About Practice Education
We are registered professionals with backgrounds in fields of nursing and midwifery and our team is comprised of Practice Education Facilitators (PEFs) and Care Home Education Facilitators (CHEFs), who bring a wealth of experience and dedication to supporting the workforce. Our service is primarily focused on making positive impacts on the experiences and outcomes of patients and those who access our health and care services. As described in our NHSGGC Practice Education Vision and Mission statements, these impacts are achieved through providing education and learning support for nurses, midwives, and their support workers across the Career Framework for Health, enabling them to deliver evidence-informed care that is safe, person-centred and effective.
Portals and Resources
Meet the Practice Education Team
Practice Education Team Contact Details
Acute Services, Health & Social Care Partnerships / Care Homes / Mental Health Services / Learning Disability Services
West House
Gartnavel Royal Hospital
1055 Great Western Road
Glasgow G12 0XH
- Call: 0141 201 4439
- Email: ggc.practiceeducation@nhs.scot
NES Practice Educators
Nursing and Midwifery Practice Educators
Practice Educators are nurses and midwives who are employed by NHS Education for Scotland (NES) and hosted nationally within territorial boards. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC), currently has two whole time equivalent Practice Educators who are part of the wider corporate practice education team.
The Practice Educators aim is to assist the nursing and midwifery workforce with professional learning and development by supporting collaboration, innovation, and inclusive learning.
You can access information on the role, examples of how we can support individuals, teams and services and our key workstreams using this link – NHS Education for Scotland- Nursing and midwifery practice educators
Contact details
You can get in touch with your local Practice Educator directly: Local nursing and midwifery practice educator (PE) contact details
Who is my Practice Education Facilitator (PEF) or Care Home Education Facilitator (CHEF)?
November Hot Topics – Weekly Spotlight on our services
November 03, 2025
NHSGGC Practice Education – Vision and Mission Launch
Our newly crafted Vision and Mission statements, alongside our strategic priorities for Practice Education, not only define the purpose and direction of the Practice Education Team — they also showcase the valuable support and specialist knowledge we bring to the wider workforce.
November 10, 2025
NQP Support Pathway including Flying Start NHS
We’re excited to welcome our Newly Qualified Practitioners (NQPs) to the first Flying Start NHS study day on 10th November. You’ll find lots more dates available across various locations throughout NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. For full details and to explore upcoming sessions, please visit the NHSGGC Flying Start NHS Portal.
November 17, 2025
Practice Supervision and Practice Assessor Support and Resources
Our Practice Supervisor and Practice Assessor Portal is a valuable resource for guidance and support in supervising and assessing learners within our practice learning environments. It showcases a wide range of learning materials tailored to different styles and needs—including resources to support the new student ePAD. We invite you to explore the portal and discover the tools and materials available to support your role.
November 24, 2025
Restorative Clinical Supervision
Discover the benefits of Restorative Clinical Supervision and how our team—working in collaboration with NES Nursing and Midwifery Practice Educators—can support you in developing the skills to become a Clinical Supervisor. By taking part in our Clinical Supervisor Preparation Programme, you’ll gain the confidence and tools needed for this vital role. Visit our Restorative Clinical Supervision webpage to learn more and get started.