Public Services Delivery Scotland - PSD Scotland

13/10/2026

🌟 We were delighted to welcome the Cabinet Secretary for Health to NHS Scotland Academy on 9 October 2026, as we marked five years of developing Scotland's healthcare workforce through innovation, partnership and education.

Through a partnership between PSD Scotland and NHS Golden Jubilee, the Academy is helping NHS Boards across Scotland strengthen specialist services, expand workforce capacity and improve patient care.

Over the past five years, the Academy has:
✅ trained more than 1,150 healthcare professionals
✅ supported over 24,000 patients through its National Ultrasound Training Programme
✅ helped improve access to diagnosis and treatment across Scotland

Read more about the Academy's impact and the Cabinet Secretary's visit on the PSD Scotland website: 🔗 https://publicservicesdelivery.scot/news/all-news/nhs-scotland-academy-marks-five-years-of-improving-patient-care/

The NHS Scotland Academy marks five years of improving patient care page of the Public Services Delivery Scotland (PSD Scotland) website.

13/10/2026

In case you missed it...

The refreshed Barbour platform makes it easier for colleagues to access trusted health and safety information, legislation and guidance, helping support safer workplaces and informed decision-making.

Read more about this and other recent updates from PSD Scotland:

The News page of the Public Services Delivery Scotland (PSD Scotland) website.

12/10/2026

🔍Finding information lunch and learn webinars are back for Autumn

Join PSD Scotland Knowledge Services for a new series of six short lunch and learn webinars, running every Tuesday from 20 October to 24 November.

If you work in health and social care in Scotland and need help finding reliable, up-to-date evidence and information, these bite-sized sessions are for you.

Find out more and register now
👇
https://shorturl.at/by2St

09/10/2026

Ahead of World Mental Health Day, refreshed Skilled-Level Facilitator Resources are now available on Turas Learn.

Developed by PSD Scotland and Public Health Scotland, the resources support local facilitators and educators to deliver learning in mental health improvement and the prevention of self-harm and su***de.

The refreshed resources include updated learning packages, a new Facilitator Guide and improvements based on facilitator feedback and emerging evidence.

Find out more: https://learn.nes.nhs.scot/64721

09/10/2026

Physical examinations and procedures can be a source of anxiety or distress for some people.

The Psychologically Informed Physical Examination Resources (PIPER) on Turas Learn help health and social care staff consider the psychological factors that can influence a person's experience of care, supporting more person-centred and compassionate approaches.

Find out more: https://learn.nes.nhs.scot/90019/psychological-skills-in-physical-health/psychologically-informed-physical-examination-resources-piper

09/10/2026

This World Mental Health Day, take a moment to reflect on the connection between trauma and mental health.

Experiencing trauma can affect mental wellbeing and create barriers to accessing support. Trauma-informed practice helps us recognise these challenges and respond in ways that support recovery and positive outcomes.

Explore the Mental Health and Trauma-Informed Practice Companion Document and learn more through our free e-learning module: https://learn.nes.nhs.scot/52041

Small changes can make a big difference.

09/10/2026

In case you missed it...

A new Infection Prevention and Control Specialist Career Framework has been launched to support career progression, workforce planning and the development of specialist skills across health and social care.

Read more about this and other recent updates from PSD Scotland:

The News page of the Public Services Delivery Scotland (PSD Scotland) website.

08/10/2026

NHS Scotland GP Coaching Service

Are you at a crossroads in your GP career?
Are you experiencing difficulties with some of the challenges of GP practice in Scotland?
Would you like some safe and confidential space and time to reflect on your future in General Practice?
Are you actively thinking of leaving General Practice?

If the answer to any of these questions is “Yes” you may want to consider the opportunity to engage with a coaching service designed specifically for GPs working in Scotland.

Through coaching you can:
✅ Explore new ways of working
✅ Improve work-life balance
✅ Reduce the impact of work-related stress on your health
✅ Build resilience and confidence
✅ Better understand and use your strengths
✅ Feel more in control of your professional future

Find out how the NHS Scotland GP Coaching Service could support you to thrive in your career and wellbeing.
👉 https://shorturl.at/96EAo

07/10/2026

Our colleagues at the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service - SNBTS work to ensure that blood, tissues and cells are available across Scotland 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

And to do that they need those people who can, to give blood regularly.

The call for donors is backed by Stirling mum Caitlyn Stewart, whose first child Millie was born in February 2026. Millie spent five weeks in Glasgow neonatal care, and five weeks in Forth Valley neonatal care.

Caitlyn says: “Millie was born prematurely at just 28 weeks weighing only 670 grams. She had her first blood transfusion at four days old, her second followed in March with just 23mls of donated blood making a life-saving difference.

“Thanks to blood donors, Millie is now growing stronger every day. We will forever encourage people to give blood and be forever grateful to people who do.”

Visit www.scotblood.co.uk or call 0345 90 90 999 to book an appointment today.

07/10/2026

In case you missed it...

New learning resources on equality, diversity and human rights are now available to support health and social care colleagues in building knowledge, confidence and inclusive practice.

Read more about this and other recent updates from PSD Scotland: https://publicservicesdelivery.scot/news/

The Equality, diversity and human rights learning now available for health and social care partners page of the Public Services Delivery Scotland (PSD Scotland) website.