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  • Rape and sexual assault - what health workers need to know

    • 25 March 2019
    • Publications
    • Gender based violence

    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.

  • Interpreting, communication support and translation national policy

    • 22 October 2020
    • Publications
    • Corporate information

    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.

  • Poverty, low income and economic disadvantage: Concepts and definitions

    • 02 October 2020
    • Publications
    • Children
    • Poverty

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

  • Changes to the Scottish diabetic eye screening programme: FAQs for health professionals

    • 23 November 2020
    • Publications
    • Screening

    This document lists some frequently asked questions for health professionals about changes to the Scottish diabetic eye screening programme.

  • Housing and health inequalities

    • 14 November 2016
    • Publications
    • Place

    This is the 5th in our series of inequality briefings. It focuses on the role that good-quality housing can play in improving health and wellbeing and reducing health inequalities.

  • Source Tableau guidance

    • 16 June 2023
    • Publications
    • Social and community care

    Detailed information on the dashboards available within each workbook

  • Inequalities in breast screening

    • 06 November 2023
    • Content pages
    • Conditions and diseases

    Women aged between 50 and 70 years old are invited for screening every three years

    Part of:
    Breast screening
  • Overview

    • 06 November 2023
    • Content pages
    • Conditions and diseases

    Women aged between 50 and 70 years old are invited for screening every three years

    Part of:
    Breast screening
  • Messages to share

    • 06 November 2023
    • Content pages
    • Conditions and diseases

    Women aged between 50 and 70 years old are invited for screening every three years

    Part of:
    Breast screening
  • Off to a good start: all you need to know about breastfeeding

    • 15 October 2025
    • Publications
    • Births and maternity
    • Pregnancy and early years
    Off to a good start: all you need to know about breastfeeding...