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8th Scottish SAS Conference, 21st March 2025 (online)
The SAS Development Programme's 8th Scottish SAS National Conference took place via MS Teams on Friday 21st March 2025, 13:45-17:00. This half-day online event featured a variety of expert speakers giving presentations on topics selected specifically for those in the SAS grades. It was free to attend, and certificates of attendance were issued to delegates with 3 NES-recommended CPD points.
The programme was as follows:
Please email SASDevelopment@nes.scot.nhs.uk for any queries about the conference.
Upcoming national courses & workshops
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Title |
Date |
Programme |
Register/ Express Interest |
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Leadership and Management (LaMP) workshop |
Wed 20th Aug 2025, 09:15-16:30 (online) - fully booked Tues 9th Sept 2025, 09:15-16:30 (online) - fully booked Fri 31st Oct 2025, 09:15-16:30 (in-person, Larbert) Tues 9th Dec 2025, 09:15-16:30 (in-person, Dundee) |
This entry-level course has been designed NES to help individuals develop personal and professional skills which will contribute to their effectiveness as a clinician. |
Click here to view non-trainee LaMP dates and see guidance on booking. Places cost £100 for online attendance or £175 for in-person attendance. Please see below for full instructions on how to apply for a place on this course. The SAS Development Programme can reimburse this fee to eligible delegates who apply to us – please contact SASDevelopment@nes.scot.nhs.uk to enquire. |
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SAS GMC Decision making, Consent & Good medical practice online workshop |
Fri 19th September 2025, 09:30-12:00 - fully booked |
Liaison Advisers from the GMC will guide participants in developing practical approaches to implement the guidance and improving the culture in their own workplaces, with a particular focus on patient decision making and consent |
Please email SASDevelopment@nes.scot.nhs.uk to be added to a waiting list. This event is tailored to the context of SAS-grade doctors working in Scotland (only) and is free to attend. |
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SAS GMC Professionalism online workshop |
Thurs 23rd October, 2025, 09:15-16:00 - fully booked |
This interactive workshop will examine the key principles from GMP in relation to leadership & management, raising and acting on concerns about patient safety and the impact that professional behaviour has on patient safety, staff morale and working environments. |
Please email SASDevelopment@nes.scot.nhs.uk to be added to a waiting list. Please note spaces are limited and this event is tailored to the context of SAS-grade doctors working in Scotland (only) and is free to attend. |
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SAS GMC Caring for Workforce Under Pressure online workshop |
Thurs 13th November 2025, 09:30-12:30 - fully booked |
This new workshop delivered by the GMC considers workforce well-being and how individuals have the potential to make a positive difference. Focussing on both individual and team well-being and how to improve the normal working day, whilst acknowledging the importance of systems issues. |
Please email SASDevelopment@nes.scot.nhs.uk to be added to a waiting list. Please note spaces are limited and this event is tailored to the context of SAS-grade doctors and dentists working in Scotland (only) and is free to attend.
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SAS GMC Caring for Workforce Under Pressure online workshop |
Thurs 22nd January 2026, 09:30-12:30 - |
delivered by the GMC this workshop considers workforce well-being and how individuals have the potential to make a positive difference. Focussing on both individual and team well-being and how to improve the normal working day, whilst acknowledging the importance of systems issues. |
Click here to book your place via MS Teams Please note spaces are limited and this event is tailored to the context of SAS-grade doctors and dentists working in Scotland (only) and is free to attend.
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Previous Webinars
Visit our Previous webinars and additional resources page to catch up on any session you may have missed.
Simulation training
If you would like further information on any course on the SAS training calendar, please contact SAS Development.
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Organisation |
Centre |
Courses |
Express Interest |
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Forth Valley Simulation Centre courses |
Forth Valley Royal Hospital |
Visit https://scschf.org/courses/ for course options |
Email us to let us know the course you're interested in and we will book on your behalf if approved |
The SAS Development Programme support a number of local events for education and networking, specifically for SAS within their regional health boards. Information will be provided through your regional Education Adviser. Currently scheduled local events are listed below.
Please note that as of February 2024, NES unfortunately cannot offer catered lunches at our in-person events. Refreshments may be offered where stated. Apologies for any inconvenience.
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Title |
Date / Location |
Programme |
Register/ Express Interest |
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NHS Lanarkshire and State Hospital SAS online Event |
Thurs 21st August 2025, 12:00 - 13:00 online via MS Teams |
Coming Soon |
Please note this event is for SAS-grade doctors and dentists in NHS Lanarkshire and State Hospital and is free to attend registration details coming soon. |
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NHS Borders SAS Educational Event (in-person) |
Wed 9th September 2025, 12:30-16:30, The Tryst, Borders General Hospital |
Coming soon |
Please note this event is for SAS-grade doctors and dentists in NHS Borders and is free to attend. |
| NHS Lanarkshire & State Hospital SAS Educational Event - Communication Challenges workshop (in-person) | Tues 21st October 2025, 13:30-17:00, Medical Education Centre, Kirklands | Click here to view the flyer |
Please note this event is for SAS-grade doctors and dentists in NHS Lanarkshire and State Hospital (Carstairs) only. There is likely to be significant overlap with the content of our national SAS Comms Challenges workshop (see above) and SAS from other Boards are welcome to register interest in it instead. |
This page was last updated on: 10.07.2025 at 10.24
