Announcements and news
On this page you can access current announcements and news regarding the Credential in Rural and Remote Healthcare. Please also visit our archive announcements and news page at Archive announcements and news | Turas | Learn
Levelling the playing field in Rural Pre Hospital care - FPHC / RCSEd webinar, September 2025
We’re pleased to share the recording of the presentation and discussion on the GMC credential in Remote, Rural, Urgent and Unscheduled care delivered by Dr Pauline Wilson OBE and Professor Stuart Maitland-Knibb as part of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh webinar series.
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, Public Services Delivery (PSD) Scotland 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
Stories from Shetland - Dr Caroline Heggie
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Stories from Shetland - Dr Caroline Heggie
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Shetland Times
Article on Dr Neil Shepherd and Dr Charlie Siderfin
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Remote and rural recognition for caithness general hospital doctors
Article on Dr Nikki Duncan
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Dumfries and Galloway Standard 11 March 2025