What is MyCare.scot?
MyCare.scot is a digital service that brings together your health and social care information in one secure place.
You can use MyCare.scot to check:
- your medicine and allergy information
- health and wellbeing services near you
- your Community Health Index (CHI) number
- your COVID-19 and flu vaccination record since 2021
- some of the details NHS Scotland has stored about you – like your home address
MyCare.scot will include more features soon.
When using MyCare.scot, your information is protected by the same safeguards that are used for your health and social care information generally.
How to use MyCare.scot
To use MyCare.scot, you need a verified ScotAccount.
A ScotAccount allows you to access public services online safely and securely. It’s run by the Scottish Government.
First, you’ll create a ScotAccount, then you’ll connect it to MyCare.scot.
If you already have a ScotAccount, you may need to connect it to MyCare.scot.
You’ll be guided through the sign in process when you go to MyCare.scot.
Creating your ScotAccount
To create your ScotAccount and verify your identity, you’ll need:
- an email address
- a phone number (mobile or landline)
- a valid photo ID – for example, a passport or driving licence
- access to a mobile phone, tablet or computer with a camera
If you don’t have a photo ID, you can still verify your identity with ScotAccount. You’ll need to answer some security questions.
Read more about how to use MyCare.scot with this how-to guide
MyCare.scot support and information
Read more information about MyCare.scot
For further support on using MyCare.scot, phone the National Contact Centre (NCC) on 0800 030 8014 (available Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm).