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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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Confused guidance leaves nursing staff in independent sector exposed to Covid-19
Nursing staff with underlying health conditions could have no choice but return to work because of sub-par sick pay.
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RCN Scotland responds to registration figures from the Nursing and Midwifery Council
Increases in the nursing workforce and applications to study nursing at university should not hide the urgent need to ensure that nursing is attractive, well-paid, and meaningfully supported, says RCN Scotland.
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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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RCN Scotland comments on increase in the number of nursing students accepted onto courses in Scotland
Increase in applicants to nursing courses in Scotland is 'heartening', says RCN Scotland.
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Care home staff deserve full sick pay, says RCN Scotland
Nursing staff, no matter where they work, should receive full pay if they become sick, need to self-isolate or shield throughout the pandemic.
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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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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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RCN Scotland responds to latest care homes COVID-19 figures
Clear strategy needed to protect care home residents from COVID-19 spread, says RCN.
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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.