The aims of the Programme are to: (a) reflect and support our existing international development commitments to our partner countries, and to support capacity strengthening in the area of health; and (b) make it easier for all NHS Scotland staff to participate in global citizenship both here in Scotland and globally by ensuring better guidance, co-ordination and support. The synergy between remote and rural work in NHS Scotland and global health volunteering has been recognised and we are working to maximize opportunities that will benefit NHS Scotland by attracting staff to take up permanent posts in Scotland’s more remote areas, where recruitment, despite innovative approaches has been challenging.