Lothian and Borders Branch
We champion local issues for RCN members working in Lothian and Borders. Get involved today to help our work.
Your branch team
- Chair: Kenneth Scott
- Treasurer: Tobias Kunkel
- Secretary: Nicole Dron
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Get in touch
- Call: 0345 772 6100
- Email: Scotland.Office@rcn.org.uk
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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.
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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.
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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.
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19 Sep 2023
RCN responds to consultation on safe staffing Act guidance
Health boards need to provide training to ensure nursing staff understand legislation requirements before implementation next April.
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6 Sep 2023
RCN members meet politicians to share experiences of nursing student financial hardship
Nursing students and newly qualified nurses met with MSPs and senior nurse leaders in Edinburgh to discuss the action that’s needed to ensure all nursing students can complete their studies without falling into financial hardship.
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5 Sep 2023
RCN Scotland issues winter warning
RCN Scotland is warning that the extreme pressures faced by Scotland’s health and social care services are set to continue this winter.
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13 Jul 2023
RCN Scotland responds to new UCAS data showing a drop in applications to nursing programmes
New UCAS data published today [13 July] shows a 19% drop in applicants to nursing programmes in Scotland in the last year.
