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Advanced Practice Activities 2026

28th August 2026

14th-17th September 2026

15th -17th September 2026

11th November 2026

 

Publications

Do uniforms influence perceptions of advanced nurse practitioners? A national survey in Scotland

The national study on Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) uniforms has now been published in the International Journal for Advancing Practice. This landmark research,developed collaboratively with ANPs from nearly every health board in Scotland—explores how uniforms shape public and professional perceptions of advanced practice. Commissioned by SEND through the Advanced Practice Academies, the study represents the first coordinated national effort to understand how appearance influences credibility, role clarity, and patient expectations. Beyond its findings, the work highlights the strength of Scotland’s ANP community and demonstrates how collective inquiry can drive meaningful policy and workforce discussions.

Well done to all, direct link to the paper; Do uniforms influence perceptions of advanced nurse practitioners? A national survey in Scotland | International Journal for Advancing Practice

 

UHI and NHS celebrate groundbreaking rural practice degree

Baylor Stell, B. (2026) writes in The Herald newspaper, rural and island healthcare in Scotland demands unique skills shaped by distance, weather, limited resources and professional isolation. The MSc Rural Advanced Practice at UHI, launched in 2023 in partnership with NES Remote and Rural Advanced Practice, addresses these realities by formalising the advanced decision‑making and “clinical courage” that rural practitioners rely on daily. Graduates describe working autonomously without immediate support, often in challenging conditions, and making high‑stakes decisions far from specialist care. The programme recognises existing expertise while enhancing it through community‑focused innovation projects. Its first graduating cohort in 2025 marks a landmark in developing a specialist discipline that strengthens sustainable, person‑centred rural healthcare.

Well done to all, direct link to paper: UHI and NHS celebrate groundbreaking rural practice degree | The Herald

ACAP (2025) Conference Workshops

Thank you to all our presenters who enlightened and enhanced our knowledge during our ACAP (2025) conference.
We are grateful and appreciative of all their effort, and all attendees have been given access to these excellent resources.

Please email if not received: acapscotland@outlook.com

ACAP (2025) Virtual Programme Presentations

GCU celebrated 20 years of RAM!

Celebrating 20 Years of the RAM Module – Recognition for ACAP committee members. 

 

ACAP committee is proud to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Recognition and Management of the Acutely Unwell Adult (RAM) module at Glasgow Caledonian University – a programme that has been a cornerstone of advanced practice education for two decades.

 

At the event, Chair of ACAP Dr Oswald and committee member, Victoria Campbell, RAM module leaders, were recognised for their pivotal role as an educators within the RAM programme. Their contribution has been vital in developing advanced practice education and supporting the next generation of clinical leaders.

 

Joining the celebrations were past alumni, regional senior nurses from the west of Scotland Advanced Practice Academy, senior academics from Glasgow Caledonian University and Dr Mark Cooper, previous course leader. Medical colleagues have also been pivotal to the courses success.  Many senior medical professionals including Dr Donaldson and Course Medical Director – Dr Drew Smith – Consultant Anaesthetist, NHSGGC were recognised for their significant contribution.

 

👏 Congratulations to all, on this well-deserved recognition, and thank you to all of our ACAP members who continue to champion education, research, and high-quality patient care!

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