WhatsApp and Online Groups for IPs and IP Trainees
Published: 08/09/21
There are two groups available for IPs/IP Trainees, hosted by CPS. These are mainly for sharing information/asking questions/getting to know the other IPs and IP Trainees in practice in Scotland.
Online Group
There is a once-a-week email with current information detailed on it which goes directly to members. In the coming months, this will change to an online forum set up on the CPS Website with password and sign in details for IP Team and the CPS Team to use for ongoing communications.
There is also a monthly meeting for 45 mins on Teams in the evening for anyone who wants to attend.
There is no strict time commitment to the group – we appreciate how busy everyone is.
WhatsApp Group
General WA Group – for rapid comms between IPs/IP Trainees.
If anyone would like to join, or would like more information, please contact Amanda
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