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RCN Scotland Nurse of the Year Awards 2024

31 Oct 2023

RCN Scotland Nurse of the Year Awards – nominations now open

Entries are open for Scotland’s most prestigious nursing awards, with the title of RCN Scotland Nurse of the Year 2024 up for grabs.

26 Oct 2023

RCN Scotland responds to Auditor General’s report on the Scottish government’s workforce challenges

The RCN supports Auditor General's call for 'better strategic workforce planning', as Colin Poolman, RCN Scotland Director, says: "Long-term, sustainable reform is needed for our health and care services."

25 Oct 2023

RCN Scotland responds to Cabinet Secretary’s statement on winter planning

Yesterday the Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health and Social Care made a statement to parliament on the Scottish Government’s health and social care: winter preparedness plan, developed jointly with COSLA.

24 Oct 2023

Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry: RCN Scotland evidence on the impact on nursing

RCN members were affected by almost every aspect of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Scottish government’s decisions during the pandemic, the RCN told the first impact hearing of Scottish COVID-19 inquiry today.

18 Oct 2023

Cabinet Secretary pressed on the need for a sustainable nursing workforce

RCN Scotland joined the Royal Pharmaceutical Society and the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy in a constructive discussion with the Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health and Social Care, Michael Matheson MSP at this week’s SNP Party Conference in Aberdeen.

4 Oct 2023

Pay increase for Scotland's general practice nursing staff

Nursing staff employed in general practice are to get a 6.5% pay increase. The increase is to be implemented from 1 October and backdated to 1 April 2023.

27 Sep 2023

RCN members meet Minister to discuss national care service proposals

Nurses working in the community attended a roundtable meeting with Maree Todd MSP, Minister for Social Care, Mental Wellbeing and Sport, to discuss the critical role nursing plays in care homes and community health services.