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You will find resources to support your learning and development. 

You can seach by topic or type using the resource library below.

Event recordings
online events

You can watch the recordings of the sessions from support workforce online learning week 2023 and 2022 as well as careers stories shared during these weeks on the NES YouTube channel.   

You can watch recordings from previous support worker events on our events page

Resources to support the 4 pillars of practice
Healthcare support Worker Framework Pillar modules

Our modules are designed to further develop your knowledge and skills across the four pillars of practice.  Modules contain learning activities which are designed for self-study, reflection and taught sessions.  There is a supporting workbook to record your learning in.    

Access the learning activities to supppt the pillars of practice.

Medicines Administration

The Framework for the Administration of Medicines by Level 3 and 4 Healthcare Support Workers (HCSWs) in Scotland sets out the national standards and legal frameworks to be followed in practice where HCSWs are administering medication.

Access the framework on Turas Learn.

Promoting Effective Medicines Administration Practice

The Promoting Effective Medicines Administration Practice (PEMAP) is the national recommended education programme for Healthcare Support Workers (HCSWs) at level 3 and 4 of the NHS Career Framework for Health who participate in the administration of medicines in NHSScotland. 

Access PEMAP on Turas Learn