Short web addresses
A list of all short web addresses (short URLs) in use on this website.
On this page
About short web addresses
Short web addresses are easier for users who need to type an address into their browser to reach a web page, rather than using a link on a screen which is clicked or tapped. Short web addresses can be used:
on printed sources like leaflets, posters and letters
on online sources like social media posts, email signatures or web pages
in PDF or Word format documents like corporate documents or patient information
alongside a QR code image
A short web address automatically redirects to an existing destination page at a longer address, where relevant information is published. The short address gives a clue to the destination information in a concise way.
An ideal NHS Highland short web address looks like one of these:
These longer versions will also work in exactly the same way:
A related QR code may also be useful, depending on the context. Ideally in print, we recommend that a QR code and a short web address should be used alongside each other as alternative ways for users to reach a web page destination more easily. Either could be more convenient under different circumstances.
Ask the Web Manager for a short web address to use in a promotional campaign, patient information, corporate documents or for similar purposes.
Old web addresses
Web addresses ending .aspx are legacy (old) addresses from our previous public website, which may still be in use in document templates within NHS Highland, or online sources. They may forward to a relevant page for now, but will expire at some point. They should be updated to a short web address on any documents to be printed in future, and email signatures.