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The Women, Children, Young People and Families (WCYPF) programme is part of the Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professions (NMAHP) Directorate at NHS Education for Scotland (NES).  Our work includes a wide range of education, training and resources for health and care colleagues in Scotland.

WCYPF Newsletters & Updates
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To keep you updated, we occasionally produce a programme newsletter and we occasionally share other newsletters which are linked to the work from the WCYPF programme. 

Any updates or announcements can be also accessed below. If you have any questions or comments, please contact WCYPF@nes.scot.nhs.uk and a member of the team will assist you.

Realistic Conversations in Paediatric Palliative Care
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The new Realistic Conversations in Paediatric Palliative Care eLearning resource has been launched and is now available on Turas Learn. In partnership with NHS Education for Scotland, the Paediatric End of Life Care Network (PELiCaN) has developed the resource consisting of 6 interactive and reflective modules on how to have realistic conversations in paediatric palliative care.

Please note that you must be signed into your Turas account, for the eLearning modules to show and to gain access to the eLearning modules.  If you do not have an account, you can register for a free Turas account.

UNCRC Incorporation: NHS Education for Scotland Newsletter Spring 2025
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NHS Education for Scotland (NES) have published the UNCRC Incorporation: NHS Education for Scotland Newsletter Spring 2025.

Getting it Right for Every Child (GIRFEC) and Children's Rights learning site
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The updated Getting it Right for Every Child (GIRFEC) and Children's Rights learning site is now available and has resources to support GIRFEC, children’s rights and the implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024'.

 Also available are two GIRFEC e-Learning modules (informed & skilled level) and the Scottish Government e-Learning module about the UNCRC Act in Scotland.

Getting it Right for Every Child (GIRFEC) and Children's Rights learning site | Turas | Learn

Family Nurse Partnership (FNP) Podcasts
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Come and join the Family Nurse Partnership (FNP) Scotland education team as they explore more about FNP education and how this influences your practice. Each of our podcasts explores a different aspect or theory within FNP practice and reveals insights from guest speakers offering key messages to integrate into your own practice. 

Hosted by FNP's education team, each episode offers something to take away from your headphones to your home visits. 

Let’s talk FNP | NHS Education for Scotland

UNCRC Newsletter - April 2024
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The NHS Education for Scotland (NES) published a UNCRC Incorporation Newsletter in April 2024.