What is Healthier Scotland?

Alcohol

Find out more about alcohol

Better Together

Find out more about Better Together: Scotland's Patient Experience Programme.

Fight Cervical Cancer

Find out how the new HPV vaccine for girls will help reduce their risk of cervical cancer.
Who is eligible? How does HPV cause cervical cancer? Information about the HPV immunisation vaccine can all be found in the cervical cancer and HPV vaccine frequently asked questions.

Flu

Find out how to get your free flu jab, if you're over 65 or in an at risk group

Hands Clean

Learn about the dangers of E.coli - how you can protect yourself and your children from harm.

Take Life On

Find out about healthy eating and physical activity. Small changes can lead to big benefits.

Taking on board our healthy eating advice and physical activity tips you'll soon see yourself on the way to a healthier lifestyle.

National Care Standards

The National Care Standards have been created by Scottish Ministers to help you understand what to expect from a range of care services.

NHS Recruitment

Find out more about careers and opportunities in NHS Scotland

Organ Donor

Find out more about organ donation

Prescription Charges

From April the cost of NHS prescriptions will fall from £6.85 to £5.00. If you regularly purchase prescription items you could save even more.

Tobacco Age Change

From 1 October 2007, the law for selling tobacco products will change. Find out more at the Tobacco Age Change website

Well Scotland

Mental health and well-being Scotland - communicating the National Programme for Improving the Mental Health and Well-being of Scotland

Women and Alcohol

Find out the facts about the impact alcohol can have on on women - knowing more means you can take control and decide what's best for yourself.