The Scottish Government Health and Community Care is responsible for NHSScotland and for the development and implementation of health and community care policy. Dr Kevin Woods, Director General Health & Chief Executive NHSScotland is accountable for the performance of the service. NHSScotland comprises 14 territorial NHS Boards responsible for the planning and delivery of all health services in their own area. In addition, there are 8 Special Health Boards in Scotland.

Scotland has some of the best health service data in the world. Few other countries have information which combines high quality data, consistency, national coverage and the ability to link data to allow patient based analysis and follow up. Information Services Division (ISD) is Scotland's national organisation for health information, statistics and IT services.

Welcome to Scotland's health improvement agencyOur website provides information and resources to support health improvement practitioners and organisations working with us to improve Scotland's health and reduce inequalities.

Working at the very heart of the health service, we deliver services critical to frontline patient care and in support of the efficient and effective operation of NHS Scotland. NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) is a Non Departmental Public Body. Accountable to the Scottish Government, we work at the very heart of the health service, providing national strategic support services and expert advice to NHS Scotland. We also play an active and crucial role in the delivery of effective healthcare to patients and the public. Our supporting role to NHS Scotland means that we work closely with all our partner organisations, especially the NHS Boards, in the delivery of our services.

Whatever the issue from drug misuse to disability; youth crime to mental health; sexual abuse to domestic violence; poverty to homelessness; Barnardo’s believes we can bring out the best in every child. We run almost 400 projects around the UK: discover the work we do in your region. Get involved Your time is one of the most valuable gifts you can give. There are lots of different ways to get involved. Whether you fundraise, volunteer or campaign, your support will help transform the lives of the most disadvantaged children.

The aims of Bipolar Fellowship Scotland are: To provide information, support and advice for people affected by bipolar disorder/manic depression and all who care; To promote Self-Help throughout Scotland; To inform and educate about the illness and the organisation. We have a catalogue of resources dealing with bipolar disorder for all ages and situations.