Refugees, asylum seekers and overseas visitors have a number of rights and responsibilities when using the NHS in Scotland. These are protected under the Patient Rights (Scotland) Act 2011. Find out more about what’s expected of you, and what you should expect, when accessing healthcare in Scotland.
GP receptionists (Patient Advisors) are trained to guide you to the best care
Your practice has many expert healthcare professionals and services that can help you, from a GP or nurse to mental health support or a community pharmacist.