LMH Elizabeth Vale contact, appointment and visitor guide
Lyell McEwin Hospital, often called LMH, is a public acute care teaching hospital in Elizabeth Vale in northern Adelaide. This guide is for patients, carers and visitors who need the address, phone number, Emergency Department details, outpatient appointment information, maternity contacts, parking, map and visitor guidance before travelling.
The aim is to give you the practical information in one place so you can call the correct number, bring the right documents, use the right entrance and avoid common appointment, referral and parking mistakes.
Lyell McEwin Hospital address, phone number and emergency details
| Hospital name | Lyell McEwin Hospital |
|---|---|
| Also known as | LMH, Lyell McEwin Hospital Elizabeth Vale |
| Main address | Haydown Road, Elizabeth Vale, South Australia 5112 |
| Main switchboard | (08) 8182 9000 |
| Fax | (08) 8182 9499 |
| Emergency Department | 24-hour Emergency Service. Call 000 for life-threatening emergencies. |
| Hospital type | Public acute care teaching hospital in northern Adelaide. |
| Local health network | Northern Adelaide Local Health Network, SA Health. |
| Best first step | Call the switchboard or the number on your appointment letter before travelling, especially for appointment times, clinic location, referral requirements, costs, maternity enquiries or parking help. |
Lyell McEwin Hospital map, directions and entry planning
The hospital is located on Haydown Road, Elizabeth Vale SA 5112. Use the map for route planning, but check your appointment letter for the exact entrance, building, clinic desk or ward.
Map tip: if you are visiting the Emergency Department, follow hospital signs for Emergency. If you are attending an outpatient clinic, Specialist Clinic, SAMI medical imaging, maternity service or ward visit, use the location details from your appointment letter first.
Lyell McEwin Hospital official video
This official SA Health short video is about Lyell McEwin Hospital’s 60th anniversary and is useful for a quick hospital overview. For bookings, fees, parking and clinic access, use the phone numbers and official links listed below.
Appointment booking, outpatient clinics and referral contacts
For most public hospital Specialist and Outpatient Clinics, patients usually attend after a referral from a GP, specialist, hospital doctor or other health professional. The appointment letter is the most important document because it gives the clinic name, date, location and instructions.
Main appointment pathway
- Ask your GP or specialist whether a referral is required.
- Use the appointment letter or SMS for clinic-specific instructions.
- Call LMH switchboard on (08) 8182 9000 if you are not sure which clinic or entrance to use.
- For Allied Health outpatient enquiries, SA Health lists (08) 8182 9288.
Before you attend
- Confirm whether the appointment is face-to-face, phone or telehealth.
- Ask whether a current referral is needed for Medicare billing.
- Ask if you need fasting, imaging, pathology, medication changes or arrival preparation.
- Ask where to park if mobility, pregnancy, pram or wheelchair access is a concern.
24-hour Emergency Department and urgent help
Lyell McEwin Hospital has a 24-hour Emergency Service. Emergency departments prioritise patients by clinical urgency, not by order of arrival.
Use Emergency for
- Serious injury or severe pain
- Possible stroke or heart attack symptoms
- Breathing difficulty
- Severe infection or high-risk fever
- Serious mental health crisis
- Urgent pregnancy or postnatal concerns when directed
For non-life-threatening concerns
- Call your GP or after-hours care service.
- Call Healthdirect on 1800 022 222 for health advice.
- Call the hospital switchboard if the issue relates to an existing appointment or recent hospital visit.
- For mental health emergency assistance, SA Health lists 13 14 65.
Hospital services, specialist clinics and care areas at LMH
Lyell McEwin Hospital provides public hospital care for communities in Adelaide’s north and north-eastern suburbs. Services can change by referral pathway and availability, so always confirm the clinic or ward before attending.
| Service area | What patients should know |
|---|---|
| Emergency care | 24-hour Emergency Service for urgent and serious health problems. |
| Medical services | Care pathways can include general medicine, cardiology, respiratory, renal, diabetes and endocrinology, gastroenterology, infectious diseases, haematology and neurology/stroke services. |
| Surgical services | Public hospital surgery pathways may include general surgery, orthopaedics, urology, ENT, ophthalmology, plastics, vascular, colorectal and other surgical clinics depending on referral and availability. |
| Women’s health and maternity | LMH provides maternity, birthing, women’s assessment, women’s health ward, special care nursery and related support services through NALHN. |
| Children and paediatrics | LMH has children’s and paediatric-related services. For emergencies call 000 or attend Emergency when urgent. |
| Medical imaging | SA Medical Imaging has an LMH site. Confirm imaging location, appointment time, referral and preparation before attending. |
| Allied Health | Allied Health outpatient enquiries can be made through the number listed by SA Health: (08) 8182 9288. |
| Mental health | Hospital and community mental health pathways may be available. For mental health emergency assistance, SA Health lists 13 14 65. |
| Cancer and oncology-related services | Some oncology, chemotherapy, radiotherapy or related services may be available through LMH/NALHN pathways. Confirm referral and location before attending. |
| Clinical trials and teaching | LMH is a teaching hospital and has research/clinical trial activity through NALHN. Patients should ask their treating team about eligibility for any study. |
Women’s health, maternity, birthing and special care nursery contacts
Lyell McEwin Hospital is an important maternity and women’s health site within NALHN. For pregnancy, birth, postnatal or baby-related appointments, use the number given by your midwife, GP or appointment letter. The following contacts are useful for planning and confirmation.
