Information for Health Care Professionals
Near Me is a safe and secure video consulting service powered by the Attend Anywhere platform. This is a web-based system helping public sector providers offer video call access to their services as part of business as usual operations.
Near Me is approved for use in the Scottish Public Sector by the Scottish Government and NHS Scotland.
Please see Near Me for more information.
There is also information about Remote Consulting on Turas Remote Consulting | Turas | Learn
Information for patients
Near Me is a service that lets you have appointments over a video call. This means you can talk to doctors, nurses, or people from other services without needing to travel. You can join the call from home or anywhere that works for you.
All you need is a phone, tablet, or computer that can make video calls, and an internet connection. Near Me is safe and secure to use, and it has been approved by the Scottish Government and NHS Scotland.
Some libraries in Lothian have quiet, private rooms where people can use Near Me. The staff there can help you if you need support.
Edinburgh – ask at your local library
East Lothian – Tranent and Dunbar
Midlothian – ask at your local library
West Lothian – ask at your local library
January 2026
