Health Rights Information Scotland

Consumer Focus Scotland

(formerly Scottish Consumer Council)

http://www.hris.org.uk

The Scottish Consumer Council's (SCC) purpose is to make all consumers matter. We are an independent policy organisation with a solid foundation in consumer research.

We have a special focus on the needs of disadvantaged consumers. Over the years, we have been able to bring about real benefits for consumers, across the broad range of issues, which affect people's lives.

Health Rights Information Scotland is a project based within the Scottish Consumer Council, and funded by the Scottish Government Health Directorates. It is a joint initiative to raise the quality of information available to patients in the NHS.

We produce information for patients about their rights, about how to use NHS services, and about what they can expect from the NHS. Because this information is relevant to everyone in Scotland we produce this information on a national basis for use throughout the NHS. NHS boards are responsible for distributing our information.

HRIS aims to give patients a better understanding of their rights and choices. And to make them more confident when making decisions about their health and interacting with NHS staff.

To find out more about the topics we produce information on, see the patient information section of our website.

We also provide direct advice and assistance to organisations producing patient information. You can find out more about this in the producing information section of our website.