Public Services Delivery Scotland - PSD Scotland

09/06/2026

As part of the Scottish Clinical Leadership Fellowship (SCLF), four dental Fellows recently engaged with the General Dental Council (GDC) and have shared their reflections in a new blog post.

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https://shorturl.at/f5hgl

In this guest blog post, four current Scottish Clinical Leadership Fellows reflect on a series of sessions with the GDC and what it meant for how they think about regulation.

09/06/2026

New Podcast Series Launch – National Pharmacy Workforce Forum

We’re pleased to launch a new series from the PSD Scotland Podcast, focusing on the National Pharmacy Workforce Forum (NPWF). Alison Strath & Scott Garden introduce the NPWF, explore key workforce challenges, and share how you can get involved in shaping the future of pharmacy in Scotland.

Access now on Podbean or Spotify:

https://nespharmacypodcast.podbean.com/

09/06/2026

Thinking about doing your Pharmacy Foundation Training in Scotland? Our Pharmacy Foundation Training Year is fully funded and has consistently higher than UK average pass rates for the GPhC registration assessments.

Applications open Monday 15 June 2026 and close Friday 3 July 2026. Visit our website for information and resources that can help you prepare and make the right choice for your future career!

Select the link below to access our Turas Learn page:

https://www.nes.scot.nhs.uk/recruitment-and-careers/pharmacy-recruitment-foundation-training-year-fty/

08/06/2026

This week marks Blood Donor Week (8-14 June) which coincides with the build up to Scotland’s first World Cup match in 28 years.

To capture the moment and inspire action, the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service - SNBTS is rolling out the ‘Yes Sir I’m a Donor’ campaign throughout the tournament period.

Major football moments can impact donation levels – following Scotland’s World Cup qualification match, blood donation attendance fell by over 20%. And with fewer than 2% of the population currently active donors, there’s an urgent need for more people to step forward.

A special message…

To celebrate the World Cup and inspire more donors to come forward, SNBTS has shared a special message for Scotland. National team captain Andy Robertson has stepped up to back the campaign.

We can all play a part

If you’re able, please consider supporting the campaign in one (or more) of these ways:

✅ Book an appointment - Give blood, plasma or platelets during the World Cup:👉 www.scotblood.co.uk

✅ Show your support online - Update your profile picture to the campaign logo (available to download on the Scotblood website https://tinyurl.com/cp6fd8k9 and share the message: “We’re proud to support Scotland by giving blood. Can you make a date to donate today? Book in online www.scotblood.co.uk – alternatively call 0345 90 90 999 (Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm)”

✅ Boost the campaign - Throughout the week, SNBTS will be sharing content on social media – you can help by reposting.

Even just one of these actions can help raise awareness, spark conversation and ultimately save lives.

Find out more on the SNBTS website: https://tinyurl.com/mva8jkxh

08/06/2026

Heading to the Scottish Dental Show this week?

Join Lee Savarrio, Postgraduate Dean and Director of Dentistry at PSD Scotland, to learn how PSD Scotland supports primary care dental teams through education, training, workforce development and clinical guidance.

📅 Friday 12 June
🕜 1.30pm - 2.30pm
📍 Speaker Room 4

Discover resources and opportunities available to support the whole dental team and help deliver high-quality care across Scotland.



https://sdshow.co.uk/

05/06/2026

Understanding our land: a new national picture of biodiversity across NHS Scotland 🌿

Published today on World Environment Day, new national reports mark an important step forward in how NHS Scotland understands and manages the land it cares for.

For the first time, we have a shared picture across all 14 territorial boards - helping us see where biodiversity already exists, and where there’s real potential to do more.

The scale is significant. The NHS Scotland estate covers an area roughly equivalent to the size of Stirling - over 2,000 football pitches.

This creates a powerful opportunity to better support biodiversity, strengthen climate resilience, and connect our environment with health and wellbeing.

It’s about making more informed decisions for the places we care for - and the communities who rely on them.

👉 Find out more on our website: https://publicservicesdelivery.scot/news/all-news/understanding-our-land-a-new-national-picture-of-biodiversity-mass-across-nhs-scotland/

05/06/2026

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population...

05/06/2026

🔬 Biomedical Science Day 2026 – Career Spotlight

Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes to ensure patients receive safe, life-saving blood?

This Biomedical Science Day, we’re proud to share a real career story from our colleagues in the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS)

Biomedical scientists in transfusion play a vital role in healthcare—testing blood samples, matching donors to patients, and making sure the right blood is available at the right time, every time. Their work is critical to emergency care, surgery, and long-term treatment pathways.

✨ From the laboratory bench to direct patient impact, this is a career where science truly saves lives.

👉 Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/43exNf4



Institute of Biomedical Science
Academy for Healthcare Science
Public Services Delivery Scotland - PSD Scotland

05/06/2026

Ready to Return to Pharmacy Practice? We’re Here to Help
If you’re a Pharmacist or Pharmacy Technician who has been off the register, or away from practice for a while and want to refresh your skills with confidence, our Return to Practice course is designed just for you.
It’s the perfect complement to the online Pharmacy Return to Practice resources on Turas Learn and offers the chance to build a supportive peer network.

Select the following link to see further information - https://learn.nes.nhs.scot/.../pharmacy-return-to-practice

Feeling ready to take the next step?
Join us and rebuild your confidence, refresh your knowledge, and return to practice with support every step of the way - Pharmacy Return to Practice Course - https://learn.nes.nhs.scot/14378