What we do

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.

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Our services

Our services are delivered through our divisions which provide the core services of our organisation. The key functions of the divisions are shown below:

HEALTH SUPPORT

• Health Facilities Scotland - Operational advice on all facilities topics
• Health Protection Scotland - Coordinating health protection
• Information Services Division - Health statistics and analysis
• National Services Division - Screening and specialist health services
• Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service - Blood transfusion services

BUSINESS SUPPORT

• Central Legal Office - Specialist legal services
• Counter Fraud Services - Deterring, detecting and investigating fraud
• National Information Systems Group - Supports the delivery of IM&T
• National Procurement - Acquiring, storing and delivering goods and services
• Practitioner Services - Family health service payments and patient registration
• Scottish Health Service Centre - Conference facilities and event organising

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