Support Services

Support services within NHS Tayside offer vital non-clinical care that addresses the wider social, emotional, financial, and spiritual factors influencing health and wellbeing. These services are designed to work alongside clinical care, providing person-centred, compassionate support tailored to individual needs and circumstances across the Tayside region.

Support services are delivered by multidisciplinary teams including link workers, community staff and chaplains. They work across hospital, primary care, and community settings, ensuring that patients, families, and carers can access the help they need beyond traditional medical treatment.

These services play a critical role in reducing health inequalities, improving quality of life, and supporting resilience and recovery.

Referral Guidance

Referrals to support services should be directed via the appropriate clinical pathway to ensure timely assessment and management. Primary care referrers are encouraged to use established referral guidance, which includes detailed information to facilitate efficient referrals.

For further information on specific speciality referral criteria, pathways, and contact details, please see available speciality information on the left.