Given the diversity of the geography of Scotland, remote and rural areas are part of the make-up of some territorial health boards within the four postgraduate deaneries.  NHS Education for Scotland (NES) has been involved in the implementation of remote and rural healthcare through the design and delivery of the Remote and Rural Healthcare Educational Alliance (RRHEAL).

The North of Scotland deanery, on behalf of the Medical Directorate of NES, leads on remote and rural training and works closely with the other three Scottish deaneries to ensure a consistent approach to training wherever in Scotland a trainee is located.

If you would like to take a virtual tour of some of Scotland's remote, island and rural practices and hear first hand of the many benefits to be had living and working in these communities, view a DVD on the Remote and Rural Healthcare Educational Alliance (RRHEAL) on the NES website at  http://www.nes.scot.nhs.uk/education-and-training/by-theme-initiative/remote-and-rural/about-us.aspx

RRHEAL supports the development of the NHS workforce providing healthcare services for people living in remote and rural communities throughout Scotland. 

Read the case studies from trainees working in remote and rural areas of Scotland to find out about their experiences.

 Remote and Rural (pdf)

 Splendid  Isolation (pdf)  An interview with Dr. David Hogg about his
new job on the Isle of Arran.  Interview courtesy of GPST magazine, published by MDDUS, www.mddus.com