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Thriving in a Digital Age Pathways
The Digital Leadership Pathway is now live!
Digital leadership isn’t about being a tech expert, it’s about how we work with people to improve services. The new Digital Leadership Pathway makes it simple to start (and keep going), with four levels – Explore, Embed, Drive, and Shape – each offering programmes and resources tailored to you. Additionally, the Elevate section highlights local and national opportunities for you to put your skills into practice and grow your impact.
- Start today: pick the level that fits your role and goals.
- Practical and relevant: multiple resources and opportunities, real‑world focus.
- Grow your impact: the Elevate section shows how to contribute beyond your team and connect with national initiatives.
Open the Digital Leadership Pathway here and get updates (new content, events, webinars) by signing up to our Digital Leadership mailing list here.
Developed by NHS Education for Scotland on behalf of Scottish Government and COSLA, the Thriving in a Digital Age Pathways offer learning resources and reflective activities to help you broaden your knowledge of key digital and data topics including: Digital and Data, Cyber Security, Artificial Intelligence and Digital Leadership.
The pathways are not specific to any profession, organisation or role and apply to the entire health and social care workforce in Scotland (NHS, Local Authorities, Health and Social Care Partnerships, Social Work, Social Care, Care and Support Providers, Housing, Third and Independent Sectors), including all leadership levels.
Digitally Enabled Workforce Team
NHS Education for Scotland
🌐: Digitally Enabled Workforce | Turas | Learn
Access the pathways at: https://learn.nes.nhs.scot/8396
NMAHP Leadership Programme
The NMAHP Leadership Programme supports Band 7 Nurses, Midwives and AHPs to develop values‑based leadership aligned to D&G’s Behaviour Framework. Participants build skills in compassionate, open, respectful and excellent leadership. Register interest: https://forms.office.com/e/y1w30LNMcf
Queen’s Nurse Leadership Course 2026
The Queen’s Nursing Institute Scotland has just launched its refreshed Queen’s Nurse Leadership Course for 2026, and I wondered if you would be able to share these opportunities with your networks so that we can reach community nurses and midwives across Scotland.
Applications are now open for a fully funded course for community nurses working with older people, and details can be found on our website here: Queen’s Nurse Leadership 1
Further opportunities, which will be open to all community nurses and midwives, will be launched in the next few weeks, and information will be posted on our website here: Queen’s Nurse title
Aspire training (Online)
Please see below some opportunities attached to attend Aspire training (Online) Teams.
- Online launch of the National Adult Support and Protection Learning and Development Framework. The event will take place via Teams on 25th February 1pm – 2.30pm Register https://form.jotform.com/253273184205352
- General Learning Session – Learn all the basics about Adult Support and Protection. The event will take place via Teams on 26th February 9.30am – 11am Register https://form.jotform.com/253273484212353
Q Scotland Annual Online Collaboration
Please register to join the next Q Scotland Annual Online Collaboration event:
Registration can be completed using this form
Tuesday 3 March 2026
13:30 -16:00
MS Teams
Title: Enabling Change
Theme: Learning from successful change and strengthening relationships for high quality care
Aims and objectives:
- Showcase practical improvement projects and alternative change methodologies
- Identify ‘how’ we can optimise enablers of change for success
- Strengthen cross-sector relationships that accelerate change
- Shape the future direction/priorities of the Q Scotland community
Sessions and speakers:
- Scottish Approach to Change (Callum Alexander and Chamithri Greru, Healthcare Improvement Scotland)
- Patient Eco-system mapping (Jonathan O’Reilly, Golden Jubilee and Tom Inns, CoFink)
- Active Visiting – a falls prevention initiative in a care setting (June McGill, Care Inspectorate and Matt Gallagher, Clackmannanshire & Stirling HSCP)
- Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Network (Hilda Campell, COPE Scotland)
- DR HOPE – Reducing Drug-Related Harm by Proactive Outreach in the Emergency Department (Michelle Beattie, University of the Highland and Islands)
- Q community move to NHS Confederation (Matt Hill, Q UK)
This event is open to non-Q members. We would encourage you to pass on this invite to others you think would be interested.
We will be recording this event and you will be able to view the recording on our Events Page after the event. By attending you agree to being recorded (video and microphone can be disabled).
Registration can be completed using this form – Register by 12 noon on Monday 2 March
The Scottish Quality & Safety Fellowship – Cohort 18 Recruitment Details
Details for the 18th Cohort of the Scottish Quality and Safety Fellowship recruitment have been confirmed. Learn more about the Scottish Quality and Safety Fellowship Programme
Applications will be accepted from Friday 30th January 2026. Recruitment will close at 10am on Friday 10th April 2026 and interviews held virtually on Microsoft Teams in the week commencing 8th June 2026.
