Mission

The Scottish Committee for Orthopaedics and Trauma (SCOT) provides national leadership in advancing orthopaedic and trauma care across Scotland. We promote clinical excellence through education, training, and collaborative research, while supporting high standards of performance and professional development. Our role is to advocate for equitable access to high-quality services, foster a unified professional community, and ensure that the interests of orthopaedic patients are represented and served across all regions of Scotland.

Vision

Over the next five years and beyond, SCOT will be recognised as the national voice for orthopaedics and trauma in Scotland. We will strengthen education, training, and research, support equitable service pathways across all subspecialties, and work with partners to bring waiting times under control. Every department in Scotland will feel connected to SCOT as a source of leadership, advocacy, and support. Our vision is to help build a unified, forward-looking community that delivers world-class, patient-centred care for all.

Approved at SCOT Committee – September 2025