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Digital services in the NHS

What digital NHS tools and services are available?

What services are available for my self management?

Graphic of a smartphone and a hand that is touching the screen.The following digital self management tools have been developed, or are supported, by NHS Scotland: 

For anyone based in Scotland, NHS inform is the best source of health information. You can find information about illnesses and conditions, symptoms and self-help. You can also find information on tests and treatments, advice on healthy living and even information on care, support and your rights. There is also seasonal and topical information that is refreshed frequently. 


If you are having mental wellbeing challenges, NHS Inform hosts a website called “Mind to Mind”. Mind to Mind offers advice and support on topics such as handling stress, dealing with anxiety and managing sleep.

Through this, you can find thousands of health and wellbeing services in Scotland. It gives you the names, addresses, opening times and service details. You choose the type of service you are looking for and then search using your postcode. 


• NHS 24 Online app

The NHS 24 Online app enables you to find your nearest services. You can also access the NHS 24’s virtual assistant, where you can chat about your symptoms. The assistant will let you know what you should do next. 


My Diabetes My Way is an online self management platform for people with diabetes. It has been running in NHS Scotland since 2008. You can access information about diabetes through leaflets, videos, education tools and games. Individuals can also use the website to view up-to-date diabetes clinic results. They can even share stories with other people with diabetes and develop a social support network. 

Scotland offers access to digital therapeutics for insomnia and anxiety free of charge. Check out the Sleepio app. Check out the Daylight app.