An applicant pack containing person specification, programme outline, application form and advertisement can now be downloaded from the QI Zone here. Please do share this with your colleagues.
The Fellowship is open to healthcare staff who currently undertake clinical practice and have a direct influence on improving the delivery of safe patient care, as well as staff in clinical professions who do not currently deliver hands-on care but do have a role in improving patient care or safety.
If you have any questions about applications to the Fellowship at a national level please contact Ruth Mackie, Senior Officer, at qualityimprovement@nes.scot.nhs.uk
If you have any queries at a local level please contact the patient safety and improvement team at dg.patientsafety@nhs.scot
NHS Scotland Disability Event
NHS Golden Jubilee are proud to host the NHS Scotland Disability Event – an important virtual event for staff focused on creating a more inclusive and accessible workplace.
We would appreciate your support in sharing this event within your Health Board and encouraging staff to register. The attached poster can be used to help promote the event.
When: Tuesday 24 March 2026
Where: MS Teams
Time: 9.30am – 2.30pm
Who is it for? All NHS Scotland staff.
Morning session is especially relevant for managers
Morning session (9:30am – 12:30pm): Exploring the Reasonable Adjustment Passport so far.
Hear from key speakers and take part in interactive breakout sessions:
· Keynote Address – Susan Douglas-Scott, Board Chair, NHS Golden Jubilee
· Reasonable Adjustment Passport – Sandra Coley, Senior Disability Business Partner
· Case Studies and Breakouts – Emma Chalmers (NHS Lothian) and Sheila Hands (NHS Tayside)
Afternoon session (1pm – 2.30pm): Co-designing our national forum
For staff who identify as disabled, help us co-design a new national forum.
Led by Rob White, Equality and Inclusion Lead and Jonathan O’Reilly, Head of Quality Improvement at NHS Golden Jubilee, this session includes breakout discussions to shape the mission and objectives for the year ahead.
Register now to secure your place and help us build a more inclusive NHS Scotland.
Registration link – https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=veDvEDCgykuAnLXmdF5Jmlq-1UJyAZdNsd3JP9AlETtUQTRBVVFKVUpCTkgzNkVBSFJSWjhMUUc1Mi4u
2026 ‘5 Nations’ Adult Safeguarding & Protection Seminar Series – Save the Dates
The ‘5 Nations’ Adult Safeguarding and Protection Seminar Series will return in 2026. Sessions will run on Friday mornings, 10:30–12:30.
Please note: the session on Friday 27 March may run longer than usual (TBC).Seminar Dates & Topics
Date Topic
Fri 20 Feb Mental Health, Capacity and Decision‑Making
Fri 27 Mar Adult Safeguarding – Policy Developments Across the 5 Nations
Fri 17 Apr Domestic / Intrafamilial Abuse
Fri 29 May Adult Safeguarding, Data Protection & Information Sharing
Accessing the Seminars
A flyer for each seminar will be issued in advance, including speaker information, presentation titles, and the Zoom link.
Details will also be available on the dedicated webpage:
🔗 https://safeguardingireland.org/5nations/
(Recordings and previous presentations are also available here.)
Future Development
The seminar series continues to grow through the voluntary contribution of organisers and speakers. Work is underway to shape the future of the ‘5 Nations’ Seminars, with further updates planned later in 2026.
Recruiting Now | Digital Health and Care Leadership Programme | Cohort 29
Register: https://learn.nes.nhs.scot/52507/digital-health-and-care-leadership-programme-dlp
Digital Mindset Session for Leaders: Book now!
Register: https://learn.nes.nhs.scot/69189
Planning for Retirement and Your Pension and the Public Service Pension Remedy
Pension course information and links of how to book the courses.
Perioperative Careers Online Showcase
Thursday 19 February 2026
10:00 – 12:00 via MS Teams
This unique online event is designed to open the doors to a range of fascinating roles within the operating theatre and beyond, whether you are just starting to explore healthcare careers or looking to take your next step.
What is Perioperative Care?
Perioperative care refers to the comprehensive care provided to a patient before, during, and after a surgical procedure.