| Service | Phone / hours | Use this for |
|---|---|---|
| LMH Family Clinic | 8282 0255, appointments 8:30am to 4:30pm | Pregnancy and family clinic appointment enquiries. |
| Women’s Assessment Unit | 8282 1301 or 8282 1303, 7:00am to 9:00pm | Pregnancy-related assessment, advice or concerns during listed hours. |
| Birth Centre / midwifery care | 8282 0749, 24 hours | Birth Centre midwifery care contact. |
| Birth Centre appointments | 8182 9111, 8:00am to 8:00pm | Birth Centre appointment enquiries. |
| Birthing Suite / obstetric care | 8182 9282, 24 hours | Obstetric birthing care contact. |
| Obstetric Shared Care Midwife | 8182 9000 or text 0417 840 062 | Shared care midwife contact pathway. |
| Northern Aboriginal Birthing Program | 8282 1616 or 0481 919 532, Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm | Aboriginal birthing program support. |
| Women’s Health Ward | 8182 9380 | Women’s Health Ward enquiries. |
| Special Care Nursery | 8182 9101 | Special Care Nursery enquiries. |
| Parent education / antenatal classes | 0477 341 396 | Parent education, tours and antenatal class bookings where available. |
Lyell McEwin Hospital parking, drop-off and transport
Car parking is available on-site at LMH. SA Health states that the multi-deck car park at Lyell McEwin Hospital has a daily rate of $19, starting at $4. Always check the current rate at the car park or official SA Health page before relying on a saved screenshot or old search result.
| Parking / access item | Practical details |
|---|---|
| On-site parking | Secure pay-per-use parking is available on-site. Fees apply. |
| Multi-deck car park | SA Health lists LMH among metropolitan hospital multi-deck car parks with a daily rate of $19, starting at $4. |
| Drop-off / pick-up | SA Health notes free short-term drop-off/pick-up areas are available. Use these for quick drop-off only, not long appointments. |
| Accessible parking | Accessible parking is available at NALHN sites. Arrive early and check signs for permit requirements. |
| Nearby residential streets | The City of Playford notes the area around Lyell McEwin Hospital includes a residential parking permit zone between 8:00am and 6:00pm, Monday to Friday. Do not park in restricted permit areas unless legally allowed. |
| Best practical tip | For long appointments, maternity visits, Emergency or specialist clinics, allow extra time for parking, walking and check-in. |
Visitor hours, ward rules and support persons
SA Health visitor information can change due to infection control, ward conditions, patient safety or specific unit rules. General LMH visiting information found in SA Health search results states visiting hours from 11:00am to 8:00pm with visitor limits, but some units have different rules.
Before visiting a patient
- Call the ward or switchboard on (08) 8182 9000.
- Ask if the patient can receive visitors.
- Check the number of visitors allowed at one time.
- Ask whether children can visit the ward.
- Do not visit if you are unwell.
Special areas may differ
- Emergency Department
- Intensive Care Unit
- Women’s Health Ward
- Birthing Suite
- Special Care Nursery
- Mental health units
Appointment checklist: Medicare card, referral and documents
Bring the documents and personal items that help hospital staff confirm your identity, appointment, referral, medication and billing pathway.
Documents and cards
- Appointment letter, SMS or booking confirmation
- Medicare card
- Photo ID
- GP or specialist referral
- Private health insurance details if relevant
- Concession card, DVA card, TAC or WorkCover claim details if relevant
- SA Pregnancy Record for maternity appointments if relevant
- Recent scans, pathology results or specialist letters if requested
Medication and personal items
- Current medicine list and usual medicines
- Allergy list
- Glasses, hearing aids, dentures or walking aids
- Phone and charger for longer visits
- Water, snacks or baby supplies where appropriate
- Parking payment method
- Support person contact details
Medicare, private health insurance and possible hospital costs
Lyell McEwin Hospital is a public hospital. Public patients with Medicare are generally treated under public hospital arrangements. Costs can still depend on your patient category, insurance choice, ambulance cover, parking, medicines, imaging, outpatient pathway or overseas visitor status.
