HCSWs of NHS Grampian

16/01/2026

Sun 18th Jan is World Religion day. It's aim is to promote inter-faith understanding and harmony. This fantastic resource can assist us in developing our understanding around a range of religions and cultures which, in turn can ensure we deliver true person centred care. It can be found on the intranet under Chaplaincy and covers all aspects of various religions and cultures from pregnancy and birth to care after death. A truly worthwhile read.

15/01/2026

Would you like to learn more around Palliative and End of Life care? Below is a list of 2026 course dates from the Palliative & End of Life Care Network aimed specifically at HCSWs and carers. Booking can be made through Turas, however, managers approval must be sought prior to booking.

14/01/2026

🚨Calling all HCSWS!!!!Support Worker Central >Events>networks and newsletters is where you need to head to register for the launch event for the Code of Practice for Support Workers on 29 January 2026.
This event will introduce the Code developed with staff across health services and founded on NHS Scotland Values. We will outline the next steps, including the roll-out of mandatory training to help staff understand and apply the Code in everyday practice.

Target audience:
- Support Workers across all roles and settings
- Managers, Team and Service Leads
- Practice education/development teams
- Those involved in supporting learning and development of Support Workers

08/01/2026

Interested in becoming a nurse?

The Open University are running an information session where you can find out more about their nursing degree and how to prepare.

Next online session is 22 January 2026, 2.00 - 3.00pm

Find out more information here 👇
https://university.open.ac.uk/scotland/partnerships/business-and-employers/nursing
The Open University

07/01/2026

We are pleased to announce that the official launch of the Code of Practice for Support Workers will take place on Thursday 29 January 2026, from 14:00 to 15:00 via MS Teams.

The launch will introduce the Code, developed with staff across health services and aligned with NHS Scotland Values. The session will outline the purpose of the Code, who it applies to, and the next steps for implementation, including mandatory training and supporting resources.

This session is aimed at Support Workers across all roles and settings, as well as Managers, Team and Service Leads, Practice Education/Development Teams, and anyone involved in the learning and development of Support Workers.

For more information and to register your interest, please see the attached flyer. Please share this information about the event widely with colleagues and within your Board. The closing date for registrations is 15 January 2026.

Follow the link in the comments to register

06/01/2026

Getting the Best from Your Appraisal, New Year new start.

It's important to invest in preparing for your Appraisal discussion. When the conversation is approached with care and intention, Appraisals can become an opportunity for meaningful dialogue, personal growth and team success.

In this 90-minute online session for Agenda for Change staff, participants will learn about the benefits of Personal Development Planning and reviews, explore how to prepare for their Appraisal discussion and write SMART objectives, and look at how to record their Appraisal discussions on the Turas Appraisal system.

Please follow the link to get a better understanding on how to get the best out of your appraisal.

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05/01/2026

We are delighted to offer new dates for 2026 for Values Based Reflective Practice (VBRP®) Essential Toolkit training in Aberdeen.

This is open to all health and social care staff with no pre-requirements. We plan to set a date for Elgin in Spring/Summer 2026 and additional dates can be set for other venues if sufficient demand.

Please follow the details in the flyer of this post.

31/12/2025

To all our HCSW's of NHSG that are on and off duty...'Lang May Yer Lum Reek'!

30/12/2025

Well done everyone! 👏🙌👏

29/12/2025

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26/12/2025

🎄We hope you are all having time to enjoy some of the Christmas festivities🎄

Fun fact about Boxing Day: In some European countries, Boxing Day is called Christmas Day II, or the Second Christmas Day. In South Africa, Boxing Day is known as the Day of Goodwill. 🤔🎁

25/12/2025

🎄Merry Christmas from us all 🎄

Whether you are working or have the day off, we thank you for everything you do.

Enjoy the video 🎅🏼🎄🎉