Health Information

We’re here for you

Helping you take control of your health and wellbeing.

Symptoms & Self Help

A to Z of symptoms – including headache, stomach ache and flu

Illnesses and conditions

Symptoms, causes and treatments of common illnesses and conditions. Includes injuries, infections and poisoning.

Healthy living

Advice and tools to help you look after yourself. Includes mental wellbeing, eating well, contraception, immunisation and help to stop smoking.

Medicines and medical aids

Information about medicines and medical aids, including antibiotics, painkillers, contraception and vaccinations.

Tests and treatments

What to expect from common tests and treatments and why you might need them. Includes medicine, surgery, blood test, biopsy and scan.

Care, support and rights

Accessing health and care in Scotland. Includes how to register with a GP practice and your rights when using services.