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21 Jan 2026

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Digital Health and Care Leadership Programme open for applications

Applications for cohort 29 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 19 May 2026 2 June 2026 25 Aug 2026 8 Sept 2026 6 Oct 2026
4 Nov 2026 17 Nov 2026 19 Jan 2027 2 Feb 2027  
4 x 1.5hr virtual peer support group 16 June 2026 22 Sept 2026 1 Dec 2026 16 Feb 2027  
Optional tech check 5 May 2026        
Optional project planning drop in 23 June 2026        
Submit project charter 19 Oct 2026        
Consolidation event 3 March 2027        
Project submission deadline 15 March 2027        

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

Applications must be submitted by midnight on Monday 2 March 2026.

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