HCSWs of NHS Grampian

13/10/2026

Congratulations Wendy 👏👏💐🎊

✨ 3️⃣5️⃣ ✨

🤩 35 YEARS OF SERVICE🤩

Wendy retired from her post in earlier in the year, however she still picks up bank shifts with us from time to time. During a recent shift with us she collected her service recognition 👏🏽👏🏽

What a fantastic achievement, thank you Wendy 🫶🏽

13/10/2026

Interested in finding out more about the HNC Nursing route? 🎓

Feel free to sign up for one of our information sessions listed below, where you can learn more about the programme and ask any questions you may have.

📧 For further information, contact [email protected] 😀

13/10/2026

Are you an experienced HCSW that wants to go further and take the first steps towards a new career as a Registered Nurse in NHS Grampian? 🤔

12/10/2026

Are you a HCSW involved in supporting patients receiving palliative care and their families?

Foundations of Palliative care is a one day course covering a variety of aspects around palliative and end of life care.

To book, please use the following link 👉https://learn.nes.nhs.scot/66693/palliative-care/foundations-of-palliative-end-of-life-care-for-carers-hcsw

08/10/2026

What is health literacy?

Health literacy relates to a range of communications including written, spoken and visual. And it is the responsibility of all health and social care staff in Scotland to support health literacy and ensure that the information they are providing is understood.

We can think of health literacy at two levels - individual and organisational.  The definitions below are taken from Joanne Naughton and Geoff Walton's book chapter ‘Health Literacy, Patient Information and Combatting Misinformation’ in Introduction to healthcare knowledge and library services ...

07/10/2026

October is Health Literacy month

Information about health is everywhere and sifting out what is useful and trustworthy can be difficult and confusing.

The ability to gain access to, understand and use information to make choices is important to help people manage their own health and care.

To mark Health Literacy Month, PSD Scotland Knowledge Services are hosting a three-day event and are sharing resources to support awareness and action.

Upcoming learning sessions

Bridging the gap: Why trusted health information matters, Clinical decision support in the age of AI and The Knowledge Network for trusted health information.

To follow on from Monday and Tuesday the following final 3 topics will bring together a range of perspectives on how we can support people to access, understand and use health information with confidence.

Why trusted health information matters – 7 Oct 11:30-12:00
Clinical decision support in the age of AI – 7 Oct 14:00-14:30
The Knowledge Network for trusted health information – 7 Oct 15:00-16:00

Please copy and paste the link below to book your space
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/xbTxaDa1K1

06/10/2026

October is Health Literacy month

Information about health is everywhere and sifting out what is useful and trustworthy can be difficult and confusing.

The ability to gain access to, understand and use information to make choices is important to help people manage their own health and care.

To mark Health Literacy Month, PSD Scotland Knowledge Services are hosting a three-day event and are sharing resources to support awareness and action.
Upcoming learning sessions

Bridging the gap: Health literacy, equity and trusted information
To follow on from yesterday the following 2 topics will bring together a range of perspectives on how we can support people to access, understand and use health information with confidence.

Health literacy and health inequalities – 6 Oct 11:00-11:30
Digital literacy in health and social care – 6 Oct 14:00-14:30
Digital inclusion across health and social care – 6 Oct 15:00-15:30

Please copy and paste the link below to book your space
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/xbTxaDa1K1

05/10/2026

Every Mealtime Matters 🍽️

The Practice Education & Development Food, Fluid & Nutrition Group is delighted to launch our Mealtime Coordinator Refresher Sessions this October!

These interactive sessions are designed to support staff in delivering safe, effective and person-centred nutritional care, with a focus on:

✅ The role of the Mealtime Coordinator
✅ Current best practice
✅ Recognising patients who need additional support
✅ Sharing ideas to enhance mealtime experiences

📅 Sessions begin 8th October
⏱️️ Approx. 75 minutes
📍 Book via Turas: https://learn.nes.nhs.scot/.../mealtime-co-ordinator...

Whether you're an experienced Mealtime Coordinator or would like to develop your understanding of the role, we'd love to see you there.

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05/10/2026

October is Health Literacy month

Information about health is everywhere and sifting out what is useful and trustworthy can be difficult and confusing.
The ability to gain access to, understand and use information to make choices is important to help people manage their own health and care.

To mark Health Literacy Month, PSD Scotland Knowledge Services are hosting a three-day event and are sharing resources to support awareness and action.

Upcoming learning sessions
Bridging the gap: Health literacy, equity and trusted information

The first 2 of our series of 8 sessions will bring together a range of perspectives on how we can support people to access, understand and use health information with confidence.

Introduction to health literacy – 5 Oct 11:00-12:00
Value based reflective practice (VBRP) and health literacy – 5 Oct 14:00-14:30

Please copy and paste the link below to book your space
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/xbTxaDa1K1

02/10/2026

Congratulations to Senior Community HCSW Debra on completing the NHSG Medication Administration Pathway!
Well done Debra...we are proud of you!
🤩👏👏🤩