NHS services
Dental
Receiving NHS dental treatment in Scotland
Including your dental treatment and cost
NHS general dental services
Including quality of service and the Scottish Dental Reference Service
Dental emergencies
Emergency dental treatment for registered and unregistered patients
Accessing orthodontics
Including how and who can access orthodontics
Find your nearest dental service
Search Scotland's Service Directory using your town or post code to find your nearest service
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Accessing dental services
Information about dental services during the coronavirus pandemic
Doctors
Registering with a GP practice
How to register with a GP practice
Transfer of your GP health records
Including how your records are stored, moved and accessed
Find your nearest GP practice
Search Scotland's Service Directory using your town or post code to find your nearest service
Travel health and vaccinations
What vaccinations you might need when travelling abroad, and how to arrange a travel risk assessment
Ophthalmics
Your entitlements to NHS ophthalmic services
Including free eye examinations and NHS optical vouchers
Ophthalmic services
Including how opticians work, monitoring and payment verification
Quality of ophthalmic services
Including what to do if you're not happy with the care you received
Find your nearest opticians
Search our Scotland's Service Directory using your town or post code to find your nearest service
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Accessing community eyecare services
Information about community eyecare services services during the coronavirus pandemic
Pharmacy
Pharmacy services
Services available at your local pharmacy and how to access them
Prescription charges and exemptions
Who will and won't be charged for prescriptions in Scotland
Gluten-free Food Service
Order gluten-free foods through your pharmacy
Chronic Medication Service
Helping patients manage their medication for their long term condition
Minor Ailment Service
Access healthcare advice for minor illnesses through your pharmacy
Emergency contraception
Information on accessing the morning after pill and the effectiveness of emergency contraception if you've had unprotected sex
Stopping smoking
Including the benefits of quitting and the support available to stop
Medicines information
Learn about medicines and their use and licensing
Medical exemption certificates
Including accessing free NHS prescriptions and exemption certificates
Self-help guide: Accessing medicines
Help and advice if you've run out of your prescribed medicines
Find your nearest pharmacy
Search our Scotland's Service Directory using your town or post code to find your nearest service
Sexual health
Using the NHS
Public holidays
If you need healthcare advice or support when your GP practice is closed on a public holiday
Accessing the NHS
Including your rights, support, and treatment and waiting times
Health records
How to access your medical records
Waiting times
Including your rights, support, and treatment and waiting times
Realistic medicine
What is realistic medicine and how does it affect you?
Helplines
Musculoskeletal (MSK) Helpline
Phone service for people experiencing symptoms of musculoskeletal disorders
Quit Your Way Scotland
Phone or chat online with a trained advisor from Scotland's national stop smoking support service
Breathing Space
A free and confidential phone service for anyone in Scotland over the age of 16 experiencing low mood, depression or anxiety