Latest News and Events
Latest news and events from the team
Digital Mindset Sessions for Leaders: 2026 Dates
“Taking a digital approach is not simply about moving from paper to electronic systems. It’s about reimagining how we deliver care and how people interact with the care system - empowering people to take control of their own health, enabling professionals to work more efficiently and collaboratively, and creating data-driven systems that are proactive rather than reactive.” Scotland's Health and Social Care Service Renewal Framework
Join our Digital Mindset Session for Leaders across health and social care - including social work, housing, charities, and the wider third sector. Whether you’re a Director, Head of Service, Board Member, Service Manager or in another leadership role, this session will give you the mindset and tools to lead digital transformation with confidence and impact. Find out more on the Leading in the Digital Age Site.
Register now for one of our 2026 dates: Digital Mindset Session for Leaders | Turas | Learn
For team bookings or bespoke sessions, contact: nes.dew@nhs.scot
Digital Capabilities Network
Join Scottish Government and COSLA for the next Digital Capabilities Network meeting on Tuesday 9 December to (re)discover your digital toolbox.
Date: Tuesday 9 December
Time: 13.00 – 15.00
Location: Online: Meeting Link - https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZjBlM2YxOWQtZTljYS00MTRlLWI2NWMtMGVjNGUzZTgwZmIw%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%220ef77447-1083-4dec-b89f-27c765076840%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22907882a9-f21b-4ea6-b33e-095911dab41b%22%7d
Pioneering Digital Telecare: Harnessing data and digital to unlock innovation
Date: Wednesday 10 December
Time: 11.00 – 12.00
Location: Online: Registration Link https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/613d17ac-d615-4e4d-854e-0be5bfcd1f54@10efe0bd-a030-4bca-809c-b5e6745e499a
When most people hear ‘telecare,’ they think of a phone call or an emergency button - but today due to the migration to digital, it’s so much more. From the deployment of enhanced digital sensors to improved outcomes through better use of data, telecare is transforming the way we connect, care, and stay independent. In this webinar, you’ll discover why telecare in the digital age isn’t what you expect - and why that’s a good thing.
| Register Now to secure your place and be part of the digital telecare revolution. |
This webinar is open to all health and social care roles across Scotland, including housing, social work, third sector and charities.
Webinar 3: AI for Everyone: Managing the Shift - From Theory to Reality
The third in our series of webinars focused on what’s really happening in health and social care.
We cut through the myths, share practical examples of AI in action, and explain what it means for your role.
You can view the recording, resources and FAQs here
Whether you're exploring AI for the first time or already using it in your work, this session is designed to meet you where you are and guide you forward with clarity and assurance.
Thriving in a Digital Age Pathways
Developed by NHS Education for Scotland on behalf of Scottish Government and COSLA, the Thriving in a Digital Age Pathways offer learning resources and reflective activities to help you broaden your knowledge of key digital and data topics.
There are several pathways for you to work through. The Digital and Data Pathway will develop your understanding of the fundamental concepts related to digital health and care, and there are also topic specific pathways that will provide more focussed learning on key areas of digital.
Build your understanding of the role of digital and data in health and social care. Develop and deepen your awareness of key concepts such as digital inclusion, service transformation and the importance of recording and using data appropriately.
Learn about the cyber security fundamentals you need to be aware of when working in health and social care, and how you can apply simple practices to avoid cyber risks.
Artificial Intelligence
Develop your knowledge of AI in health and social care. Learn about potential opportunities, with careful consideration of the risks and ethical factors we need to be aware of.
Digital and Data Capability Framework & Self-Assessment Tool 2025 Update
Developed by NHS Education for Scotland on behalf of Scottish Government and COSLA, the Digital and Data Capability Framework is designed to support the development of digital capabilities for everyone working in health and social care in Scotland and identifies. It identifies the digital skills, knowledge, and behaviours the workforce needs to do their job and deliver safe, good quality care and support.
Why the Update?
There is a commitment to review and refresh the framework on an annual basis to ensure it is always current, relevant, and usable. Both the Digital and Data Capability Framework and Self-Assessment Tool have been updated for 2025.
What informed the update?
- User feedback since the framework launch in July 2024
- Developments in digital health and care and digital changes like the progression of AI and increased cyber threats
- Ensuring continued alignment with other frameworks, standards, and strategies
So, What’s New?
- Improved examples to support understanding of the capability statements
- Greater emphasis on artificial intelligence across relevant areas
- Clearer distinction between personal online safety and organisational cyber security
- Stronger focus on personal responsibility for digital development
- Additional questions at the end of the self-assessment to capture anonymous organisation and role information that will help build a sector-wide picture of digital capabilities and allow the development of targeted resources where required
What you need to do next:
- Take action to ensure the framework and resources reach every member of your workforce
- Integrate the framework within your organisation’s induction and professional development programmes to embed digital upskilling at all levels
- Share this information proactively with your networks, colleagues, and teams to maximise its impact
- Complete the Self-Assessment Tool to gain an accurate understanding of your own digital capabilities and discuss your findings with colleagues
Further information on how organisations can use the framework can be found here. For full instructions and more information please visit the framework site.