Illnesses and conditions

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Identifying, treating and managing different types of illnesses, infections, injuries and disorders

Symptoms and self-help

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Includes information on common symptoms and guidance for self-help

Tests and treatments

Blood tests

Information on what to expect if you need a test or treatment, such as a blood test, biopsy, scan or surgery.

Healthy living

Healthy living

Find out what you can do to look after your mental and physical wellbeing with advice on stopping smoking, eating well and how to get enough exercise.

Care, support and rights

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Information on accessing health and care services in Scotland, and your rights when using them.

Scotland's Service Directory

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Through Scotland's Service Directory you can find the names, addresses, opening times and service details for thousands of health and wellbeing services in Scotland

Self-help guide

Assess your own symptoms.

Self-help guides

Services directory

Find a local service or group.

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Cervical screening for HPV

A smear test could save your life

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The Charter of Patient Rights and Responsibilities

The Charter of Patient Rights and Responsibilities has been revised

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We'll keep you right

Helping you get the right care, at the right time

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Every month we provide links to the most commonly requested topics

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The Charter of Patient Rights and Responsibilities

The Charter of Patient Rights and Responsibilities (the ‘charter’) was revised in June 2019. This article will explain the charter in greater detail including access, communication, confidentiality and feedback and complaints.

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Flu vaccine

The flu vaccine is the best available protection against flu and is offered each winter flu season (October to March). Find out more about the flu vaccine, and when and where to get it.

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Child flu vaccine

The child flu vaccine is offered to all children in Scotland aged 2–5 years at their GP practice, and all primary school children at school. Find out more about the child flu vaccine.

Seasonal topics

Every month we provide links to the most commonly asked questions

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Self-help guide: Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Find out more about your symptoms, when you can use self-care, and what to do if your condition worsens and you need medical help.

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Self-help guide: Abdominal pain

​Find out more about your abdominal pain symptoms, when you can use self-care, and what to do if your condition worsens and you need medical help.

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Self-help guide: Fever in adults

Find out more about fever symptoms in adults, when you can use self-care, and what to do if your condition worsens and you need medical help.