Careers Being Showcased 🎯
Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) – Trauma Coordinator
Surgical Care Practitioner (SCP)
Anaesthetic Practitioner
Recovery Nurse
Operating Department Practitioner (ODP)
What to Expect 📌
Short videos introducing each role
Breakout sessions with professionals working in the role
Opportunity to select careers of interest
Guidance on education and training pathways
Don’t Miss This Opportunity! ⭐
Get behind the scenes of life in the theatre and explore your future in perioperative care.
Remote & Rural Series of Learning Events 2026
The National Centre for Remote & Rural Health & Care will continue to deliver its series of online remote and rural learning events for 2026.
The learning sessions for this year have been designed based on the feedback received from the Series of Learning survey from last year.
Sessions are run via MS Teams and will focus on primary and community care. Please note that sessions are NOT recorded so we would encourage attendance on the day and you will be provided with a certificate of attendance after each session. Sessions are relevant to a wide range of audiences supporting hybrid/remote working and continuous professional development. Some sessions are also relevant to community members.
If you are interested in attending, please click on the link in the table below to complete your registration details – you must register for each session.
More information can be found on the Turas Information Hub National Centre for Remote & Rural Health & Care Series of Learning Events | Turas | Learn (nhs.scot). Further sessions are being arranged so please revisit this page regularly for updates.
Managing Parkinsons Disease in Remote & Rural Settings
Wednesday 28 January 2026
1.00pm – 2.00pm
Diabetes – TBC
Tuesday 10 February 2026
2.00pm – 3.00pm
TBC
Please get in touch at nes.ruralteam@nhs.scot if you require any further information.
Development Needs Analysis Tool webinar for managers
If you are a manager, it can often be challenging to determine the precise level of practice at which your team members are operating. Understanding these levels is crucial, as it enables you to recognise the individual development needs of each team member and provide appropriate support. This awareness is fundamental to ensuring that your team continues to grow and perform effectively.
The Development Needs Analysis Tool (DNAT) is designed to assist both managers and their teams in this process. This tool can play a pivotal role in workforce planning by helping to clearly identify each individual’s current level of practice. By using the DNAT, you and your team can pinpoint specific areas that require further development. Furthermore, the information gathered through this tool can serve as valuable evidence during appraisal processes, supporting a structured and evidence-based approach to staff development.
Registration is open for the DNAT webinar for managers on 24th February 2026. Details including booking link available on Turas Learn
Not familiar with the framework or the DNAT? Visit the NMAHP Development Framework website
Palliative Care Education Learning Hub Launch Event
Please see attached flyer for the upcoming Palliative Care Education Learning Hub Launch Event, which is being hosted by NHS Education for Scotland.
The virtual conference will take place via Microsoft Teams Webinar on Monday 26th January 2026 between 11:00 and 12:00. Full details for the upcoming virtual conference, including presenters, can be found within the attached flyer and on the registration form.
Please note that this meeting will not be recorded. However, a copy of the PowerPoint presentation will be made available after the event along with any resources which may be shared on the day.
Registration can be completed via Palliative Care Education Learning Hub Launch link.
Risk Assessment -Training Workshops 2026
Interested in learning more about conducting suitable and sufficient risk assessments and using risk assessment language?
Want to learn about the law on risk assessment, what the key 5 steps recommended by the HSE are and learning what a hazard or risk actually is?
What are control measures? How do you use a risk scoring matrix?
Workshops (with limited places) are being offered to NHS staff throughout 2026 on the following dates:
10 March 2026
13 May 2026
14 July 2026
9 September 2026
10 November 2026
The training venue will be:
Meeting Room 6 at Mountainhall Treatment Centre, Bankend Road, Dumfries
DG1 4HP and will run from 9.30am – 12.30pm.
Bring your own coffee/tea
(Cafè Mountainhall is next door to training room)
Email : dg.occhealth@nhs.scot or call 01387 244626 and ask for Elaine Simpson/Scott McGill or book via LearnPro. Course code: D&G 5109.
No pre-course work required…but there is a test paper at the end of the workshop to check learning so bring your smart phone as it is accessed via a QR Code
Cost: FREE
HIV eLearning Modules
A suite of eLearning modules are live and available on the HIV Transmission Elimination Page on Turas which have been developed in line with the Outline of Requirements for Improving the Detection and Diagnosis of HIV in Non-HIV Specialists including:
- Recognition and Diagnosis of HIV
- HIV, Stigma and You
- Confident Conversations about HIV Testing
Equality & Diversity Learning
Trauma Aware Workplace programme 2026
This highly evaluated programme is a joint initiative between NHS Dumfries and Galloway Equality and Diversity, Spiritual Care and Psychology. It responds to a need for a more trauma aware workplace identified through the Voices for Change project, which gathered information about the experiences of women and disabled people in working in Health and Social Care in Dumfries and Galloway. Participants are welcome to register for individual sessions, or for the full series of 3 sessions.
