Helpdesk
This page contains links to further information to help support and inform vaccinators and those in the wider workforce who have conversations about vaccination in their role. This includes links to key websites, guidance, and supportive resources to support best practices in immunisation.
Public Health Scotland – Provides information on immunisation, vaccination, and preventable diseases in Scotland.
The Green Book - Contains the latest guidance on vaccines and vaccination procedures for preventable infectious diseases in the UK. Check the site for updates.
The CMO letters set - Outline the arrangements for vaccination programmes.
NHS Inform -Scotland's national health information service, offering patient resources on immunisation.
Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) - advises UK health departments on immunisation policies.
Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) - Provides guidance and information for industry, healthcare professionals and patients.
National Infection Prevention and Control Manual - Offers guidance on best practices for infection prevention and control.
Turas Vaccination Management Tool – A web-based tool for healthcare staff in Scotland to record real-time patient vaccination data at the point of care.
Travel and international health - Health Protection educational resources relating to travel and international health.
Autism and Neurodiversity Across the Lifespan Resource - Resources and training for autism and neurodiversity, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and ADHD.
Equality and Diversity Zone - A range of educational resources around equality, diversity and human rights topics that are relevant to health and social care.
Health Literacy Resources - Aimed at existing or experienced facilitators or trainers to support them to deliver a live interactive learning session on health literacy in vaccination.
Prevention and management of occupational exposure: Learn how to prevent and manage occupational exposure risks, including sharps injuries, to protect yourself from infection in the workplace.
Person-centred Care Zone - Resources to support the improvement of care experience and staff experience. This includes sensory impairment and involving people.
Trauma-informed Care – Resources to help the workforce to respond to the impact of trauma.
Nursing and Midwifery Council - Nursing and midwifery regulators for Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
NHS Scotland Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers - Scottish Government guidance on the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers (HCSWs).
Support Worker Central - Information and resources to support learning and development of nursing, midwifery and allied health professions support workers in Scotland working across all care settings.
NES NMAHP development framework – The Framework aims to articulate the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to optimise care delivery and promote staff wellbeing.