NHS Scotland

About NHS Scotland

NHS Scotland is one of the country's largest employers, with approximately 140,000 dedicated professionals working across a comprehensive network of 14 territorial NHS Boards, seven specialist NHS Boards, and one public health organization. Operating under the governance of Scottish Ministers and supported by the Scottish Government Health and Social Care Directorates, each NHS Board maintains clear accountability structures that ensure excellence in healthcare delivery. Our territorial NHS Boards serve as the foundation of Scotland's healthcare system, taking responsibility for protecting and improving population health while delivering essential frontline medical services to communities across the nation. Meanwhile, our specialist NHS Boards enhance this care by providing critical specialist services and national programs that support regional operations. Through collaborative partnerships across the public sector, all NHS Boards unite with a shared commitment to serving the people of Scotland and advancing the Scottish Government's strategic objectives and national outcomes. This integrated approach ensures comprehensive, coordinated care that meets the diverse health needs of Scotland's population.

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