Latest News and Events
Latest news and events from the team
AI Webinar Series Beyond the Buzz - The Human Side of AI, Think Critically, Act Ethically
Date: Thursday 19 March
Time: 14.00 – 15.00
Location: Online Booking Link
Join us for our fifth session in the Beyond the Buzz AI webinar series where we will explore how AI is becoming part of everyday working life - but using it well requires more than technical knowledge. This session cuts through the noise to explore the real‑world challenges and opportunities facing the workforce as AI adoption accelerates. We will unpack why good data matters, how to avoid common pitfalls such as assumptions and hallucinations, and what an ethical approach really looks like when you’re under pressure to use new tools.
WEBINAR Digital Transformation: Leadership in Action
Date: Wednesday 22 April
Time: 14.00 – 15.00
Location: Registration Link
Join us for an inside look at how digital leaders are driving real, measurable change across the sector.
This webinar brings leadership to life, showcasing how practical leadership skills have been the critical enabler of successful digital transformation in different health and care organisations.
This webinar is open to all health and social care roles across Scotland, including housing, social work, third sector and charities.
Digital Leadership Programme Spring Sessions
These sessions are aimed at the DLP community, including past and present participants. You may also share this event with colleagues who are interested in the subject areas.
Scope of the possible with Power Automate
Thursday 30th April 13:00-14:00
This is a non-technical session introducing Power Automate, explaining how it works, and showing some examples of possible uses in health and care. All welcome, especially if you've never used Power Automate before.
Speaker: Brendan Clarke, KIND Specialist Lead, Digitally Enabled Workforce, NHS Education for Scotland.
Introduction to Software as a Medical Device
Thursday 14th May 14:00-15:00
Learn the fundamentals of Software as a Medical Device and Medical Device Regulation in this introductory session. Participants will gain an overview of key definitions, regulatory frameworks, and compliance considerations shaping the development and approval of digital health technologies. There will be an opportunity to ask questions of our expert speaker.
Curious about your digital mindset?
Whether you are developing as a leader, building professional expertise, or strengthening specialist knowledge, staying curious about your digital mindset and capabilities will enhance your learning and drive meaningful progress. A range of digital tools is available to support people working across health and social care. Each tool serves a different purpose, yet all are relevant across roles and contexts and can be used flexibly as needed, supporting personal development, shared learning, and organisational improvement.
Digital Mindset Insights Quiz
⏱ 5–10 minutes | 👤 Individuals
🎯Purpose: Explore how you personally approach digital change and leadership.
This short, reflective quiz provides immediate insights and links to relevant learning programmes, sessions, and resources.
🔗 Link
Digital & Data Capability Self-Assessment
⏱ 15–20 minutes | 👤 Individuals | 👥 Organisational leads
🎯Purpose: Understand your digital and data skills.
This self-assessment focuses on core digital and data skills and produces a personal report with suggested learning resources to support your ongoing development.
🔗 Link
Scottish Government / COSLA / SSSC Digital Capabilities Assessment
⏱ Around 15 minutes | 👤 Individuals
🎯Purpose: Contribute to national insights while learning more about your own digital capabilities.
This assessment explores the digital devices and systems you use at work, your confidence online, and how digital supports your role.
🔗 Link
Get started today by exploring the tools today!
NEW: Digital Leadership Pathway
We are delighted to let you know that our Digital Leadership Pathway is now live!
Digital leadership isn’t about being a tech expert, it’s about how we work with people to improve services. The new Digital Leadership Pathway makes it simple to start (and keep going), with four levels - Explore, Embed, Drive, and Shape - each offering programmes and resources tailored to you. Additionally, the Elevate section highlights local and national opportunities for you to put your skills into practice and grow your impact.
- Start today: pick the level that fits your role and goals.
- Practical and relevant: multiple resources and opportunities, real‑world focus.
- Grow your impact: the Elevate section shows how to contribute beyond your team and connect with national initiatives.
Open the Digital Leadership Pathway here and get updates (new content, events, webinars) by signing up to our Digital Leadership mailing list here.
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
Thriving in a Digital Age Pathways Updated in February 2026
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.