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24 Sep 2024

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Digital Health and Care Leadership Programme open for applications

Applications for the Digital Health and Care Leadership Programme (DLP) are open to all health and social care settings in Scotland including health, social care, social work, housing, charities and the third sector.

The programme is designed for anyone who would like to develop their leadership skills and is interested in digital health and care. It includes a series of interactive learning sessions and peer support groups to allow participants to progress a digital project within their organisation.

Participants will benefit from the learning, networking opportunities and leadership development elements of the programme which is run by NHS Education for Scotland's (NES). 

How to apply

To apply, applicants need to have a digital project to progress in their organisation, line manager and organisational support and be able to commit to the programme session dates.

9 x 2hr virtual sessions 21 Jan 2025 5 Feb 2025 5 Mar 2025 19 March 2025 30 Apr 2025
21 May 2025 4 Jun 2025 2 Jul 2025 26 Aug 2025  
4 x 1.5hr virtual peer support group 26 Feb 2025 2 Apr 2025 17 Jun 2025 9 Sep 2025  
Optional tech check 8 Jan 2025        
Optional project planning drop in 20 Feb 2025        
Submit project charter 12 May 2025        
Consolidation event 1 Oct 2025        
Project submission deadline 13 Oct 2025        

Further information about the programme, including how to apply, can be found on the DLP website.

Applications must be submitted by midnight on Monday 28 October 2024.

If you’d like further information, or have any questions, please contact nes.dlp@nhs.scot

Contact information

Alison Forbes
Communications Assistant
Scottish Social Services Council
media@sssc.uk.com