Feedback from previous participants:
- ‘I learned many things that made my understanding of trauma deeper, including how trauma experience is very different to each individual and how the brain is built and scans the environment for threats.’
- ‘The session has made me be able to view situations from another viewpoint, identify the importance of self care so I am able to cope and deal with the challenges faced within my job role’
- ‘The whole session was useful and delivered it in a way that could be understood by everyone, using examples that made it relatable.’
- ‘Useful for the focus of the trauma care to be centred on us as professionals and to have a reminder of the importance of self care to avoid vicarious trauma’
- A great session which gives good pointers and practices for our own service’
To register complete:
Trauma Aware Workforce Programme 2026 – Fill in form
Lunch and Learn: Introduction to Psychological Trauma
Either 4th February 2026, 12.30-14.00 on Teams
Or 21st April 2026, 12.30-14.00 on Teams
Or 3rd June 2026, 12.30-14.00 on Teams
Or 3rd September 2026, 12.30-14.00 on Teams
Or 4th November 2026, on Teams
Join Rab McColm, Lead Psychological Therapist for Psychology Trauma Services, NHS Dumfries and Galloway to increase your understanding of:
· The nature of trauma – what is it?
· The widespread impact of trauma
· How trauma affects people and their experiences and behaviour
· Support mechanisms
· What we can do – being trauma aware in the workplace
Lunch and Learn: Self care in working with trauma
Either 5th March, 12.30-14.00 on Teams
Or 13th May 2026, 12.30-14.00 on Teams
Or 8th October 2026, 12.30-14.00 on Teams
Join Nathan Mesnikoff, NHS Dumfries and Galloway Spiritual Care Lead to increase your understanding of:
· How stress is related to our fight or flight reactions
· How working with the traumatized can traumatize us (and how to lower that risk)
· The important difference between empathy and compassion
· Ways to support yourself and colleagues working in high-intensity environments including brief introductions to mindfulness, gratitude practices, and self-compassion.
Lunch and Learn: Creating trauma resilient teams
Either 24th March 2026, 12.30-14.00 on Teams
Or 17th June 2026, 12.30-14.00 on Teams
Or 26th November 2026, 12.30-14.00 on Teams
Join Kerry Kalloway and Kerry Riddell, Organisational Development Facilitators, to increase your understanding of:
- How trauma can affect people’s experiences and behaviour at work
- Why trauma awareness helps teams to build resilience and work better together What we can do – tools for creating trauma aware teams
Understanding Bias and Taking Action, 22nd January, 10.00 – 12.00 on Teams
This workshop is designed to support participants to increase skills and competence as an inclusive colleague. During the workshop, participants will:
- Explore the concept of ‘in groups’ and ‘out groups’ and how powerful they are in influencing behaviour
- Reflect on conscious and unconscious bias and consider how bias is established, reinforced and manifest through discrimination and microaggressions
- Consider how we challenge the roles we play in reinforcing and perpetuating bias
- Recognise opportunities to take action in day to day life through allyship
Some feedback from previous participants:
- ‘Thank you, really insightful and interesting session’
- ‘Really enjoyed this session, very thought provoking about everyday behaviours’
- ‘Very useful having a protected space to think about these important issues.’
- ‘Very interesting session, I am now more aware and more confident to challenge bias’
- ‘The session was captivating, full of interaction, and truly inspirational.’
Bystander Awareness, 26th February, 10.00-11.30 on Teams
We know that bullying, discrimination and disrespect in the workplace can have a significant negative impact on those who experience it, leading to stress, mental health challenges and long term psychological damage. When we witness behaviour that isn’t compassionate and inclusive, we might feel that we want to help, but it can be difficult to know what to do, particularly if these behaviours have become an accepted part of working life.
