Alcohol support
Alcohol problems are a major concern for public health in Scotland. Although drinking in moderation can have beneficial effects for some groups of people, such as protection against coronary heart ... [continue] Alcohol support
Bowel screening
Bowel cancer is Scotland 3rd biggest cancer and every year over 4000 men and women are diagnosed. In fact 1 in 20 of us will have bowel cancer at some ... [continue] Bowel screening
Carers
Are you looking after or providing support for a relative friend or neighbour? Are you being helped or supported by a relative friend or neighbour? Your GP needs to know ... [continue] Carers
Depression
Depression is more than simply feeling unhappy or fed up for a few days. We all go through spells of feeling down, but when you’re depressed you feel persistently sad for ... [continue] Depression
Find NHS services near you
Are you in need of a local dentist, optician, or a pharmacy? Please click here to go to the NHS Inform Service Directory page
Find your NHS number
Your NHS number is a 10 digit number, like 485 777 3456. It is on any letter you receive from the NHS. You do not need to know your NHS ... [continue] Find your NHS number
NHS Health A to Z
Look up information about different conditions and treatments using the NHS Health A-Z widget on this page.
NHS Live Well
Please use the NHS widget on this page for information and advice on healthy living.
Self care
Did you know that 10 of the most minor ailments seen by GPs can also be treated by you at home? By treating yourself at home you could save a ... [continue] Self care
Who should I see?
We try to keep our GP appointments for patients with more serious health problems. Before you book an appointment to see a doctor please consider whether an appointment with a ... [continue] Who should I see?
Date published: 5th February, 2021
Date last updated: 1st August, 2022
