Complain about an NHS Board

The Scottish Health Council does not handle complaints about NHS Boards. If you are not satisfied with the services you have received, you should get in touch directly with the complaints officer for the Board. Contact details for each NHS Board are available at the following links:

Territorial Boards

Special Boards

 

Help with making your complaint

The Citizens Advice Bureau runs an Independent Advice and Support Service (IASS) which can help you with making a complaint about the NHS. This is a free service and available at a Citizens Advice Bureau near you. More information on this service, including information about your nearest Citizens Advice Bureau, is available from Link opens in new windowCitizens Advice Scotland.

More Information

Health Rights Information Scotland (HRIS) has produced a leaflet which explains in more detail how to make a complaint about the NHS. This is available to download in PDF format from Link opens in new windowHealth Rights Information Scotland.