[1] To enable it to fulfil its remit of promoting best practice in the education and lifelong learning of all NHS staff, NES has statutory functions.

[2] NES has a Scotland-wide role in undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing professional development and maintains a local perspective through centres in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dundee, Aberdeen and Inverness.

[3] It acknowledges the role of education in empowering society to support positive change and participation in health and care services.

NES is a member of UKSG, an international association that aims to connect the information community and encourage the exchange of ideas on scholarly communication.

[8] Since it was formed in 2002, NES has adapted to many changes, working with partner stakeholders to support healthcare professionals and other workers across a range of organisations.