Near Me

Near Me clinics

All Near Me clinics A-Z contains the full list of clinics. Some clinics are also listed in category pages:

What is Near Me?

Near Me is a confidential and secure service which allows you to attend your pre-arranged appointment using a video call, rather than attending in person. You will see the same consultant or healthcare professional you would have seen in the clinic and you can use your own internet-enabled device (mobile phone, tablet, laptop, PC etc) to make the call.

Near Me is not suitable for all appointments - for example if you need examination, physical treatment or investigations. Ask your healthcare provider or receptionist if you are interested in attending your appointment by video call.

What is Near Me? Read more.

What do I need to access Near Me?

A device

A computer, tablet or phone running operating systems by Apple (e.g. iPad or iPhone), Google (Android) or Microsoft Windows, with a microphone, speaker, and camera. Amazon Fire tablets are not compatible.

A web browser

The service can be accessed using the Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome or Apple Safari browser on your device. Samsung Internet browser is not compatible.

An internet connection

Each video call is free, other than any usage charges you may have from your internet provider. A call uses about the same amount of data as a FaceTime or WhatsApp video call.

See more information about what you need including more specific technical requirements.

How do I make a test call?

You should complete a test call prior to your appointment time to ensure your equipment and internet connection are suitable for the call.

Allow Near Me to access your camera and microphone when asked.

You will be taken through a series of steps to ensure that your equipment is set up correctly.

The video call provider is called Attend Anywhere.

try a test call here

What do I do at my appointment time?

Have you tried a test call?

Please do not enter a waiting area unless you have a pre-arranged appointment or you have been invited to a same day appointment by your healthcare professional.

Before your appointment time, make sure you are in a quiet, well lit room.

Find your clinic or specialty in all Near Me clinics A-Z, or follow the link provided in your appointment message.

Start Appointment or Enter Waiting Area
Start Video Call

Once the setup has been completed, you will enter the private waiting area until your consultation begins.

See more information about how to make a Near Me call.

Important: Do you need more help?

If you have difficulty with the test call or need help, please get in touch with the Near Me team:

email nhsh.nearmeenquiries@nhs.scot
phone 07469 916150

Email and phone are monitored during normal working hours. If we are unable to answer your call, please leave a message and a member of the team will call you back.

Near Me Near You and virtual ward visiting

Near Me Near You

If you have a Near Me appointment but don't have a good internet connection or required equipment, why not ask your healthcare professional to book a room in a GP practice or hospital near you?

See Near Me Near You.

Virtual ward visiting

Did you know you can visit inpatients virtually in most wards and hospitals? There's no app to download. All you need is an internet-enabled device and somewhere private to have your virtual visit. Phone the ward for more details and to arrange.

See Near Me virtual ward visiting clinics.

Accessibility and other information

Accessibility

See more accessible information about how to use Near Me, including:

a leaflet for children
an Easy Read booklet
leaflets in 30 languages

See British Sign Language signed videos on YouTube about Near Me and how to use it:

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