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Dumfries and Galloway
We champion local issues for RCN members working in Dumfries and Galloway. Get involved with the branch today and help our work.
Your branch team
- Chair: Marie Murray
- Treasurer: Aurelia Kungu
- Secretary: Susan Bryant
Contact us
- Call: 0345 772 6100
- Email: Scotland.Office@rcn.org.uk
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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.
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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.
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22 Sep 2023
Changes to the NHS Scheme in Scotland from 1 October 2023
Scottish government increases NHS pension scheme contribution rate despite RCN consultation response highlighting members' objections.
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21 Sep 2023
RCN Scotland responds to new UCAS data showing a drop in acceptances onto nursing programmes
New UCAS data published today [21 September] shows a 14% drop in acceptances onto nursing programmes in Scotland in the last year.