Digital Health and Care

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Welcome to NHS Education for Scotland's Digital Health and Care Learning Zone for Scotland's health and social care workforce.

The people of Scotland expect technology and information systems to be part of how health and care services are delivered, this includes workforce development in digital skills and capabilities to support the successful uptake and use of these technologies.

Download the Digital Health and Care Strategy to find out how services for people in Scotland can be enhanced and transformed through the use of digital technology.

Remote consulting - Near Me (Attend Anywhere)

Watch and see how easy remoting consulting is

For guidance on implementing Near Me visit tec.scot

Further information and training videos available at NHS Scotland National Video Conferencing Service

Find out more about Remote Consulting, including Telephone Triage

To support members of the public to find out more about Near Me visit nearme.scot

Remote meetings and collaborating – Microsoft Teams (Office 365)

Microsoft Office 365

Microsoft Teams is a secure communication and collaboration tool providing colleagues with the ability to work together and share information. NHS Scotland is making Teams available to all colleagues in Scotland.

Find out more at Microsoft Office 365

Introducing Technology Enabled Care

Our aim is to give access to learning and practice support resources to help embed digital into practice, supporting Scotland’s ambitions for health and care services with digital technology and information at the heart of everyday practice.

View progress update video to find out about resources to help you learn more about digital health and care.

Animations

Illustration showing two characters - an older man holding a mobile phone and a young woman holding a tablet

Technology Supporting People

Meet Bridget and Hew.

They’re both using everyday technology, like a mobile phone or smartwatch to support their wellbeing.

Bridget and Hew have different levels of digital skills, but they are both using technology in a way that works for them. Find out how in our animations.

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eLearning modules