This session will increase your understanding of:
- Barriers that we might experience to taking action
- The impact that a bystandercan have by taking different kinds of actions
- Simple tools that you can use to take action if you witness bullying, discrimination or disrespect in the workplace
Some feedback from previous participants:
- ‘Really enjoyable and gained a lot from it – now I have a better idea of what can be done to stop negative behaviour’
- ‘a really useful session – it would be so beneficial to all staff to undertake’
- ‘excellent, well structured and succinct’
- ‘I feel better equipped to take effective action and feel I have a ‘toolkit’ of options which I wasn’t aware of before’
To book – https://forms.office.com/e/tBX814VuSW
Digital transformation starts with leadership
“Taking a digital approach is not simply about moving from paper to electronic systems. It’s about reimagining how we deliver care and how people interact with the care system – empowering people to take control of their own health, enabling professionals to work more efficiently and collaboratively, and creating data-driven systems that are proactive rather than reactive.” Scotland’s Health and Social Care Service Renewal Framework
Join our Digital Mindset Session for Leaders across health and social care – including social work, housing, charities, and the wider third sector. Whether you’re a Director, Head of Service, Board Member, Service Manager or in another leadership role, this session will give you the mindset and tools to lead digital transformation with confidence and impact. Find out more on the Leading in the Digital Age Site.
What’s Included?
Part 1: On-Demand Self Directed Learning (45 min video) · What is a digital mindset? · Case studies of user-centred transformation · Introduction to the Scottish Approach to Service Design | Part 2: Live Interactive Session (2.5 hours on MS Teams) · Service design principles and prototyping · What a digitally enabled organisation looks like · Key questions for leaders |
🔗 Register now for one of our 2026 dates:
Date | Time | Facilitators | Booking link |
Tuesday 3rd February | 10:00-12:30 | Lewis MacKay & Emma Scatterty | Register here |
Tuesday 17th February | 13:00-15:30 | Wendy Munro & Emma Scatterty | Register here |
Tuesday 3rd March | 10:00-12:30 | Lewis MacKay & Emma Scatterty | Register here |
Thursday 19th March | 10:00-12:30 | Wendy Munro & Emma Scatterty | Register here |
Tuesday 7th April | 10:00-12:30 | Lewis MacKay & Emma Scatterty | Register here |
Wednesday 22nd April | 10:00-12:30 | Lewis MacKay & Emma Scatterty | Register here |
Spaces are limited – secure your spot today! For team bookings or bespoke sessions, contact: nes.dew@nhs.scot
Health Care Support Worker Clinical Skills Refresher Day
The clinical education team are offering a half day for HCSW’s to attend to have clinical skills refreshed/ updated.
This session is for HCSW’s who have previously attended theory session and have achieved or are working towards achieving competency in these skills.
Topics to be covered on the day are:
•Vital signs and NEWS completion
•ECG placement
•Venepuncture and canulation
•Blood glucose monitoring, treatment and recording
•Catheter care and paperwork
•Aseptic Non-Touch Technique
These sessions will be held in the Clinical Education Hub in Mountainhall Treatment Centre, Third floor, West wing from 9-1.30pm
Dates available –
28th January
25th February
26th March
22nd April
26th May
23rd June
Please book onto a session via Learn Pro – code 5145
Retirement Planning Course – Invitation from Affinity Connect
Affinity Connect, specialists in financial education, are inviting staff to attend an interactive 2 hour and 30 minute online course focused on planning for a financially secure retirement.
While retirement may still be several years away, early planning is key. This course is ideal for anyone considering retirement or already beginning to plan.
Participants will gain insights into:
- Preparing for lifestyle changes in retirement
- Maximising State and workplace pension benefits
- Making the most of tax-free cash
- Understanding pension income options
- Setting and achieving retirement goals
📅 Date: Various dates available
🖥️ Format: Online
⏳ Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes
Spaces are limited. To book a place, click here. For a detailed agenda, click here.
For queries, contact Affinity Connect on 0800 019 6076 or email bookings@affinityconnect.org.
Please note: This course provides general information and does not constitute regulated financial advice.
Dementia Champion Update Sessions 2026
Email dg.dementia@nhs.scot to book a space
17th March, 9:30am-12:30pm DGRI Seminar room 4
LGBTQ+ and Dementia (hybrid option)
Presenter – Nicola Holding, LGBTQ+
17th March, 1:00pm-4:00pm DGRI Seminar room 4 (in person)
Supporting people with Dementia to eat & drink well
Presenter: Debbie Nelson, Catering Dietitian
4th June, 9:30am-4:00pm DGRI Seminar room 3 (in person)
Traffic Light Care Plans; reducing stress and distress in
dementia
Presenter: Jane MacDonald, Ideas Team
10th Sept, 9:30am-12:30pm DGRI Seminar room 5 (hybrid option)
Considering Capacity
Presenter: Dr Fraser Gibb, Psychiatrist
Email dg.dementia@nhs.scot to book a space
Coffee & Tea will be available in the room. Please bring your own mug and a £1 contribution if you’d like to help yourself to drinks and biscuits
Adults with Incapacity project
This short video introduces new staff learning modules, part of the Adults With Incapacity project. All the material is available on Turas at the link below
Turas Once for Scotland: Adults with Incapacity learning site.
