Patient Advice and Support Service (PASS), Scotland

Its trained advisers support anyone who uses NHS Scotland to understand their rights and responsibilities as a patient, raise concerns, give feedback, or make a complaint. They can help you write letters and make phone calls. You can also use its contact form.

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PASS is an independent service delivered by the Citizens Advice network in Scotland. It cannot provide medical advice, legal advice, advice about private healthcare or advice about social care, and it says it does not give an advocacy service.

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Hours
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
Coverage
Scotland
Languages
English
Last checked
October 10, 2026

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