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Introduction to policy
The Scottish Government has key stakeholders that have priority areas relating to NHS Boards. This page gives an overview of key strategic priorities and policies that relate to NHS Scotland.
The National Induction interactive online session on orientation, policy and governance will provide for further information and understanding of how it all fits together.
Caroline Lamb: Director General
Related Resources:
- Workforce Strategy - Scottish Government
- Digital Health & Care Strategy - Scottish Government
- National Performance Framework - Scottish Government
- Induction Review Plan - Scottish Government
Health and social care related policies can be found here: https://www.gov.scot/health-and-social-care/
Jason Leitch: National Clinical Director
Related Resources:
- Scottish Patient Safety Programme - Scottish Government
- Person Centred Care - Scottish Government
- Care Opinion - NHS Scotland
- Cancer Plan - Scottish Government
- Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest Strategy - Scottish Government
- Quality Strategy - NHS Scotland
- National Clinical Strategy - Scottish Government
Gillian Russell: Director of Health and Workforce
Related Resources:
- Workforce strategy - Scottish Government
- NHS Recovery Plan - Scottish Government
- Staff Governance Standards - NHS Scotland
- Whistleblowing Standards - National Whistleblowing Standards
- iMatter Staff experience report 2022 - Scottish Government
Richard McCallum: Director of Finance and Governance
Related Resources:
- Scottish Budget 2023-2024 - Scottish Government
- Medium Term Financial Strategy 2023 - Scottish Government
- Global Capital Investment Plan - Scottish Government
Kerrie McCrae-Morton: Engagement, mainstreaming and strategy in equality, inclusion and human rights
Related Resources:
- Public Sector Equality Duty - Equality and human rights commission
- Human Rights Act - Scottish Government
- Equality Duty - Scottish Government
- Programme for Government 23-24 - Scottish Government
- Mainstreaming Strategy - Scottish Government