Antimicrobial Resistance and Healthcare Associated Infection
Find evidence-based guidance, surveillance and expert advice on Antimicrobial Resistance and Healthcare Associated Infection (ARHAI).
Welcome to National Services Scotland
We provide services and advice to the NHS and wider public sector
Important
As of 1 April 2026, NHS Education for Scotland (NES) and NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) have come together to form Public Services Delivery Scotland, the public sector’s national enabler of transformation, driving digital innovation, workforce development and Once for Scotland services to support health and social care.
We encourage you to visit the PSD Scotland website for the most up to date information, contacts and guidance as the new organisation is established.
Services and information
Blood, tissues and cells
Explore clinical services that support the range of blood transfusion needs of patients in Scotland.
Countering fraud
Report a fraud in NHSScotland, reduce the risk of fraud in your organisation and pay incorrect NHSScotland exemption claim charges.
Dental services
Providing General Dental Services (GDS) care and treatment, and ensuring associated payments to practitioners for their services are made.
Digital systems and security
Access digital services including end-to-end business solutions, technology and data for clinical settings, and digital security options.
Health facilities
Find health facilities services that cover decontamination, incident reporting, sustainability and engineering.
Legal
Discover comprehensive legal services for health boards that cover litigation, employment, commercial contracts and more.
Medical services
Providing support to paying GPs for contracted services they provide to the public, and managing patient registration and health record data.
National programmes
Discover the national innovation and development programmes NSS is delivering for Scotland’s health and care
NHS Scotland Assure
Discover how NHS Scotland Assure works with health boards to improve our healthcare built environment.
Ophthalmic services
Providing support to opticians and making payments for NHS General Ophthalmic Service (GOS) eye examinations, spectacles and contact lenses.
Patient exemptions
Find out more about who is entitled to exemptions from NHSScotland charges and quickly and securely pay charges for incorrect claims.
Patient support schemes
Find the Scottish Infected Blood Support Scheme and the Scottish Government Mesh Fund for patients.
Pharmacy services
Providing services including payments, management of ePharmacy and customer service to community pharmacies and dispensing contractors.
Procurement and logistics
Discover tendering and innovation services for suppliers, plus health board services and training options.
Screening Oversight and Assurance Scotland
Discover how SOAS works with Health Boards and external partners to provide national oversight and assurance of population screening.
Specialist healthcare
Find the national specialist healthcare services that we commission and performance manage. This includes screening and services for rare conditions.