Govan. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHS GGC) says Stobhill and the Victoria are open 9.00am to 9.00pm every day. NHS GGC asks you to call NHS 24 on 111 first, although walk-ins are accepted. Opening hours change, so check NHS GGC on the day.
Last checked: 26 October 2026.
Which minor injuries units serve Glasgow?
For adults (anyone over 16, in NHS GGC’s words) there are three units. The hours below are what NHS GGC’s minor injuries page and the NHS inform service directory showed when we read them on 25 October 2026.
| Unit | Address | Opening hours |
|---|---|---|
| New Stobhill Hospital | 133 Balornock Road, G21 3UW | 9.00am to 9.00pm every day |
| New Victoria Hospital | 55 Grange Road, G42 9LL | 9.00am to 9.00pm every day |
| Queen Elizabeth University Hospital | 1345 Govan Road, G51 4TF | 9.00am to 9.00pm every day (NHS GGC). NHS inform lists 24 hours. |
The Queen Elizabeth line is the one to double-check. NHS GGC’s own page says its unit is open 9.00am to 9.00pm every day of the year, but the NHS inform directory lists the Queen Elizabeth MIU as open 24 hours, seven days a week. NHS inform’s Stobhill and Victoria entries match NHS GGC. We can’t tell you which Queen Elizabeth listing is right, so use the NHS GGC find your nearest A&E or MIU page or phone 111.
NHS GGC’s Victoria page says there are three dedicated minor injury units and that each has its own opening hours, so check before you go. It also says that patients arriving after 8.00pm may be advised to return the following morning, and that at other times, or for sudden serious illness, you should go to your nearest hospital Emergency Department. For adults, NHS GGC says that outside MIU hours a face-to-face appointment is with the GP Out of Hours Service, which you reach through 111.
Do you need to phone first?
NHS GGC says to call NHS 24 on 111 and ask for the Minor Injuries Unit service. NHS 24 will give you advice on what to do next. That may be a video or phone consultation, a face-to-face appointment at one of the units, or both.
You can still walk in. NHS GGC says “walk in appointments are available at all of our MIU sites”, but it encourages you to call 111 for a scheduled appointment first. Its reason: it reduces waiting times and means you’ll be seen quicker.
What a minor injuries unit treats
This is NHS GGC’s list of what your local MIU can treat. Staff there are led by Emergency Nurse Practitioners.
- Cuts and wounds, including those that may need stitches
- Minor burns and scalds
- Sprains, minor injuries or broken bones in legs below the knee and arms below the shoulder, where you can bear the weight through your foot or move your fingers. Staff can arrange x-rays and apply plaster if needed.
- Insect bites or other animal bites
- Tetanus immunisation after an injury
- Minor head injury, where there has been no loss of consciousness or vomiting, and no lasting symptoms such as headache, nausea, visual disturbance, dizziness or any other symptom of concussion
- Removal of foreign bodies from eyes, nose or ears
- Nose injuries and broken noses
- Removal of rings, earrings and studs
What it doesn’t treat
NHS GGC says the MIU “does NOT deal with illnesses”. For a stomach upset, a cough or a high temperature, it says self-care, your local pharmacy or your GP can give you advice or treatment. If you’re not registered with a GP, our guide to registering with a GP and NHS dentist in Glasgow shows how.
NHS GGC also says that if you turn up and an MIU isn’t the right place, staff may send you to another service.
Children
The units above are for adults. NHS GGC splits children by age, for people living in Greater Glasgow, and here’s what it says:
- Under 1: the Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow, Emergency Department.
- 1 to 5: either the Royal Hospital for Children Emergency Department or Glasgow Royal Infirmary Emergency Department.
- 5 to 15: your nearest Minor Injury Unit. NHS GGC lists these at New Stobhill, New Victoria and Glasgow Royal Infirmary, open 9.00am to 9.00pm every day of the year.
Glasgow Royal Infirmary is at 84 Castle Street, G4 0SF. Its A&E is shown as open 24 hours on NHS GGC’s page. If you live in the Clyde area, NHS GGC gives different units for children, so read its minor injuries page.
When to call 111, go to A&E or call 999
This is NHS wording, not our advice.
- NHS 24 on 111: NHS GGC says “if you’re unsure where to go, call NHS 24 on 111”. If you think you need A&E but it isn’t life threatening, 111 can refer you to a video or phone consultation with NHS GGC’s Flow Navigation Centre, which runs seven days a week. You may then be given a set arrival time at an A&E or MIU.
- A&E: NHS GGC says A&E is there for “genuine life-threatening emergencies”, such as strokes, heart attacks, head injuries, breathing difficulties or severe bleeding. It says you may be redirected if A&E isn’t the best place for you. The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital and Glasgow Royal Infirmary A&Es are listed as open 24 hours.
- 999: NHS GGC says to call 999 only in a medical emergency, when someone is seriously ill or injured and their life or a limb is at risk. Its examples include loss of consciousness, cardiac arrest, heart attack, stroke, chest pains, breathing difficulties, severe bleeding that can’t be stopped, severe allergic reactions, severe burns or scalds, and major trauma such as a road traffic accident or a fall from a height.
We can’t tell you which of these applies to you. If you aren’t sure, NHS GGC’s advice is to call 111.
Getting there
Each hospital’s page on the NHS GGC site has its own directions and a campus map. Stobhill’s MIU has its own entrance, so read the directions on that page first. Our Glasgow bus guide and Subway guide cover fares and how the network works, and the taxis guide covers black cabs and apps.
Common questions
What are the minor injuries unit opening times in Glasgow?
NHS GGC says New Stobhill and New Victoria are open 9.00am to 9.00pm every day of the year. For Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, NHS GGC says 9.00am to 9.00pm but NHS inform lists 24 hours. We read both on 25 October 2026, so check NHS GGC on the day.
Is there a minor injuries unit at Glasgow Royal Infirmary?
For adults, NHS GGC’s list is Stobhill, the Victoria and the Queen Elizabeth. It does list a Glasgow Royal Infirmary minor injury unit for children aged 5 to 15, open 9.00am to 9.00pm. The Royal Infirmary also has an A&E open 24 hours.
Is there a minor injuries unit at Stobhill?
Yes. It’s at New Stobhill Hospital, 133 Balornock Road, G21 3UW, with its own entrance and open 9.00am to 9.00pm every day, per NHS GGC.
Is there a minor injuries unit at the Victoria?
Yes. The New Victoria Hospital, 55 Grange Road, G42 9LL, has one on level 0. NHS GGC lists it open 9.00am to 9.00pm every day.
Is there a minor injuries unit at the Queen Elizabeth?
Yes, NHS GGC lists one for adults at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, 1345 Govan Road, G51 4TF. Its hours are shown differently by NHS GGC and NHS inform, as above.
Can I just turn up?
NHS GGC says walk-ins are available at all its MIU sites, but it encourages you to call 111 first for a scheduled appointment.
What if I’m ill rather than injured?
NHS GGC says the MIU doesn’t deal with illnesses, and points to self-care, your local pharmacy or your GP. If you’re unsure where to go, call 111.
