Re-using Crown copyright material

You may use some information featured on this website free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. This does not include logos, photographs, images, graphics and other third party materials.

Any enquiries regarding the use and re-use of this information resource should be sent to psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk.

The policies on this website apply to all NHSScotland Health Boards in a uniform manner. NHSScotland Health Boards may not adopt in their organisations any policies that have been modified or varied from the versions available on our site. 

Re-using third party material

Any material on this site in which the copyright belongs to a third party is not covered by Crown copyright. This the case for example with some logos, photographs, images and graphics. Authorisation to reproduce third party materials must be obtained from the copyright holders concerned.

Before using or re-using any material featured on this website, you should check the copyright status of items in advance of use. Please contact website@gov.scot.

Images and photos downloaded from the NHS Scotland Photo Library are subject to the NHSScotland Photo Library terms and conditions.

Linking to the NHSScotland Workforce Policies website

The Scottish Government encourages users to establish links to the site. You don't have to ask for permission to do this.

Logos, images, photography and video

Logos, images, graphics and photographs on this website may be subject to third party copyright. You must check the copyright status of items before use as stated above. 

Further information

For further information on Crown copyright policy and licensing arrangements, see the National Archives guidance.

Available formats and referencing

Downloadable content on this website is available in PDF or word format. Some documents may also be available as HTML pages.

References made using the HTML version should make sure that HTML referencing guidance is followed to minimise confusion.