Events, networks and newsletters
You can access the following resources:
Support Workforce Learning Week
Support Workforce Learning Week 2023
Recordings from live sessions along with pre-recorded resources and careers stories will be added during the week and post event to NES YouTube channel.
Support Worker Online Learning Week 2022
You can watch the recordings of the learning week sessions 2022, as well as a number of careers stories on the NES YouTube channel at a time to suit you.
Learning On the GO Event Series: What's On
Working in partnership, we want to make sure we cover topics which matter to you and support your development, so please complete the short online form with your topic suggestions.
Remember to make use of Turas Portfolio to record reflections and evidence of your learning from the events. Find out more about Turas Portfolio and how to get started.
The next session is entitled ‘Neurodiversity: Our Voices?’ and will be held on 12 September 2024.
The aim of this session is to increase awareness and deepen understanding of neurodiversity and how it effects both neurodiverse (ND) people and those around them. This session will offer insights into what it is like living and working as a neurodiverse person, highlighting what you can do to create a more inclusive and accepting working environment.
Booking is now closed for this event
The next session will be Turas Portfolio on 31 October 2024. Further details to follow in due course.
Previous events
You can view the recordings from the Support Workforce Learning on the GO events series from the links below:
The videos contain captions, however if you require a transcript of the videos please contact hcsw@nes.scot.nhs.uk
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Four pillars of practice: how can they support your learning and development event recording - part of the support workforce learning on the GO event series held on 22 August 2024.
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SCQF level or equivalency - what does this mean for you? event recording - part of the support workforce learning on the GO event series held on 04 June 2024.
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Presentation slides from the Is it possible to thrive in, rather than just survive, constant change? session held on 27 March 2024 as part of the Support Workforce on the GO event series.
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Video recording from My career and me: easy steps to plan for success held on 27 February 2023 as part of support workforce learning on the GO event series
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Launch event for Promoting Effective Medicines Administration Practice which is the nationally recommended education programme for Level 3 and 4 Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland.
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Launch event for the Framework for administration of medicines by level 3 and 4 HCSWs in Scotland held on 23 August 2023
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Tips, tools and techniques for successful applications and interviews event recording - part of the support workforce online event series held on 4 May 2023.
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Finding your more confident self in 2023 event recording - part of the support workforce online event series held on 23 March 2023.
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Development and Education Framework for level 2-4 NMAHP HCSWs launch event held on 23 February 2023 Timestamp 00:00-00:45 - Introduction 00:45-07:36 - Message from Chief Nursing Officer 07:36-10.23 - Background to HCSW commission and framework...
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In-work Poverty and financial wellbeing event - part of the support workforce online event series held on 26 January 2023.
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A recording of the session held on 24 November 2022, "Good Communications: Tips and tools for survival", with speakers Nick Frew and Heather Moonlight-Dowding.
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Video recording of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) session - Support Workforce Virtual Event series, delivered by Linda Tripney and Allison Hall on 27 October 2022.
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Video recording of Turas Professional Portfolio reflecting on practice, seeking feedback and creating a Sharepack session - Support Workforce Virtual Event series, delivered by Angela Shepherd and Richard Partridge on 21 September 2022.
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Recording from the HCSW virtual event series - Your Learning Your Way - Using our new resources to make your learning happen at work held on 25th November 2021 relating to facilitating learning.
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HCSW virtual event series - using the HCSW professional portfolio event held on 30th September 2021
Remember to make use of Turas Portfolio to record reflections and evidence your learning.
Find out more about Turas Portfolio and how to get started.