Early Pregnancy Units (EPU)

An early pregnancy unit (EPU) is a specialised department that cares for people during the early stages of pregnancy. They can support you with any problems or concerns you may have before 12 weeks.

You can self-refer to an EPU at any time until the 12th week of your pregnancy. After this, you should contact your local maternity department instead.

Ayrshire and Arran

Early Pregnancy Assessment Suite – University Hospital Crosshouse

Phone 01563 825390. Phone lines are open Mon-Fri, 8am to 6pm, Sat 8am to 4pm.

If you have an emergency when the phone lines are closed, phone 01563 825300.

The service address is: Early Pregnancy Assessment Suite, First Floor, Ayrshire Maternity Unit, University Hospital Crosshouse, Kilmarnock, KA2 0BE.

Borders

Pregnancy Assessment Unit – Borders General Hospital

Phone 01896 826735. Phone lines are open Mon-Fri, 8.30am to 4.30pm.

If you have an emergency when the phone lines are closed, contact the emergency department at Borders General Hospital by phoning 01896 826 897.

The service address is: Pregnancy Assessment Unit, Borders General Hospital, Huntlyburn Terrace, Melrose, TD6 9BS.

Dumfries and Galloway

Maternity Unit Outpatient Department – Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary

Phone 01387 241200. Phone lines are open Mon-Fri, 9am to 4.30pm.

If you have an emergency when the phone lines are closed, phone 01387 246246.

The service address is: Maternity Unit Outpatient Department, Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary, Cargenbridge, Dumfries, DG2 8RX.

Fife

Early Pregnancy Clinic – Victoria Hospital

Phone 01592 729706. Phone lines are open Mon-Fri, 9am to 1pm.

If you have an emergency when the phone lines are closed, phone 01592 729706.

The service address is: Early Pregnancy Clinic, Victoria Hospital, Hayfield Road, Kirkcaldy, KY2 5AH.

Forth Valley

Forth Valley Royal Hospital

Phone 01324 567119. Phone lines are open Mon-Fri, 8am to 4pm, Sat, 8.30am to 12pm.

If you have an emergency when the phone lines are closed, phone 01324 566390 and follow recorded instructions on who to contact for immediate support.

The service address is: Forth Valley Royal Hospital, Stirling Road, Larbert, FK5 4WR.

Grampian

Rubislaw Ward – Aberdeen Maternity Hospital

Phone 01224 558855.

The service address is: Rubislaw Ward, Aberdeen Maternity Hospital, Cornhill Road, Aberdeen, AB25 2ZL.

Dr Gray’s Hospital

Phone 01343 567554.

The service address is: Dr Gray’s Hospital, Pluscarden Road, Elgin, IV30 1SN.

Greater Glasgow and Clyde

Princess Royal Maternity (PRM)

Phone 0141 221 5317. Phone lines are open Mon-Fri, 9am to 5pm or Sun, 8.30am to 4.30pm. On Saturdays, contact the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital instead.

If you have an emergency when the phone lines are closed, phone 0141 201 3452.

The service address is: Princess Royal Maternity (PRM), 16 Alexandra Parade, Glasgow, G31 2ER.

Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH)

Phone 0141 201 2331. Phone lines are open Mon-Fri, 8am to 4pm or Sat 8.30am to 4.30pm. On Sundays, contact the Princess Royal Maternity instead.

If you have an emergency when the phone lines are closed, phone 0141 232 4363.

The service address is: Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH), 1245 Govan Road, Glasgow, G51 4TF.

Royal Alexandra Hospital

Phone 0141 314 6953 or 0141 314 6746. Phone lines are open Mon-Fri, 9am to 5pm.

If you have an emergency when the phone lines are closed, contact the emergency department at the Royal Alexandra hospital by phoning 0141 314 6067.

The service address is: Royal Alexandra Hospital, Corsebar Road, Paisley, PA2 9PN.

Inverclyde Community Maternity Unit

Phone 01475 504775. Phone lines are open Mon-Fri, 9am to 12pm.

If you have an emergency when the phone lines are closed, contact the emergency department at the Inverclyde Royal Hospital by phoning 0141 314 9504.

The service address is: Inverclyde Community Maternity Unit, Larkfield Road, Greenock, PA16 0XN.

Vale of Leven Community Maternity Unit

Phone 01389 817232. Phone lines are open Mon-Fri, 9am to 12pm.

If you have an emergency when the phone lines are closed, phone 01389 817232.

The service address is: Vale of Leven Community Maternity Unit, Main Street, Alexandria, G83 0UA.

Highland

Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit – Raigmore Hospital

Phone 01463 705275. Phone lines are open Mon, Tue, Thur and Fri 8.30am to 3.30pm.

If you have an emergency when the phone lines are closed, phone 01463 704376.

The service address is: Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit, Raigmore Hospital, Old Perth Road, Inverness, IV2 3UJ.

Lanarkshire

University Hospital Wishaw

Phone 01698 366217.

The service address is: University Hospital Wishaw, 50 Netherton Street, Wishaw, ML2 0DP.

University Hospital Hairmyres

Phone 01355 584501. Phone lines are open Mon-Fri, 8am to 4pm.

If you have an emergency when the phone lines are closed, phone 01698 366 210.

The service address is: University Hospital Hairmyres, 218 Eaglesham Road, East Kilbride, G75 8RG.

Lothian

Pregnancy Support Unit – Royal Infirmary

Phone 0131 242 2438. Phone lines are open Mon-Fri, 8.30am to 5pm, Sat-Sun, 8.30am to 3.30pm.

If you have an emergency when the phone lines are closed, phone 0131 242 2438 and and follow recorded instructions on who to contact for immediate support.

The service address is: Pregnancy Support Unit, Royal Infirmary, 51 Little France Crescent, Edinburgh EH16 4SA.

Early Pregnancy Unit – St John’s Hospital

Phone 01506 524 015. Phone lines are open Mon-Fri, 9am to 5pm.

If you have an emergency when the phone lines are closed, phone 01506 524 112 and ask for the gynaecology ward.

The service address is: Early Pregnancy Unit, St John’s Hospital, Howden Road West, Livingston, West Lothian, EH54 6PP.

Orkney

Maternity Unit – Balfour Hospital

Phone 01856 888238.

The service address is: Maternity Unit, Balfour Hospital, Foreland Road, Kirkwall, KW15 1NZ.

Shetland

Maternity Unit – Gilbert Bain Hospital

Phone 01595 743012.

The service address is: Maternity Unit, Gilbert Bain Hospital, South Road, Lerwick, ZE1 0TB.

Tayside

Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit – Ninewells Hospital

Phone 01382 632069. Phone lines are open Mon-Fri, 8.30am to 4.30pm.

If you have an emergency when the phone lines are closed, phone 01382 660111 and ask for Ward 36.

The service address is: Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit, Ninewells Hospital, Dundee, DD2 1UB.

Western Isles

Maternity Ward – Western Isles Hospital

Phone 01851 708301.

The service address is: Maternity Ward, Western Isles Hospital, Macaulay Road, Stornoway, HS1 2AF.


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Last updated:
13 October 2025