NHS Scotland Global Citizenship Framework: setting the direction for global citizenship in NHS Scotland
Sets out what global citizenship in NHS Scotland looks like, taking into account recent advances in good practice in global health and international development to maximise the mutual benefit of global health participation for patients, health workers and the health service in Scotland and overseas.
Annex A - Policy Context
The NHS Scotland Global Citizenship Framework is aligned with higher level Scottish Government and NHS policies, including:
Scotland’s International Development Strategy (2016)
This strategy sets out the Scottish Government’s intentions in respect of its international development activity. Following a review of our approach to international development in light of COVID-19, the Vision set out in the 2016 International Development Strategy remained unchanged.
Scotland’s Global Affairs Framework (2022)
The Global Affairs Framework[28] sets out the values and principles underpinning the Scottish Government’s international work and the basis on which the Scottish Government will prioritise its international activity.
Scotland’s International Strategy (2024)
‘Scotland’s International Strategy – Delivering for Scotland’[29] sets out the Scottish Government’s approach to international engagement and delivery. It establishes how its international role, vision, and values inform wider work, such as the long-standing International Development programmes with African partner countries.
International recruitment of health and social care personnel: code of practice – revised (2023)
Scottish code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel[30].
NHS Scotland climate emergency and sustainability strategy: 2022-2026
The strategy sets out plans for NHS Scotland to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions and impact on the environment, adapt to climate change and to better contribute to the United Nation sustainable development goals. It has been developed by the Scottish Government and NHS Scotland Assure.
National Performance Framework
The Scottish Government’s National Performance Framework ensures that Government and Public Service create a more successful country with opportunities for all of Scotland to flourish, through increasing sustainable economic growth.
Contact
Email: ScottishGHCU@gov.scot
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