Care Opinion training webinars
All staff using Care Opinion
For more details and to register, visit https://www.careopinion.org.uk/info/support-webinars
Leading In the Digital Age – Digital Mindset Session for Leaders
To sign up to a session or for further information visit the Leading in the Digital
Mindset Sessions site by clicking this link, entering the URL https://learn.nes.nhs.scot/69189 or scanning the QR code
Facilitation of Learning Cohort
Any staff who are interested in booking on, can they please contact Department of Nursing and they will need to attend all 3 days.
self-directed online learning units.
4 self-directed learning units
For further information and to confirm a place please contact: dg.department-of-nursing@nhs.scot
Resources to support digital capabilities across the workforce
The Digitally Enabled Workforce (DEW) team within NHS Education for Scotland is the delivery partner for the Scottish Government’s Building Digital Capabilities Programme. The programme priorities are to develop national resources and learning networks that support the development of digital and data skills and digital leadership across the health and social care workforce in Scotland.
The Team want to take this opportunity to remind you of some of the free resources currently on offer to support the development of digital capabilities across the health and social care workforce in Scotland. These resources are open access and are applicable to everyone working in health and social care (including Housing, NHS, Local Authorities, Health and Social Care Partnerships, Social Work, Social Care, Care and Support Providers, Third and Independent Sectors).
The Digital and Data Capability Framework and Self-Assessment Tool
Assess your current digital capability levels and receive links to learning resources
The Digital and Data Capability Framework has been created to support the development of digital capabilities for everyone working in health and social care in Scotland. The framework identifies the skills, knowledge and behaviours that are essential for this workforce, clarifying the responsibilities at individual, team, and organisational level. The Digital and Data Capability Self-Assessment Tool offers an interactive way to work through the framework to review your current levels of digital capability.
Thriving in a Digital Age Pathways
Understand the role of digital in health and social care – resources updated monthly!
The Thriving in a Digital Age Pathways offer learning resources and reflective activities to help you broaden your knowledge of key digital and data topics. There are several pathways for you to work through. The Digital and Data Pathway will develop your understanding of the fundamental concepts related to digital health and care, and there are also topic specific pathways that will provide more focussed learning on key areas of digital, these currently include the Cyber Security Pathway and the Artificial Intelligence Pathway.
There are also a few other ways to keep up to date with what’s happening across our programme of work, see below:
Sign up to our Digital Leadership Mailing List to receive quarterly updates and the latest news.
- Join the Digital Leaders Network a discussion space for peer learning, support, training opportunities and events aimed at growing digital leadership capability across the sector.
- Join the KIND (Knowledge, Information and Data) learning community (sign up here) for lots of free training opportunities suitable for all levels (Excel, Power BI, programming languages and more).
- Our Digital Leadership Webinar Series is aimed at current and aspiring leaders across the sector. You can find more information on upcoming webinars and access previous recordings.
If you would like any further information, please contact the Digitally Enabled Workforce Team by email at nes.dew@nhs.scot or visit our learning site Digitally Enabled Workforce | Turas | Learn (nhs.scot), where you can also find out more about resources to support Digital Leadership and the specialist workforce.
Community Staff-High Risk Manual Handling Training
All community staff are now able to book onto High Risk Manual Handling update Training via Learnpro using course code 1987.
TURAS training: Duty of candour, FAI, compassionate communication and adverse event management
Duty of candour e-learning modules suitable for all health, social care staff and students. How to enact the legislation requiring openness and honesty when things do wrong (you must be logged into TURAS to complete) Duty of candour | Turas | Learn
Fatal Accident Inquiry Resource launched with video from the central legal office. Fatal Accident Inquiry | Support Around Death.
Adverse event management what people can expect from the organisation involved Adverse event management | Turas | Learn
TURAS – Safe Disposal of Waste
A newly-updated module on the safe disposal of waste is now live.
The course is aimed at all NHSScotland staff and can be found on TURAS Learn*. It offers helpful guidance on:
- what good waste segregation looks like – what can be recycled and what should be disposed of as clinical waste
- your responsibilities as a waste producer
- the ‘journey of waste’
Take a look at the article on our NHSScotland Sustainability Action Programme site to find out more about the module.
