03/06/2026
If you’re a GP in Scotland and feeling a bit stuck, stretched, or just unsure about what comes next, there’s a coaching offer that might be worth knowing about.
The NHS Scotland GP Coaching Service, delivered through PSD Scotland, gives GPs a confidential space to pause and properly think things through, whether that’s about staying in practice, changing how you work, or just finding a better balance.
It’s funded by the Scottish Government for GPs working in Scotland and offers up to 7 hours of one-to-one coaching, delivered virtually and arranged around your schedule. There’s no assessment or performance element, it’s simply a supportive space to reflect and explore what matters most to you in your work and career.
People who’ve taken part have said it helped them with things like:
- finding a better work-life balance
- feeling more in control day to day
- working out what their strengths are and how to use them
- improving resilience and coping with pressure
- thinking differently about how to approach the job
- reducing the impact of work on their health
One GP described it as being “on the point of resignation” before joining, and said it helped them step back and rethink both why they were feeling that way and what could change. Another said they would confidently recommend it to colleagues looking to support their wellbeing and professional growth.
Applications are open for the 2026/27 programme, with matching taking place across summer and autumn. Coaching can be used any time up to March 2027.
If it feels relevant, applications are here:
https://forms.office.com/e/i4VE0h3Fm6
For questions, the team can be contacted at [email protected]
Sometimes having space to think properly is the thing that makes the difference.
