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On this page you can access announcements and news from various rural teams for the National Centre for Remote and Rural Health and Care.

Glasgow Caledonian University Earn as You Learn Hybrid Learning Disability Nursing Programme
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A flexible, innovative pathway into Learning Disability Nursing

Glasgow Caledonian University ‘Earn as You Learn’ Hybrid Learning Disability Nursing Programme. has full funding confirmed from Scottish Government for all candidates enrolled in the Learning Disability Nursing hybrid programme for the duration of the three-year course. Additionally, employers supporting these candidates across NHS boards will receive £10,000 backfill per student, per year, for the full three years of the programme.

This hybrid BSc programme supported by the Scottish Government lets students live and work in their local area while studying. Combining online learning with blocks of on campus teaching across the three years and local practice placements. Supported by GCU’s nursing education expertise, it expands access to education and strengthens the workforce in remote, rural, island and underserved communities.

This is a valuable opportunity for employers to recruit candidates for the Learning Disability Programme and a significant step forward for workforce sustainability. It enables learners to study in their home region, while gaining the skills to support their local communities. Please see links below to flyers for information/contacts on how to apply for the ‘Earn as You Learn’ Hybrid Learning Disability Nursing Programme.

Education & Training to Funding Opportunity for Primary & Community Care Practitioners

The National Centre for Remote and Rural Health and Care (the Centre) has a small allocation of funding to support remote, rural and island primary and community health and care service groups across Scotland in accordance with the remit of Phase 1 of the Centre 2025-2026. 

The funding should support the purchase of additional equipment and/or resources to help establish or enhance local access for remote, rural and island primary care, community services healthcare professional education and training support.

Your application will be considered against the criteria listed on the application form, so please use the questions to demonstrate how your application for funding support meets these criteria. Please note, applications that meet the criteria will be allocated on a first come first served basis.

Applications are now open and will close on Wednesday 10th September 2025. Applicants will receive a letter to inform them of the outcome.

For further details and to apply, please click here.

If you have any questions about the application process or the funding opportunity, please contact nes.ruralteam@nhs.scot highlighting ‘Education & Funding Awards’ in the subject line of the email.

New for 2025: eLearning Module on Menopause
Module on Menopause

This module was recently published and is available now on Turas Learn: Menopause Module

This resource is free to access and open to all practitioners in Scotland. 

All you need is a Turas Learn account which can be set up here if you don’t already have one. Should you experience any issues when registering, please access the Helpdesk located on the right-hand side of the webpage.

If you complete the module, we would be most grateful if you could complete the evaluation as we are keen to hear your thoughts.

A complementary module on Menstrual Health is already available, and you may wish to access this one first as they have been designed as complementary resources. 

If you have any queries, you can contact the CPD Connect team at cpdconnect@nes.scot.nhs.uk

Rural GP Fellowship opportunity

Ever dreamt about living and working in a rural location but don't quite feel prepared?

The Health Inequalities Fellowship is particularly suited to doctors who have recently completed GP Specialty Training who may have had some previous experience of working in a deprived area and have an interest in developing specific skills related to Health Inequality which are relevant to the health needs of Scotland.

For Further information visit: http://www.scotlanddeanery.nhs.scot/your-development/gp-fellowships.

For all rural fellowship enquiries please email Debbie Miller.

For all Health Inequalities and Medical Education Fellowships enquiries please email Iain Jamieson.

Closing date is the 8th April 2025.
Rural GP Fellowship
Remote and rural research and evaluation funding opportunity
Research and Evaluation Opportunity

Calling all remote and rural practitioners! 

Do you want to expand on a QI project or have an idea for some further research in your field? The NES National Centre for Remote and Rural Health and Care has funding available!  

View more details at Remote and rural primary care research and evaluation funding op

Celebrating the pioneers in rural and remote health credentialling
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First seven doctors awarded Credential in Rural and Remote Health (Unscheduled and Urgent Care)

In a significant step for healthcare in rural and remote areas, NHS Education for Scotland (NES) is pleased to announce the first awards of the General Medical Council (GMC)-approved Credential in Rural and Remote Health (Unscheduled and Urgent Care). Seven UK medics are the proud recipients.

View the full story at Celebrating the pioneers in rural and remote health credentialli

New EURIPA Lincoln Statement on Tackling Rural Health Inequity in Europe

The statement has a focus on workforce, health equity and the wider determinants of health.  The statement was addressed to policy makers and was endorsed by the forum at the closing ceremony of the Euripa Lincoln 2024 Conference.

View the statement at EURIPA Lincoln Statement 2024 - Tackling Rural Health Inequity in Europe | Turas | Learn (nhs.scot)