Barbour refresh makes it easier to find health and safety information

Two facilities management staff members wearing high visibility waistcoats and hard hats.

Good news for users of Barbour - the health, safety and environmental compliance database - from 3 September, the platform will have a new look and improved features, making it easier than ever to find the guidance, legislation and regulatory requirements you need.

Barbour is a trusted resource for those working in estates and facilities, environmental health, food safety, fire safety, and workplace wellbeing. 

Do I need to update anything?

Login details

You do not need to update your login details - simply continue to use your NHS Scotland OpenAthens username and password. 

Bookmarks

Existing users with bookmarked items should have received an email from Barbour explaining how to download their bookmarks before the update and recreate them in the new interface after 3 September.

Need more information?

Find guidance about the platform update and bookmarks, or go straight to the Barbour database.

Recent news

NHS Scotland Academy marks five years of improving patient care

A group shot of Ms Constance, centre left, on her visit to NHS Scotland Academy on 9 Octo 2026 alongside a range of NHS Scotland Academy, NHS Golden Jubilee, and Public Services Delivery Scotland staff.

Boost your research skills this autumn with our bitesize lunch and learn webinars

Person sitting on a sofa using a laptop to take part in an online webinar with several participants visible on screen.

World Mental Health Day: Resources to support mental wellbeing, trauma-informed practice and compassionate care

The words mental health

While we evolve

As our new organisation takes shape, you can continue to visit our current NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) and NHS Education for Scotland (NES) websites for the most up-to-date information and resources.