September 18th 2025

By Ailsa Colquhoun

Scottish rural GPs invited to develop leadership training

Rural and remote health and care leaders (Band 8 or equivalent) are invited to take part in the development stage of a new rural/remote senior leadership development project in Scotland.

Short online sessions to inform the project take place between 18-25 September. Currently, the project is expected to include workshops & masterclasses, coaching and mentoring to launch in November.

The project is a collaboration between the National Centre for Remote and Rural Health and Care (NCRRHC) and NHS Education for Scotland (NES).

To find out more about this programme, email: nes.leadingtochangeconfidential@nhs.scot

Scotland

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