Information about health services
We have worked in collaboration with the Scottish Government Health Directorates to produce information for patients about NHS services in Scotland. In this section of the site, you can find information on:
- health services in Scotland
- primary care services
- emergency care summary
- religious male circumcision
- useful tips and questions to ask during health care appointments
Health services in Scotland
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.howtousethenhs.com) and you can also order the DVD, free of charge, by visiting the website or by calling the NHS helpline on 0800 22 44 88.
Primary care services
The Minor Ailment Service at your community pharmacy
If you don't pay prescription charges, this leaflet is for you. It tells
you how you can get some
medicines free of charge from your
pharmacist without a prescription from your GP.
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.
Registering with a dentist for NHS treatment
This leaflet tells you how to register with a dentist who provides
NHS treatment.
Emergency care summary
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
Religious male circumcision
Circumcision and your child
This leaflet is for parents and describes how religious male
circumcision is arranged by the NHS in Scotland.
Useful tips and questions to ask during health care appointments
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.
Page last edited: 24 February 2010