Category: NHS Scotland

Get ready for the new season with our simple guide to staying healthy this spring. Learn how to manage your prescriptions, stock your home medicine cabinet, and find the right care when you need it. Protect your wellbeing and prepare for the spring holidays with these easy tips from NHS Scotland.

Following reports of a Meningitis B outbreak in England, we want to help our patients in Scotland stay safe. Learn how to spot the signs, check your vaccination history, and find out what to do if you are concerned.

NHS Scotland’s Spring COVID-19 booster programme is expected to begin in April. Find out who is eligible, how you will be contacted, and how to book or reschedule your vaccination appointment.

Vaccinations give children the best protection against serious illnesses. Learn when vaccines are offered and how to catch up if your child has missed one.

If you care for someone who couldn’t manage without your help, you may be an unpaid carer. Support is available across Scotland, including advice, wellbeing help, and local services. Visit NHS Inform to find out what help you can access and how to get started.

Cervical screening is the best protection against cervical cancer. In Scotland, routine screening is now offered every 5 years to those aged 25-64. Is your appointment overdue? Learn more about the test, HPV, and how to book your appointment today.

Need help with an injury or joint condition? You may not need a GP appointment to get help. Discover how to access Musculoskeletal (MSK) services in your area, the difference between self-referral and professional referral, and where to find specialist tools for recovery.

Looking to improve your wellbeing this year? Learn about the MAP approach to habit-building, how to access ‘Quit Your Way’ services in Scotland, and why choosing the right care—like your local pharmacy—is the best way to stay healthy in 2026.

Don’t get caught out when the surgery closes for a holiday. Read our guide on ordering repeat prescriptions early, using the NHS Pharmacy First Scotland service for minor illnesses, and how to contact NHS 24 (111) for urgent care when we are closed.