Children's Hospital at London Health Sciences Centre Pediatric ER Wait Times ON

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Emergency rooms in London

2 other departments in London besides Children's Hospital at London Health Sciences Centre, shortest wait first.

Nearby ERs outside London

The closest emergency departments in neighbouring communities — worth the drive when the local wait is long. Distances are straight-line, so allow more for real roads.

Tips for visiting the ER in London

• Call 911 instead if it's severe

  Chest pain, trouble breathing, stroke signs, heavy bleeding, or a serious injury — call 911 rather than driving. Paramedics start treatment on the way and you are assessed on arrival instead of joining the queue.

• Bring your OHIP card and a medication list

  Bring your OHIP card, photo ID, and a written list of your medications, doses and allergies. It is the single thing that speeds up registration and triage most, and it is easy to forget when you are unwell.

• Expect to be seen by severity, not arrival

  Triage means the sickest patient goes first, so the posted wait is an estimate for an average patient. Tell the triage nurse immediately if your symptoms change or get worse while you are waiting — that can change your priority.

• Check the wait before you leave, and check nearby London options

  Waits move by the hour. Refresh this page just before you set off, and compare against the other departments listed further down — a longer drive can still mean a shorter total time.

• Try Health811 (811) first if you're unsure

  Health811 (811) connects you to a registered nurse, free and around the clock, who can tell you whether an emergency visit is warranted or whether a clinic, a pharmacist or waiting until morning is safe.

• Bring someone, and something to do

  Emergency departments run 24/7 and waits of several hours are common. Bring a phone charger, water, any regular medication you take, and if you can, someone who can speak for you and drive you home.

Frequently asked questions

What is the current ER wait time at Children's Hospital at London Health Sciences Centre?

The emergency wait at Children's Hospital at London Health Sciences Centre in London is about 1h 15m, published by Children's Hospital ED, LHSC (lhsc.on.ca). WaitUpdates.ca re-checks this number roughly every 10 minutes, so the figure at the top of this page is the latest one published.

Which London emergency room has the shortest wait right now?

Of the 3 departments in London publishing a live wait, Children's Hospital at London Health Sciences Centre is currently shortest at 1h 15m. Waits move through the day, so check this page before you leave rather than relying on a number from a few hours ago.

How many emergency departments are there in London?

WaitUpdates.ca tracks 3 hospital departments in London, 3 of which are emergency rooms. They are all listed on this page with their current waits, shortest first.

Should I go to the emergency room with the shortest wait time?

Not necessarily. Canadian emergency departments triage by severity, not arrival order, so a sicker patient arriving after you is seen first. A department showing a longer posted wait may still treat you sooner if your condition is urgent, and the posted figure is an estimate for average patients, not a promise. Use the shortest wait to choose between comparable options — never to decide whether to seek care at all.

Where does WaitUpdates.ca get Children's Hospital at London Health Sciences Centre's wait times?

Directly from Children's Hospital ED, LHSC (lhsc.on.ca), which publishes it publicly. We re-check about every 10 minutes and show when the figure was last refreshed. Separately, visitors to this page report how long they actually waited, and those reports appear in their own section — they never change the official number.

Is Children's Hospital at London Health Sciences Centre open 24 hours?

Yes. Emergency departments in Ontario, including Children's Hospital at London Health Sciences Centre, are open 24 hours a day, every day of the year, including holidays. Urgent care and walk-in clinics keep shorter hours, so check before travelling to one of those instead.

What should I do if the wait in London is long?

This page lists the 6 nearest emergency departments outside London with their current waits and distance, so you can weigh a drive against a wait. You can also call Health811 at 811 to speak with a registered nurse about where to go. For something non-urgent, a walk-in clinic or a pharmacist can often help with no wait. If symptoms are severe or worsening, call 911 — long waits are never a reason to avoid emergency care.

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