Stay connected
Keep in touch with the HCSW team at NES and engage with wider HCSW colleagues and networks using these resources:
HCSW Team
Linda Tripney - Principal Educator
Kirsteen Newman - Senior Educator
Linda Ewen - Specialist Lead
Lesley Armstrong - Senior Officer
Gail Deane - Administrative Assistant
How to contact the HCSW team
The HCSW Team at NES is here to support you. Whether you're looking for information, resources or networking opportunities - we’d love to hear from you.
Email us at HCSW@nes.scot.nhs.uk.
Connect with us on Facebook
Join the NHS Education for Scotland Support Workers Facebook page to keep up with the latest news, resources, and events for HCSWs across Scotland. It’s a great place to connect with colleagues, share experiences, and stay informed about learning opportunities and national updates.
Sign up to the HCSW newsletter
Stay connected by signing up for the quarterly Support Worker Newsletter – it only takes a minute to complete the short online form. Encourage your colleagues to sign up for the newsletter too. You can also view previous editions of the newsletter at Newsletters | Turas | Learn.
We would love to hear from HCSWs or those working with and supporting HCSWs so we can help to share your stories of learning and development opportunities and work happening locally with a wider audience.
Contact the HCSW team at HCSW@nes.scot.nhs.uk.
Join a support worker network/group
Explore the Support Worker Networks page to see the available networks and groups and identify the one that best suits your interests. It’s an excellent way to stay connected and engage with the wider support worker community.
Explore, Learn, Connect posters
We have developed posters for use in the practice setting. Download the Explore, Learn, Connect posters and make use of them in your NHS Board or organisation to signpost and raise awareness of resources to assist Support Workers with their learning and development.
You can download the posters using the links below:
Explore, Learn, Connect poster | Turas | Learn Explore, Learn, Connect poster (print-friendly) | Turas | Learn
