The organisation Scottish Rural Action, which seeks to improve the lives of people in rural communities, has issued its latest newsletter – and there’s a heavy focus in it on […]
New website supports our health and care...
A new website designed to promote the wellbeing of health and social care professionals in Scotland has been welcomed as an “innovative and useful” resource. The National Wellbeing Hub, in […]
Remote GP consultations being escalated
The NHS in Scotland is ramping up its use of a ground-breaking system that allows clinicians to consult with patients remotely. Developed and tested in 2018 and 2019, the Near […]
SRMC suspends new project work
The Covid-19 situation has resulted in the Scottish Rural Medicine Collaborative (SRMC) putting all new project work on hold. However, where possible the collaborative is continuing with some of its […]
Further support given to training pathwa...
The Scottish Rural Medicine Collaborative (SRMC) has agreed to continue its support for an initiative that will pave the way for the introduction of specialist training for advanced practitioners working […]
Delegates briefed on Rural Advanced Prac...
Work is progressing on developing the route by which healthcare professionals can become advanced practitioners specialising in remote and rural areas. The Scottish Rural Medicine Collaborative (SRMC) has been working […]
Scotland’s first National Islands Plan
The Scottish Government has just issued its first National Islands Plan, setting out a range of measures to improve the quality for people living in the country’s island communities. And, […]
Congratulations to Colville Laird MBE
A “true champion” of rural medicine in Scotland has been recognised in the New Year’s Honours List. Professor Colville Laird (66), founder and latterly director of education and medical director […]
SRMC December Bulletin
Here is our final team bulletin of 2019. From all at SRMC HQ, we would like to thank you for supporting and showing interest in us. Wishing you all a […]
SRMC Quick overview
It’s been a busy and productive year for us. We will shortly be issuing another newsletter… However, if you’ve ever wondered who we are, what we get up to… and […]