| Situation | What to confirm |
|---|---|
| Public patient with Medicare | Ask whether your appointment, admission, test or clinic is covered as a public patient service. |
| Private patient in a public hospital | Ask about private health fund use, gap risk, excess, single-room availability and doctor choice where available. |
| Medicare-ineligible patient | Ask the hospital about estimated costs before non-emergency care where possible. |
| Ambulance | Ambulance costs may not be covered by the hospital. Check ambulance cover with SA Ambulance Service or your insurer. |
| Parking | Hospital car parking fees apply. Check current rates and concession/exemption rules before attending repeated appointments. |
| TAC / WorkCover / DVA | Bring claim or eligibility details and ask staff which billing pathway applies. |
Medical imaging, pathology and test preparation
SA Medical Imaging has a Lyell McEwin Hospital site. For imaging appointments, confirm the time, location, preparation, referral form and whether you need to arrive early. SA Health search results list SAMI LMH site hours as 8:30am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday, and direct people needing the main hospital reception line to call (08) 8182 9000.
- Bring your referral or request form.
- Ask whether fasting, water intake or medication instructions apply.
- Ask whether previous scans or reports are needed.
- Confirm whether the appointment is at the main hospital, SAMI area or another NALHN site.
Questions to ask before visiting Lyell McEwin Hospital
Use this script before an outpatient, maternity, imaging, ward visit or planned admission.
- “Which entrance, building, level and desk should I go to?”
- “Do I need a GP or specialist referral for this clinic?”
- “Is my appointment face-to-face, phone or telehealth?”
- “Do I need to fast or stop any medicine before this appointment?”
- “Will there be any out-of-pocket cost, private billing step or parking cost?”
- “Can I bring a support person?”
- “What are the current visitor rules for this ward?”
- “Where should I park if I need accessible parking, pregnancy drop-off or pram access?”
- “Which documents should I bring?”
- “Who should I call if I need to cancel or reschedule?”
Official Lyell McEwin Hospital links for contact, parking and services
| Need | Official / useful link |
|---|---|
| Main hospital page | SA Health Lyell McEwin Hospital |
| Contact LMH | SA Health LMH contact page |
| Specialist and outpatient clinics | NALHN Specialist and Outpatient Clinics |
| Services at LMH | SA Health services at Lyell McEwin Hospital |
| Parking and transport | Car parking and transport at LMH |
| Car parking fees | SA Health metropolitan hospital car parking fees |
| Patient and visitor info | LMH patient and visitor information |
| Healthdirect listing | Lyell McEwin Hospital on Healthdirect |
Lyell McEwin Hospital FAQs
What is the address of Lyell McEwin Hospital?
Lyell McEwin Hospital is located on Haydown Road, Elizabeth Vale, South Australia 5112.
What is the main phone number for Lyell McEwin Hospital?
The main Lyell McEwin Hospital switchboard number is (08) 8182 9000.
Does Lyell McEwin Hospital have a 24-hour Emergency Department?
Yes. SA Health describes Lyell McEwin Hospital as having a 24-hour Emergency Service. For life-threatening emergencies, call 000.
How do I book or change an outpatient appointment at Lyell McEwin Hospital?
Use the contact details on your appointment letter first. If you are unsure, call the LMH switchboard on (08) 8182 9000. For Allied Health outpatient enquiries, SA Health lists (08) 8182 9288.
What services are available at Lyell McEwin Hospital?
LMH provides public hospital services including emergency care, medical services, surgery, outpatient clinics, maternity and birthing services, paediatrics, medical imaging, allied health, mental health pathways and specialist care depending on referral and availability.
Does Lyell McEwin Hospital provide maternity services?
Yes. LMH provides maternity and women’s health services including family clinic, women’s assessment, birthing suite, birth centre, women’s health ward and special care nursery contacts through NALHN.
How much is parking at Lyell McEwin Hospital?
SA Health states that the multi-deck car park at Lyell McEwin Hospital has a daily rate of $19, starting at $4. Check current signs and SA Health parking pages before attending because rates and exemption rules can change.
Can I visit a patient at Lyell McEwin Hospital?
Visitors are generally allowed, but hours and visitor numbers can vary by ward, patient condition and infection control rules. Call the ward or switchboard before visiting.
What should I bring to a Lyell McEwin Hospital appointment?
Bring your appointment letter, Medicare card, photo ID, referral, medication list, private insurance or concession details if relevant, and any test results or documents requested by the clinic.
Who should I call for mental health emergency assistance in South Australia?
SA Health lists the mental health triage service on 13 14 65 for assistance in a mental health emergency. Call 000 if there is immediate danger or a life-threatening emergency.
Source and update note
This guide is based on SA Health, NALHN, Healthdirect and related official public hospital information for Lyell McEwin Hospital contact details, Emergency Service, outpatient clinics, maternity contacts, parking, visitor information and patient preparation. Hospital services, phone numbers, clinic schedules, visitor rules, fees and parking rates can change, so confirm directly with LMH before travelling or making care decisions.
This page is an informational hospital guide only. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment recommendations.