Healthcare Science Annual Event 2026
Healthcare Scientists from across Scotland and beyond gathered online on Tuesday 1st September for the Healthcare Science Annual Event 2026. Delivered jointly by Public Services Delivery Scotland and the Scottish Government, the event explored how leadership, innovation and collaboration can shape the profession’s future and improve patient outcomes.
Four lively sessions connected national strategy with education, workforce development and service innovation. Speakers shared perspectives from across the UK, while the final session brought change to life through point-of-care testing insights and presentations from the three poster competition finalists.
Recordings from all four sessions can be found on the Past Events page within our Healthcare Science area on Turas Learn.
The poster competition showcased Healthcare Scientists turning ideas into impact across the Service Renewal Framework themes. The three finalists presented during the event, with further projects set to feature in future Spotlight on Healthcare Science sessions. You can view all of the poster entries by scrolling down and opening up the Posters tab at the bottom of the event website.
What participants told us...
Feedback described the event as informative, well-paced and relevant. Participants valued its mix of strategic thinking and practical examples, and the online format made it accessible to colleagues across Scotland, including remote and rural areas.
Thank you to everyone who contributed. Your feedback will shape future events, with more networking, a stronger trainee voice and earlier promotion of poster opportunities. Together, we can keep sharing ideas, celebrating success and leading change across NHS Scotland.