New Copyright Guidance Site Launches to Support NHS Scotland Staff

Tuesday, 28 October, 2025

Navigating copyright can be tricky - especially when you're juggling deadlines, creating presentations, or sharing resources with colleagues. That’s why NES Knowledge Services have launched a newly revamped copyright guidance site on Turas Learn: Copyright Information for NHS Scotland Staff.

This updated resource replaces the old copyright toolkit and is designed to help staff across health and social care understand what’s permitted when using copyrighted materials in their day-to-day work. Whether you're reusing images, quoting from publications, or exploring AI-generated content, the site offers clear, practical advice to help you stay on the right side of copyright law.

The aim is to build a culture where copyright awareness is part of the process from the very beginning - not something we only think about at the end.

⚠️ Important reminder about AI tools

The NHS Scotland licence does not currently allow using copyrighted content with AI tools (including Copilot). Please don’t copy and paste articles, images, or documents into AI tools to summarise, rewrite, or analyse them.

This guidance may change in the future, but for now, it’s best to play it safe. See our AI guidance for more detail:

🔗 Artificial Intelligence | The Knowledge Network Scotland

What’s New?

• Familiar advice, fresh format - the guidance you know and trust, now easier to navigate and more engaging
• Relevant to everyone - whether you’re clinical, admin, education, or research-focused, copyright affects us all
• Start smart - shift the mindset: think about copyright at the start of your project, not just when it’s time to publish or share
• Reassuring and practical - if your work involves using other people’s content, this site will answer your questions or point you in the right direction
• Packed with resources - includes eLearning modules, FAQs, reusable copyright statements, guidance on image reuse, and advice on copyright and AI

Need Help?

Copyright can be confusing — and that’s okay. Librarians across NHS Scotland are here to help. They’re experts in this space and can offer tailored advice to support your work. Don’t hesitate to reach out: Library and Knowledge Services | The Knowledge Network

Take a look at the new site, explore the resources, and let us know what you think: Copyright Information for NHS Scotland Staff

For further assistance, please contact: Knowledge Services Help Desk