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23 Sep 2025

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Digital Health and Care Leadership Programme open for applications

Applications for cohort 28 of 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 14 Jan 2026 21 Jan 2026 25 Feb 2026 11 Mar 2026 29 Apr 2026
13 May 2026 27 May 2026 24 Jun 2026 19 Aug 2026  
4 x 1.5hr virtual peer support group 4 Feb 2026 25 Mar 2026 10 Jun 2026 2 Sept 2026  
Optional tech check 8 Jan 2026        
Optional project planning drop in 18 Feb 2026        
Submit project charter 27 Apr 2026        
Consolidation event 16 Oct 2026        
Project submission deadline 5 Nov 2026        

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

Applications must be submitted by midnight on Monday 3 November 2025.

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

Contact information

Erin Ward
Communications Assistant
Scottish Social Services Council
media@sssc.uk.com