Public Services Delivery Scotland - PSD Scotland

04/09/2026

🥳 Congratulations to PSD Scotland's Payroll Services, which has been shortlisted for the Finance Team of the Year – Frontline Services award at the prestigious Public Finance Awards.

The 2026 Awards mark 10 years of rewarding achievements within the public finance and governance sector and recognise the people, products and services that demonstrate excellence and originality within public finance across the UK.

The winners will be announced at a glittering ceremony on 27 November in Manchester.

03/09/2026

Public Services Delivery Scotland's Screening Oversight and Assurance Scotland (SOAS) team was proud to play a part in establishing the Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) In-Service Evaluation within Scotland's newborn bloodspot screening programme.

Dr Tasmin Sommerfield, Scottish Director of Screening at SOAS, PSD Scotland, commented:

"All those who had a role in enabling the newborn screening SMA in-service evaluation to take place in Scotland are immensely proud of this milestone.

"We hope that all babies born in Scotland with SMA will now be diagnosed as early as possible which will allow them to receive specialist treatment at the point when it can make the biggest difference to their future health and development."

03/09/2026

What matters to you in death?

Listen to the latest PSD Scotland Talking about Bereavement podcast episode, exploring the importance of conversations around organ and tissue donation.

Guests share how compassionate communication and understanding what mattered most to individuals can support families who are anticipating loss or navigating grief.

Available here: https://shorturl.at/GVZrj

New episodes are released every two-weeks, with over 50 episodes now available on a broad range of topics - all aimed at those working in health and social care.

03/09/2026

If you supervise learners in pharmacy practice (or are planning to), we’ve organised a year‑round programme to strengthen your supervision skills and connect you with peers.
Supervised Learning Events (SLE) Workshops - These workshops introduce how supervised learning events are used in practice and offer delegates a chance to share learning and support effective implementation.
Book on Turas Learn: SLE Workshops - https://learn.nes.nhs.scot/5941

Supervisor Peer Review & Support Sessions — Provide anyone supporting learners in practice a chance to share experiences and receive support, open to all members of the pharmacy team.
Book on Turas Learn: Supervisor Peer Review & Support Sessions -https://learn.nes.nhs.scot/59422

Explore more online resources for supervising learners here:
Educational Supervision in Pharmacy - https://learn.nes.nhs.scot/56100

02/09/2026

📢Calling all health and social care staff.

The PSD Scotland Bereavement Summer e-Newsletter is out now.
🔗Read it here https://shorturl.at/d8Vj6 or visit https://bit.ly/4jcqf2X to subscribe.

It includes information on the upcoming 2026 Bereavement Education Conference, upcoming webinars, ‘Talking About Bereavement’ podcast series, new education resources and more.

02/09/2026

A new Infection Prevention and Control Specialist Career Framework has been launched to support workforce development and career progression for specialist professionals working in infection prevention and control.

The framework provides a clear structure for development, helping individuals build the knowledge, skills and capabilities needed to advance their careers while supporting high-quality care and patient safety.

Read more at the PSD Scotland website: https://publicservicesdelivery.scot/news/all-news/new-infection-prevention-and-control-specialist-career-framework-launched/

01/09/2026

Everyone deserves to feel valued, respected and included.

New equality, diversity and human rights learning is now available for health and social care partners, helping colleagues build knowledge, confidence and understanding to support more inclusive workplaces and services.

Read more at the PSD Scotland website
https://publicservicesdelivery.scot/news/all-news/equality-diversity-and-human-rights-learning-now-available-for-health-and-social-care-partners/

31/08/2026

New NHS Scotland Finance Academy launched today - a partnership between Public Services Delivery Scotland, The Scottish Government and Deloitte.

🎯 The Academy will help strengthen finance capability, support career progression and create new opportunities for professionals to grow their skills and make an even greater impact across health and care.

🔗https://shorturl.at/15On4

28/08/2026

Good news for Barbour users - the platform will be updated on 3 September with a new look and enhanced functionality, making it easier to access the information and resources you need.

The Barbour refresh makes it easier to find health and safety information page of the Public Services Delivery Scotland (PSD Scotland) website.

27/08/2026

Is someone in your family eligible for the MenB vaccine?

Whether they're heading to college or university for the first time or are in the eligible age group, they could be eligible for the free MenB vaccine.

For more information and to find out who’s eligible visit nhsinform.scot/menb-youngpeople