Lothian and Borders Branch
We champion local issues for RCN members working in Lothian and Borders. Get involved today to help our work.
Your branch team
- Chair: Kenneth Scott
- Treasurer: Tobias Kunkel
- Secretary: Nicole Dron
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Get in touch
- Call: 0345 772 6100
- Email: Scotland.Office@rcn.org.uk
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15 Apr 2020
RCN Scotland responds to National Records of Scotland care homes COVID-19 figures
Nursing staff in communities are pivotal in the response to the COVID -19 and mustn’t be overlooked, says RCN Scotland.
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1 Apr 2020
Royal College of Nursing says community-based nursing staff are being failed by lack of PPE
The Royal College of Nursing is demanding that nursing professionals across the UK’s health and care sector are supported with personal protective equipment (PPE) as they continue to deliver essential care.
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30 Mar 2020
'All staff, no matter where they work, must feel safe'
Community health and care leaders call on the Cabinet Secretary to take urgent action to protect those caring for the most sick and vulnerable during pandemic.
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23 Mar 2020
Nurse leader calls on First Minister to intervene on protective equipment supply
RCN members and others in the health and care workforce are seriously concerned about their safety due to the lack of protective equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic. The RCN is calling on the First Minister to make sure all staff get the equipment they need and widespread testing for staff is made available.
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3 Mar 2020
NHS Scotland nursing vacancies continue to cause concern
The number of nursing and midwifery posts vacant across Scotland’s NHS remains a major concern, according to the Royal College of Nursing.
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27 Feb 2020
Recruiting more nursing staff should be a priority for Scottish Government spending
New polling suggests widespread concern that there are too few nursing staff to provide safe and effective care for the people of Scotland.
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7 Feb 2020
RCN comment on Scottish budget 2020-21
Extra funding for health and social care services is welcome but a continued long-term focus is needed to tackle current staffing shortages and meet ever-increasing demand, says RCN Scotland.
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4 Feb 2020
Latest statistics show continued effect of high vacancy rates, says nurse leader
Staffing levels are undoubtedly 'having an impact' on quality of care, says RCN Scotland Director Theresa Fyffe.
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17 Dec 2019
RCN Scotland comment on the Integrated Health and Social Care workforce Plan for Scotland
“Scottish Government must provide health boards and integration authorities with sufficient funds,” says RCN Scotland.
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28 Nov 2019
Results of new survey reveal extreme pressure nursing staff are feeling
Nursing staff don't have enough time to provide the care they would like and feel they are under too much pressure at work, according to the results of a new survey by the RCN.
