News
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29 Nov 2022
RCN to consult members in Scotland on revised pay offer
The RCN is to consult its members in Scotland on the latest revised NHS pay offer. The consultation will open on Monday 5 December and close at midday on Monday 19 December.
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24 Nov 2022
Scottish government makes another revised pay offer to NHS staff
RCN Scotland Board members will, in the coming days, be considering the details of a revised NHS pay offer from Scottish government.
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18 Nov 2022
Scottish government returns to pay negotiations with RCN to avoid nursing strikes
The RCN has paused formal announcement of strike action in Scotland as the Scottish government has agreed to return to the negotiating table on NHS nursing staff pay.
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15 Nov 2022
Now is the time to focus on improving Health & Social Care, not restructuring services for a National Care Service
The Royal College of Nursing Scotland has told Holyrood’s Health, Social Care and Sport Committee that now is not the right time to proceed with plans to create a National Care Service.
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6 Oct 2022
RCN ballot on strike action opens
RCN members across Scotland’s NHS are being asked to vote for strike action in a ballot opening today (6 October).
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21 Apr 2022
RCN Scotland welcomes change in rules on access to FFP3 masks
RCN Scotland has welcomed confirmation from the Scottish government that staff working in health and social care can now have access to FFP3 masks based on risk assessment and personal preferences.
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1 Sep 2020
RCN comments on funding for mental health and wellbeing support of health and care staff
The Royal College of Nursing welcomes the announcement of funding to support the mental health and wellbeing of health and social care staff in the Scottish Government’s programme for Government.
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31 Aug 2020
Deadline for RCN Scotland Board Positions is fast approaching
We are now welcoming nominations for places on RCN Scotland’s board for terms of office starting on 1 January 2021.
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28 Aug 2020
Royal College of Nursing launches' Fair Pay for Nursing' campaign
New campaign calls for 12.5% pay rise for NHS nursing staff in all four UK countries
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21 Aug 2020
RCN survey reveals effect of pandemic on nursing staff
Pressures faced by nursing staff amid the pandemic revealed, showing nursing 'in a light never seen before'.
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