Speakers of Other Languages

How to use the NHS

In an life-threatening emergency you can attend the A&E department at Glasgow Royal Infirmary. If you think you need A&E but it is not life threatening call 111 first.  See attached translated information.

Information on how to use the National Health Service in Scotland is available at NHS Inform.   The website includes information about family doctors (GPs), dentists, opticians, pharmacists, and out of hours services.  Information is available in 17 languages.

NHS24 also have a guide to help you find the right care

 

Guide to accessing Health Care in Glasgow

This guide has all you need to know about: 

  • Discover Glasgow City
  • Translation support
  • Healthcare Information
  • Accessing Emergency Care
  • Scottish Laws
  • Asylum and refugee services

Welcome pack for New Scots

Information about living in Scotland produced by Scottish Government 

Interpreting services

Information about how to make a call using an interpreter

Migrant Support

Details of support services available. Ask our team for more informations 

Translated Health Information

Information provided by Doctors of the World including how to use the NHS in over 60 languages. 

Know who to turn to

How to use the NHS video

Available in various languages and formats 

Page last reviewed: 30 June 2026
Page created: 18 September 2025