Malcolm Chisholm
Minister for Health and Community Care |
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Nurses and midwives are at the very centre of NHSScotland
and I want to ensure that nurses are at the centre of the
developments that are being taken forward in Scotland as a
result of the Facing the Future initiative. A FTF Implementation
Group has been set up to take practical actions on these developments
and all the members of the group are actively involved in
implementing initiatives that will make a real difference.
It is essential that nursing staff at all levels, at all
stages of their careers, and in all settings are aware of
the progress being made and this site will enable staff to
keep up to date with developments. Just as importantly, I
want all nurses to have the opportunity to contribute to the
development of nursing in Scotland. Through this site nurses
will be able to take part in discussions to help continue
the progress already being made and inform policy development.
I do hope you will find the Facing the Future site informative
and useful and that you will take the opportunity to take
part in the discussion forum. Your views are important if
we are to develop a workforce for the 21st century and I hope
you take the opportunity afforded by the various options on
the site to express your views and ideas. Working together
we can help develop and shape of nursing in NHSScotland for
the future.
Malcolm Chisholm
Minister for Health and Community Care
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