NHS Scotland Offers 250 Paid Placements to Tackle Child Poverty

250 NHS placements to be made available to parents in Scotland

250 NHS placements to be made available to parents in Scotland Polly Jones 5 October, 2026 250 NHS placements to be made available to parents in Scotland 5 October, 2026 The Scottish Government has announced that more than 250 paid NHS placements will be made available to parents across Scotland as part of plans to eradicate child poverty.The placements will be in roles including porters, caterers, healthcare support workers, administration assi…

Minister announces 250 NHS placements to help tackle poverty

Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville said the NHS will offer a ‘real route out of poverty’.

NHS Scotland offers 250 paid placements to tackle child poverty

MORE than 250 paid NHS placements are being made available to parents across Scotland as part of a national effort to eradicate child poverty. The £4m Scottish Government initiative will see positions open across 18 health boards to help families access stable employment. Placements will last between six and 18 months, covering roles such as […]

Struggling parents to be offered health board roles in a bid to eradicate child poverty

“Eradicating child poverty is the Scottish government’s top priority and we know that fair work in the NHS will offer a real route out of poverty.”