Case Studies

Near Me in Dentistry (2022)

Near Me has been used in Dentistry both at a trainee level and in practice. 

Near Me has also been used on the island of Tristan da Cunha more than 6,400 miles from Scotland and the most remote inhabited community on earth. You can read more about this at the Scottish Dental Magazine.

Further reading on remote access to dental clinics is provided in this pdf.


Incorporating Speech to Text as part of a Near Me appointment 2022(pdf)


Social Work Progress Report 2021(pdf)


How the use of Near Me was successful in improving access to speech and language therapy for adults on the Isle of Arran. 2021

A successful small scale pilot by NHS Ayrshire and Arran in 2019 tested Near Me for patients referred for swallowing assessment.  This was quickly mainstreamed and also enabled scale up  during Covid-19. This pdf sets out the benefits, key learning, progress to date and next steps.


First Time Using Near Me 2021

Listen to a user describe her first experience of using Near Me with a client.


Experience from an Obstetrician 2020

In this film, a consultant describes how Near Me is used in obstetrics appointments.


Experience from a Colorectal Nurse Specialist 2020

In this film, a specialist nurse describes how Near Me is being used in colorectal and stoma services.


Experience from a Thoracic Surgeon 2020

In this film, a consultant thoracic surgeon explains how he is using Near Me.


Experience from a Paediatrician 2020

In this film, a clinician explains how Near Me is being used in paediatrics.


Experience from a General Practitioner #2 2020

A General Practitioner describes how Near Me is being used at his practice.


Experience from a Psychiatrist 2020

In this film, a clinician explains how he is using Near Me in psychiatry.


Experience from a General Practitioner #1 2020

A GP’s experience of using Near Me for primary care consulting.