Publications

This framework gives clear and simple guidance for those working with patients with preferred communication other than spoken English. It will help NHS staff, interpreting providers and interpreters to ensure interpreting is carried out safely and effectively, to provide patients with a quality service, and support them in their care pathways.

This policy ensures that NHSScotland has a clear, consistent and fair approach to the provision of information and communication support for all. The policy includes both internal and external communication, and should be followed by all NHSScotland staff.

This guidance outlines good communication practices for GPs and the wider practice team when working with BSL users. Many of the principles apply to all those affected by deafness and should be considered when working with patients in general practice who are Deaf.

This overview sets out some concepts and definitions used when thinking about and measuring child poverty, income and other markers of economic disadvantage.

This guidance aims to provide support to the NHS boards in preparing for or in response to public health incidents.

This framework aims to classify guidance types based on the process used to derive the guidance, relative to that used to develop an Evidence Based Guidelines.

This guide aims to help people working with adults with mild or moderate learning disabilities, or significant learning needs, who have experienced, or are at risk of experiencing, gender-based violence. The guide explains how to recognise gender-based violence, and how to respond in a sensitive and suitable way.

Gender-based violence is a major public health issue which causes immense pain, injury and suffering, particularly to women and children. This guide explains the nature of gender-based violence and its impact on health, this outlines how staff can respond.

BBV testing should be recommended to everyone in custody including those already in prison unless:  they have been tested in the last 12 months and have not subsequently put...

This leaflet is one of a series designed to support health workers to work effectively with the victims of gender-based violence (GBV) in line with NHS Scotland and Scottish Government policy. It covers how to identify and respond to adults who have experienced rape and/or sexual assault. This guidance explains the nature of rape and sexual assault and their impact on health. It also covers how staff can identify and respond to those experiencing current or historical abuse.