Webinar 3 Recording
The third webinar took place on Thursday 13 November, focusing on what’s really happening in health and social care. We addressed through the myths, shared practical examples of AI in action, and explained what it means for your role.
Featuring expert insights from:
- Stephen Baguley, Chief Clinical Digital Officer, NHS Grampian
- Angela McCarthy, Head of PMO, NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
Webinar Recording
Resources Shared
- *New - AI Webinar Series | Turas | Learn is designed to demystify artificial intelligence (AI) and support the workforce to confidently and responsibly engage with AI as a tool for service transformation.
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) Pathway | Turas | Learn resources and reflective activities to develop your knowledge of AI in health and social care.
- Thriving in a Digital Age Pathways 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 AI, Cyber Security and Digital and Data.
- Digital and Capability Framework and Self-Assessment Tool created to support the development of digital and data capabilities for everyone working in health and social care in Scotland.
- KIND Network learning, a vibrant, inclusive community of practice for anyone working with knowledge, information, or data regardless of job title or experience level.
- Digital and Data Resource Hub developed in collaboration with stakeholders to make it easier to find online resources that enable the development of digital and data skills across the health and social care workforce.
- M365 Skills Hub including Co-Pilot (accessible to health boards and participating authorities)
- Digital Maturity Assessment - Scottish Government/COSLA/SSSC Digital Capabilities Assessment
- Time Where it Counts Report landscape.pdf
- Beyond the Buzz Feedback Form
AI for Everyone FAQ's
Is there a national policy on AI use in NHS Scotland?
Not yet. Work is underway to develop a national framework for Health and Social Care (expected next year). This is being designed by the Scottish Government and COSLA to guide safe and ethical AI adoption. Local policies still apply.
Can I use AI tools like Copilot for patient data?
For any work involving patient data, always refer to your organisation’s Information Governance policies and guidelines. These policies outline the correct procedures for handling sensitive information and ensure compliance. Senior leaders are encouraged to communicate their organisation’s AI position clearly and support staff learning.
What are the main risks of using AI?
- Privacy & Security: Data leaks, compliance issues.
- Bias & Discrimination: Skewed datasets.
- Contextual Errors: Misinterpretation of language.
- Environmental Impact: High energy and water use.
- Resilience: Vulnerability to outages.
- Ownership: Copyright concerns.
What can help manage and mitigate risks?
- Encryption and anonymised data.
- Maintain human oversight.
- Audit for bias and diversify datasets.
- Train on licensed/public domain content.
- Follow organisation guidelines and policies
Will AI replace roles within the workforce?
AI is intended to enhance roles, not eliminate them. It can automate repetitive tasks, freeing up time for more higher value meaningful work. The workforce should be supported with training and guidance from their organisation to build confidence and digital capability.
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