Published: 16th July 2026
Calling all CPS/PSDS Funded Newly Qualified CPIP Employees!
Congratulations on passing your CPIP Course!!!
As part of your funded CPIP course, there is one half-day session at a Teach and Treat (T&T) Hub included. You will have received a direct communication from PSD Scotland (the new name for NES) with information on the Hubs, and pre-course activities.
There are T&T Hubs across most of the NHS Boards, from which you can choose. Please get in touch with the Hub Lead directly to agree a mutually convenient time, and email them your completed forms.
If you have any questions, please get in touch with Community Pharmacy Scotland (CPS) at enquiries@cps.scot
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
As part of your CPS/PSDS funded CPIP course, one half day session at a Teach and Treat (T&T) Hub is included. You should have already received communication directly from PSD Scotland (the new name for NES) with information on the Hubs and any pre-course activities to complete beforehand.
There are T&T Hubs across most NHS Boards, so you can choose whichever is most convenient for you. Get in touch with the Hub Lead directly to agree a mutually convenient time.
Once you have agreed a time with your chosen Hub Lead, you should email them your completed forms ahead of the session. If you have any questions along the way, get in touch with Community Pharmacy Scotland at enquiries@cps.scot.

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