When someone has died - information for you

Information to help you through the first few days after a death.

eHealth – Using computers to improve your healthcare

This leaflet tells you how eHealth will affect the service you receive from the NHS, how your information will be stored and shared safely and legally and what may happen in the future.

• watch the eHealth animated film clip as MOV | WMV | MP4

How to use the health service in Scotland

This DVD is a clear and simple guide to the NHS in Scotland. It includes information about family doctors (GPs), dentists, opticians, pharmacists, and out-of-hours services.

• The videos on the DVD are available in 17 languages, including English and British SIGN LANGUAGE (BSL).

• You can view the videos on the website (www.how-to-use-the-nhs.com) and you can also order the DVD, free of charge, by visiting the website or by calling the NHS inform Helpline on 0800 22 44 88.

The Minor Ailment Service at your community pharmacy

The Minor Ailment Service leaflet describes an NHS service for children, people aged 60 or over, people who hold a medical exemption certificate and people on certain benefits. 

Your guide to free NHS eye examinations in Scotland

If you are a UK resident, this leaflet tells you about free NHS eye
examinations In Scotland.

Getting NHS dental treatment in Scotland

This leaflet tells you how to use NHS dental services in Scotland.

The NHS Chronic Medication Service at your local pharmacy

This leaflet tells you about a new service for people with a long-term condition. The Chronic Medication Service is available at pharmacies across Scotland. 

New medicines in Scotland – who decides what the NHS can provide?

The process medicines go through before NHS doctors in Scotland can routinely prescribe them.

Your emergency care summary

This leaflet tells you about changes in the way your medical
information is used and stored. It focuses on something called
the emergency care summary which is designed to ensure safer
medical care when GP surgeries are closed

Circumcision and your child

This leaflet is for parents and describes how religious male  
circumcision is arranged by the NHS in Scotland.

It's okay to ask!

This leaflet gives useful tips and questions you can ask during health care appointments, helping you to play an active part in your care and treatment.