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First seven doctors awarded Credential in Rural and Remote Health (Unscheduled and Urgent Care)

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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 credentialling

Articles in remote and rural healthcare

Article in the Doctor publication 1 April 2025

Rural and remote medicine poses extraordinary challenges but brings great rewards. Doctors tell Jennifer Trueland why their work needs proper recognition

Special job, special people - now they need specialty status ( Link)

Stories from Shetland - Dr Caroline Heggie

Stories from Shetland - Dr Caroline Heggie Link

Stories from Shetland - Dr Caroline Heggie
Shetland Times - NHS consultant receives prestigious recognition Link

Shetland Times

Article on Dr Neil Shepherd and Dr Charlie Siderfin

Remote and rural recognition for caithness general hospital doctors Link

Remote and rural recognition for caithness general hospital doctors

Article on Dr Nikki Duncan

Dumfries and Galloway Standard 11 March 2025 Download (3 MB)

Dumfries and Galloway Standard 11 March 2025