Remote & Rural News
On this page you can access announcements and news from various rural teams for the National Centre for Remote and Rural Health and Care.
Funding Applications for RAP MSc Programme 2025 Now Open
Funding Applications for RAP MSc Programme 2025 Now Open
NHS Education for Scotland (NES) are providing funding for 10 Scottish Rural Nurses and AHP Practitioners currently working within Remote, Rural & Island Primary and NHS Community Care to undertake the RAP MSc programme being delivered by the University of the Highland & Islands (UHI). The closing date to apply to NES for RAP funding is Friday 30th May 2025. See the below flier for details.
RAP and SAS MSc Programme Funding Extended
RAP and SAS MSc Programme Funding Extended
NES are providing funding for SAS Advanced Practitioners to undertake the RAP MSc programme, currently delivered by the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI). Receipt of NES funding is conditional on successful application for the UHI Rural Advanced Practice MSc. Funding applications from NES have been extended and will close on Friday 11 April 2025. See below flier for further details.
- RAP and SAS programme funding extended ( Download, 156 KB)
New for 2025: eLearning 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.
Remote and rural research and evaluation funding 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
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)
