MyCare.scot: national rollout - high-level summary

Timeline at a glance

We will scale and develop the service across health and social care in Scotland using common core infrastructure developed for the initial launch in Lanarkshire. The rollout of MyCare.scot will take place in stages between 2025 and 2030.

Public Roll out (Track 1)

2025 - First launch

Service users of the Lanarkshire Dermatology are invited to sign up to the MyCare service.

2026 - Scotland wide rollout

Service users across Scotland will be provided with a digital identity, and will have access to some personal information and the service finder. Secondary care services will become available to the public in some areas.

2027 - Incremental service development

Further services will become available as organisations are technically onboarded. This is expected to include digital appointments and communications.

2030 - Enhanced service

Continuous enhancements, features further developed based on feedback and co-design.

Service Foundations (Track 2)

2025 - Infrastructure

All Health Boards begin readiness and preparation. First technical onboarding in NHS Lanarkshire using core digital infrastructure.

2026 - Expanding services

Learning from NHS Lanarkshire, second technical onboarding and more organisations go live. Social work and social care use cases agreed, tested, and scheduled.

2027 - Scaling up

All NHS Boards and Councils have developed an onboarding pathway. Wider rollout and integration with public services including social work and social care. Continues improvement based on learning.

2028 - Fuller coverage

National priority services in place.