{"id":826,"date":"2026-04-16T09:28:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T08:28:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/awmt2d\/?page_id=826"},"modified":"2026-04-16T09:32:47","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T08:32:47","slug":"waiting-times","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/awmt2d\/waiting-times\/","title":{"rendered":"Waiting Times"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Please note that the waiting times provided below are estimated and subject to change. \u00a0They vary depending on the number of individuals who book an appointment and how many appointments are available taking into account staffing levels. \u00a0This means you may wait slightly longer or shorter for an appointment. \u00a0We are working hard as a service to reduce wait times. They are reviewed and updated on a monthly basis to ensure accuracy. 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