Scottish Government

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Contents

Foreword by Minister for Health and Community Care

SECTION 1
Chapter 1 Introduction and Background
Chapter 2 Demand and Supply Factors
Chapter 3 Workforce Planning by Staff Group
Introduction
The Medical Workforce: Consultants, Staff and Associate Specialists, Doctors in Training General Practitioners
The Dental Workforce
Nurses and Midwives
Healthcare Scientists
Allied Health Professionals
Clinical Psychologists
Pharmacists
Conclusions

SECTION 2
Chapter 4 The Way Forward
Chapter 5 A Framework for Workforce Planning
Chapter 6 Making it Happen - Key Actions

ANNEXES
Annex A Glossary of Terms
Annex B Bibliography

The Background and Methodology Annex which accompanies this report can be found at www.workinginhealth.com

A short report which provides an overview and outlines the future direction of travel can also be found at www.workinginhealth.com

All three documents are available on the Scottish Executive website at www.scotland.gov.uk/publications