Yellow Card ADR e-Learning Modules Update
- 6 modules developed by the Yellow Card Centre Scotland and NHS Education for Scotland covering key topics around adverse drug reactions and pharmacovigilance
- Additional accessibility options available
- Click here for the Turas ADR eLearning Modules
These modules have been developed by the Yellow Card Centre (YCC) Scotland in conjunction with NHS Education for Scotland (NES). If you have any comments or feedback regarding the content or functionality of the resource please contact YCCScotland@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk.
Digital and Data Capability Framework & Self-Assessment Tool – 2025 Update
Developed by NHS Education for Scotland on behalf of Scottish Government and COSLA, the Digital and Data Capability Framework is designed to support the development of digital capabilities for everyone working in health and social care in Scotland and identifies. It identifies the digital skills, knowledge, and behaviours the workforce needs to do their job and deliver safe, good quality care and support.
Why the Update?
There is a commitment to review and refresh the framework on an annual basis to ensure it is always current, relevant, and usable. Both the Digital and Data Capability Framework and Self-Assessment Tool have been updated for 2025.
What informed the update?
- User feedback since the framework launch in July 2024
- Developments in digital health and care and digital changes like the progression of AI and increased cyber threats
- Ensuring continued alignment with other frameworks, standards, and strategies
So, What’s New?
- Improved examples to support understanding of the capability statements
- Greater emphasis on artificial intelligence across relevant areas
- Clearer distinction between personal online safety and organisational cyber security
- Stronger focus on personal responsibility for digital development
- Additional questions at the end of the self-assessment to capture anonymous organisation and role information that will help build a sector-wide picture of digital capabilities and allow the development of targeted resources where required
What you need to do next:
- Take action to ensure the framework and resources reach every member of your workforce
- Integrate the framework within your organisation’s induction and professional development programmes to embed digital upskilling at all levels
- Share this information proactively with your networks, colleagues, and teams to maximise its impact
- Complete the Self-Assessment Tool to gain an accurate understanding of your own digital capabilities and discuss your findings with colleagues
Further information on how organisations can use the framework can be found here. For full instructions and more information please visit the framework site.
Online learning – Long COVID for GP
A series of virtual educational sessions centred around long COVID is now underway.
The events, hosted by the Scottish Centre for Project ECHO (SCfPE), take the format of ‘all teach, all learn’ forums. They follow a successful pilot run by SCfPE alongside NHS National Services Scotland in 2024.
Targeted at GPs working for NHS Scotland or with local or national government, each session begins with a short subject presentation from the facilitator. From there participants in the sessions are invited to share and discuss real anonymised patient and system cases.
These cases assist participants to master complexity in real situations, explore good practice and consider how this will improve outcomes for patients.
Book to attend future sessions by visiting: Long COVID GPs ECHO | Project Echo
Chronic Pain Turas Learn Training – For all staff
A new Chronic Pain Turas learning toolkit and online knowledge hub are now available to all NHS Scotland Health and Care staff to deepen their understanding of a condition that affects 38% of adults in Scotland. The Scottish Health Survey 2022)
Everyone working in a public-facing role – including clinical, administrative, domestic and estates colleagues – is asked to complete the training. The HUB includes more in depth resources and supports two sets of training modules – Informed and Skilled.
Being informed about chronic pain means health and care staff will be in a stronger position to support someone with chronic pain to access the appropriate services and resources.
This NHS Education for Scotland (NES) resource has been developed in collaboration with the National Pain Education Group to promote understanding and learning on Chronic Pain.
To access the Turas resource visit: Chronic Pain Knowledge Hub | Turas | Learn
For further resources on Chronic Pain visit:
Shared Decision Making module
The Realistic Medicine Team and NES have launched their new Shared Decision Making module which is now published on Turas.
Realistic Medicine and Value Based Health and Care Learning Resources
This eLearning resource is for everyone working in health and care in Scotland exploring why this approach is important, breaking down barriers and supporting people to make informed decisions.
For any individuals who don’t have access to Turas, please see the links below to the videos included in the module:-
Suicide Prevention Modules
NES have launched four new Modules on Turas Learn on Suicide prevention. Click on the link below to access:
Turas Module: Dealing with bereavement in the workplace
Those of us working in health and social care may come across situations where we experience the death of a colleague. Knowing what to say and do in these situations to provide support to ourselves and others can be challenging and naturally people may feel apprehensive.
The NHS Education for Scotland (NES) Bereavement Education Programme has recently launched a suite of 5 e-Learning modules that cover certain aspects of responding to a colleague’s death.
