New scenario-based eLearning modules on Duty of Candour now available

New scenario-based eLearning modules on Duty of Candour now available

NES has launched two new scenario-based e-learning modules focused on the Duty of Candour legislation now available on Turas.

Whether you're refreshing your knowledge or learning about Duty of Candour for the first time, these modules are designed to support your professional development and enhance person-centred practice around safety openness and learning.

Who Should Access These Modules?

If you work in any area of health, social care, dentistry, pharmacy, or social work, these modules offer an essential opportunity to stay current with the latest Scottish Government updates in this critical area.

What you’ll learn

Through realistic scenarios, the modules explore:

• what types of incidents trigger Duty of Candour
• how decisions should be made
• why offering an apology is not an admission of guilt
• the importance of open, honest communication to support learning and improve safety across systems

These modules aim to build confidence and competence in applying Duty of Candour principles in everyday practice—ensuring that care remains transparent, accountable, and focused on what matters most to the people we support.

Access the Duty of Candour modules now on Turas

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