THE SCOTTISH TRAUMA NETWORK

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Connecting Trauma Care

A bespoke Scottish solution, operating across traditional specialty and geographical boundaries

SAVING LIVES. GIVING LIFE BACK

Improving patient pathways throughout the trauma network

Developing The Workforce

Supporting learning needs, identifying career pathways and enhancing workforce planning

About the Network

Learn more about our mission, governance and the purpose of the network.

Data & Audit

Take a look at Scottish Trauma Audit Group reports and how the STN is performing across the country.

Network Regions and Scottish Ambulance Service

Key contacts and regional specific details as well as local news for trauma care in your area.

News from the network

Latest updates in trauma care from around Scotland

RACH Paediatric Trauma Pathway

11/08/2022 | Paediatrics

Paediatric trauma pathways in the NoSTN have been rolled out and developed since August 2019 across Grampian and Highland. Over this time, service improvement projects have been carried out to improve delivery of care to these patients. Of significance are the number of patients to benefit from the trauma pathway within RACH who do not […]

NMAHP Development Framework

04/07/2022 | Education

The Scottish Trauma Network (STN) are pleased to announce the publication of the Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professions (NMAHP) NMAHP Development Framework for Major Trauma. This is hosted within the Education and Training section of the STN website; https://www.scottishtraumanetwork.com/our-work/education-learning/ The NMAHP Development Framework for Major Trauma will be used by NMAHP practitioners caring for major trauma patients […]

2021-22 Annual Report

04/07/2022 | Prehospital

Introduction by National Clinical Lead Annual report time arrives once again, and in this new style of presentation my superlatives for the work of all who support the continued work, development and improvements of the Scottish Trauma Network will be brief. This is just as well, as the resources of my thesaurus begin to abate. […]

More News from the Network

Lorraine Kelly, OBE

“The NHS in Scotland provides a fantastic service to thousands of patients who are seriously injured each year and the addition of these new trauma centres shows the commitment to enhancing and improving that service.

The dedicated Major Trauma Centres will build upon the existing trauma services across Scotland and these together with the Scottish Ambulance Service and surrounding units will help to deliver a world-class standard of care for people throughout the country. This will help to ensure that patients receive the best possible care, right from before they reach hospital through to their rehabilitation, helping them to recover more quickly and support them in returning to full health.”