Digital services in the NHS
Find out more about some of the digital services available in the NHS and how to access them.
What digital NHS tools and services are available?
What services are available for my self management?
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.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.
Scotland offers access to digital therapeutics for insomnia and anxiety free of charge. Check out the Sleepio app. Check out the Daylight app.