Ionising radiation is used widely help diagnose and treat conditions in
- hospitals
- dental care
- clinics
It is also used in medical research. This is known as ‘medical exposure’.
Examples include diagnostic techniques such as x-ray and treatments such as radiotherapy.
We enforce the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations (IR(ME)R) in Scotland on behalf of the Scottish Government.
Inspection reports
Inspections reports covering NHS and non-NHS services
Report an incident
How to report accidental or unintended exposures to ionising radiation to us
How we inspect IR(ME)R services
Details of our inspection methodology
Background and legislation
Background information on our work to enforce IR(ME)R regulations