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Privacy and confidentiality when using the NHS
You have rights and responsibilities for confidentiality when sharing information with the NHS. These include issues around how your information is stored and shared, along with other useful information.
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Health and Social Care Standards
Information on the Health and Social Care Standards which set out what we should expect when using health, social care or social work services in Scotland.
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Communication and involving you
Information on your rights and your responsibilities when communicating with the NHS, including topics like organ and tissue donation and refusing care and treatment.
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Women and Families Maternal Mental Health Pledge
The Women and Families Maternal Mental Health Pledge sets out what to expect from the NHS in Scotland if you're pregnant and have mental health problems.
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Transition Care Plans
A Transition Care Plan (TCP) is a document that young people receiving treatment from CAMHS complete as part of their transition to adult mental health services. It gives you the chance to outline your needs, wants, preferences and concerns ahead of the move.
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Breathing Space helpline
Breathing Space is free and confidential phone service for anyone in Scotland over the age of 16 experiencing low mood, depression or anxiety.
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Support in the last days and hours of life
Using their training, experience and professional judgement, you can expect health and social care staff to work to provide you with good care as you approach the end of your life.
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Realistic Medicine
NHS Scotland has a realistic medicine approach which puts you at the centre of decisions about your care. Find out what realistic medicine is and how it affects you.
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Volunteering with the NHS
Around 8,000 people give their time and commitment to volunteer for the NHS in Scotland. Get information on the benefits of volunteering and how to become a volunteer with the NHS.
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Marriage
When diagnosed with a progressive illness many people wish to set their affairs in order. For some this may include arranging a marriage to a long standing partner for financial security and for clarity of inheritance.