Programme

All sessions were recorded at the Event. These can be viewed by selecting the sessions below.  All presentations are also available, and can be found on each corresponding session page.

We encourage all staff to explore these resources, reflect on the learning, and share insights with colleagues. Whether you're looking for inspiration, practical tools, or examples of innovation in action, the NHS Scotland Event 2025 resources are here to support your work and help drive improvement across the system.

NHS Renewal; Protecting and Strengthening Scotland’s Health and Care Services

Time Session
08:30 - 09:30 - Registration, Refreshments, Posters & Exhibition
Plenary Session
09:30 - 10:30 Welcome and Opening Address: Renewing with Purpose
10:30 - 11:15 - Refreshments, Networking, Posters & Exhibition
Mini Plenary
11:15 - 12:30 Improving Wellbeing and Working Cultures across NHS Scotland
Parallel Session
11:15 - 12:30 Launch of the Chief Medical Officer for Scotland's Annual Report 2024 - 2025
Parallel Session
11:15 - 12:30 Interface Reform in Reality: The Bold, Human Approach Transforming Care
Parallel Session
11:15 - 12:30 Bridging Gaps in Women’s Health: Innovation, Access, and Care Equity
Parallel Session
11:15 - 12:30 Integrated Clinical Hub - The Scottish Ambulance Service Evolution
Poster Presentations Session
11:15 - 12:30 Poster Presentation Session 1
Spotlight Session
11:15-12:30 Spotlight Session 1
Presentation 1: Scan for Safety: Innovative Point of Care Scanning Transforming Healthcare
Presentation 2: Changing People’s Behaviour to Reduce GP Demand
Presentation 3: Strengthening Our Services: The National Elective Coordination Unit's Approach for Dermatology
12:30 - 13:30 - Lunch, Networking, Posters & Exhibition
Mini Plenary Session
13:30 – 14:45 Transformation and Renewal: Delivering a Digital First Approach
Parallel Session
13:30 – 14:45 Reform, Transform, Perform – A New Way Forward for Fife
Parallel Session
13:30 – 14:45 Discharge (Home) to Assess: Shifting the Balance of Care
Parallel Session
13:30 – 14:45 Improving Person-Led Care for Older People Living with Frailty
Parallel Session
13:30 – 14:45 Community Pharmacy Sunday Opening - Delivering Pharmacy First Plus Scotland
Poster Presentations Session
13:30 – 14:45 Poster Presentation Session 2
Spotlight Session 2
13:30 - 14:45 Spotlight Session 2
Presentation 1: Not Just Another Pilot: Combining Primary Care Policy, Improvement and Delivery
Presentation 2: An Enhanced Model of Community Respiratory Physiotherapy Care
Presentation 3: Social Prescribing Secret Weapon: Therapeutic Gardening and Health in Scotland
14:45 - 15:30 - Refreshments, Networking, Posters & Exhibition
Plenary Session
15:30 - 16:30 Prevention Matters: A Collaboration for Health Equity in Scotland
16:30 - Event close