Keep up to date on what’s new and information that relates to workforce education for the Scottish Vaccination and Immunisation Programme.
We are pleased to announce that the COVID-19 vaccination programme workforce education materials have now been updated for Winter 2026.
These can be accessed on Turas Learn.
In response to feedback from users, we consulted stakeholders on options to improve how learners engage with the Promoting Effective Immunisation Practice (PEIP) programme.
The programme will continue to align with the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) National Minimum Standards and Core Curriculum for Vaccination Training, prior to undertaking vaccination practice, learners must also undertake supervised practice, workplace proficiency assessment and formal sign-off by their local clinical supervisor under their employer’s educational governance arrangements.
The individual theoretical units are now accessible on Turas Learn, non-sequentially. The units are designed to build knowledge progressively and those completing for the first time, are recommended to work through all 12 units in numerical order. However, those who have previously completed the programme can revisit or retake individual units at any time to refresh and update.
Learners completing the programme with the support of a supervisor will be prompted to enter the email address of that supervisor to have completion confirmed and "signed off".
The Vaccination in Pregnancy eLearning module has been updated and is now available on Turas.
The refresh includes updated epidemiology content to reflect current evidence and vaccination programme information, alongside a number of structural and formatting improvements designed to enhance the learner experience and make navigation through the module easier.
The module supports healthcare professionals involved in discussing, recommending and delivering vaccination in pregnancy, helping them to build confidence in having informed vaccination conversations and providing evidence-based information to pregnant women.
We encourage anyone who has previously completed the module, as well as those accessing it for the first time, to explore the updated content.
Your feedback is invaluable in helping us continue to improve our learning resources. After completing the module, please take a few moments to share your comments and suggestions through the evaluation form.
Access the Vaccination in Pregnancy eLearning module on Turas and let us know what you think.
Seasonal Influenza (flu) and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) – Older Adults
These resources have been updated to reflect the 2026/27 winter seasonal offer
E-learning, Key Messages, Health and Social Care Workforce materials and Condition-Specific posters: Influenza (Seasonal flu) | Turas | Learn
Vaccine specific sway: Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) | Turas | Learn
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) – Maternal and Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
Both of these vaccine specific learning resources have been updated as part of normal governance to reflect current epidemiology, there are no significant material changes
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) | Turas | Learn
Human papillomavirus (HPV) | Turas | Learn
The COVID-19 vaccine programme eLearning will be updated in due course
Join us for a live educational webinar exploring the latest evidence on maternal vaccination and practical approaches to supporting conversations with pregnant women.
Tuesday 25 August 2026
2.30pm–4.00pm
Live webinar (not recorded)
Designed for midwives, health visitors, Family Nurse Partnership teams, GPs, practice nurses, vaccination teams and other professionals supporting women during pregnancy, this session will cover current vaccination uptake data, the latest evidence on RSV and pertussis vaccination, and practical strategies to support informed decision-making.
The webinar will feature expert speakers from clinical practice, research and education.
Visit the Learning Events page for full details and registration.
Please note: Your name and image may be visible during the live webinar. The event will not be recorded.
You will now be aware of the press releases on 12/6/26 from both the UK, and Scottish Government Protection young people against MenB. Following recent outbreaks of meningitis in the UK, the Scottish Government has announced plans to offer a new programme of Meningococcal B (MenB) vaccination for young people this summer.
Learning Resource for Vaccinators
To help support practitioners to gain the knowledge they require to safely and effectively deliver the urgent, time limited offer of Meningococcal B (MenB) Vaccination in 2026.
Links to further information for the adolescent programme
Unit 7 of the Promoting Effective Immunisation Practice (PEIP) programme has been updated to reflect recent changes to legislation and guidance on vaccine administration.
Key updates include:
These changes ensure the content reflects current legislation and supports safe, effective immunisation practice.
Public Services Delivery Scotland (formally NHS Education for Scotland) is pleased to announce the publication of the Development Framework for Vaccinators, a new national resource to support the education, development and progression of Scotland’s vaccination workforce.
The Framework provides a clear, practical structure describing the roles, responsibilities and expected knowledge, skills and behaviours for vaccination practice across career levels 3–7. It is designed to support vaccinators, educators, supervisors, managers and workforce planners working across all vaccination settings in Scotland.
The Framework has been developed through a collaborative, multi‑agency approach led by NES, in partnership with a national stakeholder group and Public Health Scotland. It is strategically aligned with Scotland’s 5‑Year Vaccination and Immunisation Framework and Delivery Plan and supports national priorities around workforce sustainability, equitable access, confident vaccine conversations and preparedness for future vaccination challenges.
The Framework is intended to support:
The vaccination workforce are encouraged to access the Framework, share it widely, and embed its use within local education, supervision and workforce development activity.
Access the Development Framework for Vaccinators on NMAHP Frameworks.
We are pleased to announce that a new learning resource for “Combatting false vaccine information” has been developed and aims to increase understanding of current issues and false information regarding vaccines and to support practitioners to provide trusted evidence-based information and respond to peoples’ fears and concerns. This is to align with the healthcare false information strategy work which is ongoing.