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POLICY: A digital strategy for Scotland 2017 and beyond: a view from the professions
A joint submission from professional leaders in primary care to the Scottish Government’s National Digital Strategy consultation.
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Nursing Workforce in Scotland report
In the report, which contains a new analysis of nursing workforce statistics and challenges facing workforce planning, RCN Scotland highlights the key trends, implications of the trends and makes recommendations for action to tackle the workforce crisis.
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Agenda for Change Review FAQs
Frequently asked questions
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RCN Scotland Last Shift Survey - Briefing
Every two years, the RCN conducts a major UK-wide survey of members. The Last Shift Survey asks respondents what the staffing levels were like the last time they were at work, how those staffing levels impacted on them, the care they were able to provide, and the impact of this on patients, service users and clients they care for. The latest survey ran for 5 weeks during March and April 2026 and was open to all RCN members providing direct patient care across health and care settings. Over 1,400 members in Scotland responded.
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Grouped application contact form
Form for RCN members acting as lead contacts for grouped review applications
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Nursing Workforce in Scotland report
In the report, which contains a new analysis of nursing workforce statistics and challenges facing workforce planning, RCN Scotland highlights how the record-high vacancy rate for nursing staff is a serious threat to maintaining high quality patient care and sets out it's 10 recommendations.
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Latest NHS Scotland workforce data shows continued reliance on bank and agency nursing staff, warns Royal College of Nursing
The latest NHS Scotland workforce statistics, published 2 June, show that gaps in the nursing and midwifery workforce across NHS Scotland are leading to continued reliance on supplementary staffing, with the cost of bank staffing increasing by £37.6m compared to last year.
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POLICY: Abortion law reform in Scotland
On 14 November 2025, the Expert Group on Abortion Law Reform in Scotland published its report, containing 36 recommendations. RCN Scotland have responded to the Scottish Government's stakeholder questionnaire on the recommendations.
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Why we do not support the National Care Service Bill
Despite agreeing with the aims behind the Bill, Colin Poolman outlines why we cannot support it.
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RCN Scotland responds to the Auditor General’s report on delayed discharges
RCN Scotland has responded to an Audit Scotland report on delayed discharges.
