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About NHS 24

NHS 24 is a national Health Board which provides a range of services to people across Scotland. These services are available via the telephone, webchat, websites, and a mobile phone app.

How we can help

Read about the services NHS 24 delivers and get advice on the right one for you. Includes phoning 111, NHS inform, Breathing Space, and Quit Your Way Scotland

Facts about NHS 24

NHS 24 was founded as a special health board on 6 April 2001. Find out about our role within NHS Scotland, our employees and the number of calls we take to 111

How to get involved

You can volunteer with NHS 24 on the Public Partnership Forum or Youth Forum, or give us feedback, or attend our board meetings or annual reviews

Boards and committees

Find out about the NHS 24 board and our committees – the key people and groups overseeing our work

National Fraud Initiative

NHS 24 is required by law to protect the public funds that we administer. Read about how fraud is prevented by Audit Scotland and data matching exercises

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Find out what’s going on at NHS 24 including events, stories and service updates.

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