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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16 May 2023
Workforce failings leaving students covering rotas and puts nurse education at risk
Nurses at the RCN Congress today (16 May) heard how the crisis in the nursing workforce is seeing student nurses used to cover gaps in rotas and putting their education at risk.
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15 May 2023
Scotland's Sheena Martin wins RCN Learning Rep of the Year at Congress 2023
An RCN member with a passion for learning has had her outstanding contribution as an RCN rep recognised in this year’s RCN awards.
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15 May 2023
Scotland Board Chair Julie Lamberth receives RCN Award of Merit at Congress 2023
Julie Lamberth, a senior charge nurse in maternity theatres in Ayrshire and current RCN Scotland Board Chair, has received the RCN Award of Merit for her outstanding contribution to the work of the RCN.
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15 May 2023
Scottish Student Ambassador Avril Wilson is commended at Congress 2023
A nursing student at the Open University based in Dumfries & Galloway has been commended for her exceptional work as an RCN Student Ambassador.
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12 May 2023
RCN Scotland Nurse of the Year finalists announced
Today (12 May), as we celebrate Nurses’ Day and the difference nursing makes, RCN Scotland is delighted to announce the finalists in the 12 categories of our first RCN Scotland Nurse of the Year Awards.
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4 May 2023
RCN members meet politicians to share their experiences of nursing in Scotland today
RCN members met politicians key politicians and senior nurse leaders in Edinburgh to discuss the action needed now to value nursing in Scotland.
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3 May 2023
New RCN Scotland report highlights urgent need for nursing retention strategy
Scotland’s nursing workforce urgently needs a retention strategy to keep more nurses in their jobs at all stages of their career.
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19 Apr 2023
RCN calls for tackling the health and care workforce crisis to be a top priority for the new First Minister
Following the First Minister’s statement to the Scottish Parliament, in which he set out his government's priorities for the next three years, RCN Scotland has called on the First Minister to prioritise building a sustainable nursing workforce to meet Scotland’s needs.
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6 Apr 2023
Ministerial Taskforce must deliver for the nursing profession and the people of Scotland
The Ministerial Nursing and Midwifery Task Force meets for the first time today (6 April) and we are calling for it to be informed by the views and experiences of RCN members and other existing and future nursing staff.
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3 Apr 2023
RCN expresses serious concerns about National Care Service Bill in letter to new minister
Urgent meeting with Maree Todd MSP requested to raise concerns about lack of detail in NCS Bill.