The modules draw both on current guidance to enable you to offer a person-centred approach which is educationally evidence informed, as well as incorporating real-life case studies which can be used for reflection and discussion.
Please note – You will need to login with your Turas account to view the experiencing the death of a colleague modules below:
- Experiencing the Death of a Colleague: Module 1 – An introduction to grief & bereavement
- Experiencing the death of a colleague: Module 2 – Sharing the news
- Experiencing the death of a colleague: Module 3 – Consideration for employers and managers
- Experiencing the death of a colleague: Module 4 – Support & wellbeing
- Experiencing the death of a colleague: Module 5 – Memorialising & remembering
You may wish to work through all five modules in order, or you may choose to only work through one or some of the modules, depending upon your learning needs and goals. However, for a full understanding of the topic it is recommended that you undertake all five modules.
We would be grateful if you could share this with relevant networks / individuals.
For any questions, please contact SupportAroundDeath@nes.scot.nhs.uk.
Environmental sustainability eLearning course on TURAS.
The course is for all NHSScotland staff and can be found on TURAS Learn*. It provides an introduction to sustainability concepts, topics and issues, and will develop understanding of:
- the effect the environment has on human health
- the environmental impacts of delivering healthcare services
- action that NHSScotland is taking to become more sustainable
- action we can take as individuals to contribute and make a difference
The articles are live on the Sustainability Action website
Clinical Education training calendar test of change
The Clinical Education training sessions are now listed on LearnPro for the rest of this year. A training calendar will not be sent to the wards on a monthly basis, with the exception of Galloway Community Hospital who will still receive a calendar for the next few months.
Venepuncture and cannulation, IV medicine administration, CVADs and Vital signs will be running every 4 weeks
Male catheterisation, ECG and IV opioids will run every 6 weeks
Ear irrigation, PEG and NG management will run every 8 weeks.
The codes for all sessions are listed on the Clinical Education teams page on BEACON
Any different sessions that are running will be advertised via email and BEACON.
Medical Devices Level 1: General Awareness All staff Online Module
Medical Devices Level 1: General Awareness | Turas | Learn (nhs.scot)
Medical device safety is extremely important and in order to increase awareness of medical device safety the attached is a monthly Flash Report from IRIC (Incident Reporting and Investigation Centre).
The Corporate Risk Manager audits reported adverse events to determine if a report to IRIC is required; however, anyone can submit a report to IRIC and guidance is included in the Flash Report.
The Corporate Risk Manager recommends that any potential or actual medical device adverse events are reported via Datix
Basic Life Support New training available to all staff
Did you know that if you have a cardiac arrest outside of hospital you have a 1 in 10 chance of surviving? In order to address this inequality Scottish Government has asked for all NHS Scotland Boards to provide training to staff to be able to respond and improve this from happening.
Learning and Development have worked with the Resus team to create a new elearning module which has been added to LearnPro. To access this module, log in to LearnPro and then click on show all elearning then type in basic life support.
Public Protection Partnership Learning
All Public Protection Partnership Learning and Development can be found by clicking on the link below:
https://www.dgppp.org.uk/article/24289/Learning-and-Development
Neglect Training (Child Protection)
Tuesday 3rd February 2026
Location: Kirkcudbright Main Chambers, Daar Road, Kirkcudbright Dumfries, and Galloway DG6 4PJ
Session 1 – 9.30am to 1pm
Raising Awareness- (General Workforce)
This session will cover:
- Understanding Neglect
- Types of Neglect
- Impact of Neglect on Children
Maximum capacity 36 participants
Session 2-1.30pm to 4pm
Specialist Training- (Specific and Intensive Workforce): For those using the toolkit as part of their assessments/contributing directly)
This session will cover:
- Assessment of Care Toolkit (and how to use it)
To book your spot Training Registration Form
Please note: This training has been advertised previously with minimal if any changes. So please double check you haven’t previously attended prior to booking.
We will confirm in an email whether you are successful or not gaining a spot onto this training. If you have been unsuccessful this time it is due to the training number cap. If you are unsuccessful there will be another opportunity to attend this training in the future.
Once your position is confirmed on our training, it is a mandatory requirement to let us know if you can no longer attend our multi-agency training and the reason why.
This is due to the fact our multi-agency training attracts significant preparation time, and we would like to maximise attendance.
If you can no longer attend our training, you may wish to consider nominating a staff member to attend on your behalf from your department. If you do this let us know by emailing publicprotectiontraining@dumgal.gov.uk.