WCYPF Learning Resources and eLearning Modules

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Resources and eLearning for the Women, Children, Young People and Families workforce.

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Maternity Resources

Multiprofessional Resources

Allied Health Professional Resources

Maternity Resources
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Resources and eLearning modules for the Maternity workforce of NHS Scotland. Additional resources are also available at the Scottish Multiprofessional Maternity Development Programme (SMMDP) Turas Learn home page.

eLearning Modules

The Midwifery Workforce and Education Review for Scotland - March 2021

Providing a series of recommendations, the Midwifery Workforce and Education Review for Scotland (commissioned by the Chief Nursing Officer Directorate of the Scottish Government, and published by NHS Education for Scotland), is a review of national midwifery workforce and pre-registration education requirements, to ensure that Scotland has the right midwifery workforce, in the right place, with the right skills and competencies to support current and future service reform and sustainability.

The Midwifery Workforce and Education Review for Scotland - March 2021 Resource

Multiprofessional Resources
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The multiprofessional resources are available for a wide range of professionals, who work with women, children, young people or families. Further details are available within each of the resources.

eLearning Modules

Gender-Based Violence - eLearning

The new informed level module is relevant for anyone working in health and social care in Scotland, whether employed or volunteers. The aim of the module is to increase your knowledge and awareness about gender-based violence, it’s impact and the key principles of a sensitive and appropriate
response if someone discloses they are or have experienced gender-based violence. 

The module was developed in partnership with Public Health Scotland and is available on the NES Public Protection learning site. 

You can access eLearning on Public Protection and a range of resources about Gender-Based Violence on the Equality and Diversity Zone on Turas Learn.

Additional Resources

Obstetric Considerations for HCP

The SMMDP ‘Obstetric Considerations for Healthcare Providers (HCP) caring for pregnant or postnatal women out with a maternity setting’ resource is designed to support healthcare professionals who may be required care for pregnant and / or postnatal women in a non-maternity care setting.

This resource aims to provide basic guidance and considerations to ensure the well-being of both the mother and the baby in any environment.

The key message throughout the resource is “If there is anything that is worrying the woman or yourself, please contact the maternity team, they will always be available to support and advise you”.  

Captions and transcript are available by pressing the CC or transcript button on the video player screen. To show the control buttons, click the left arrow at the bottom right of the video player.

Captions and transcript are available by pressing the CC or transcript button on the video player screen. To show the control buttons, click the left arrow at the bottom right of the video player.

Digital Learning Map - Resources to support children and young people's mental health and wellbeing

The 'one good adult' resources are part of a suite of resources developed to support everyone working with CYP in Scotland. See the digital learning map to see all the resources available at The Knowledge and Skills Framework for Children and Young People (nhs.scot).

Allied Health Professionals (AHP's) Resources
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Resources and eLearning modules for the AHP workforce of NHS Scotland. Additional resources are also available at the Allied health professions (AHP) learning site Turas Learn home page.     

eLearning Modules and Resources

Your Posture Matters 

Advice on Postural Care for AHP's and eLearning is available at the Your Posture Matters Turas Learn site.