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Grampian & Orkney
We champion local issues for RCN members working in Grampian & Orkney. Get involved with the branch today and help our work. RCN Grampian and Orkney Branches were officially merged at an AGM in September 2019. The merger was designed to ensure the RCN could continue to best serve the needs of RCN members in both areas.
Your branch team
- Chair: Jane Gibson
- Treasurer: Dawn Marr
- Secretary: Jackie Leith
Get in touch
- Call: 0345 772 6100
- Email: Scotland.Office@rcn.org.uk
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4 Aug 2022
RCN Scotland pay ballot now closed
RCN representative members in Scotland will shortly be considering the next steps after the pay ballot closed at 5pm today (4 August). The full result of the ballot will be received shortly.
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14 Jul 2022
RCN Scotland responds to new UCAS data showing a drop in applications to nursing programmes
New UCAS data published today [14 July] shows a 12% drop in applications to nursing programmes in Scotland in the last year. The number of applicants to Scottish programmes is 7,930 as of 30 June 2022, compared to 9,010 in 2021.
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14 Jul 2022
RCN Scotland Nurse of the Year Awards 2022: more time to enter as deadline extended
You now have until 14 August 2022 to enter Scotland’s first Nurse of the Year Awards. The prestigious awards are designed to share innovative practice and celebrate nursing excellence.
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12 Jul 2022
RCN members in Scotland urged to take urgent action on NHS pay ballot
From today (12 July) RCN Scotland members working in the NHS can have their say on the Scottish government pay offer for 2022-23. Members working in NHS Scotland on Agenda for Change contracts are receiving emails and letters to enable them to vote.
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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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4 Aug 2020
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.