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Scotland Board Chair Julie Lamberth receives RCN Award of Merit at Congress 2023
Julie Lamberth, a senior charge nurse in maternity theatres in Ayrshire and current RCN Scotland Board Chair, has received the RCN Award of Merit for her outstanding contribution to the work of the RCN.
Updated: 13 October 2023 -
Share your experiences of working through the pandemic with the Scottish COVID-19 inquiry
RCN members in Scotland are encouraged to contribute to the inquiry’s listening exercise, which is open now.
Updated: 30 October 2023 -
Expert body needed to ensure the forthcoming Employment Injuries Assistance benefit reflects modern workplace hazards
The Royal College of Nursing has backed proposals for a new expert body to advise the Scottish Government on modernising the industrial injuries benefit system to meet the needs of Scotland’s workers.
Updated: 22 April 2024 -
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.
Updated: 11 December 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.
Updated: 23 March 2024 -
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.
Updated: 4 February 2024 -
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.
Updated: 20 February 2024 -
RCN Scotland responds to Auditor General’s report on the Scottish government’s workforce challenges
The RCN supports Auditor General's call for 'better strategic workforce planning', as Colin Poolman, RCN Scotland Director, says: "Long-term, sustainable reform is needed for our health and care services."
Updated: 25 March 2024 -
Workforce failings leaving students covering rotas and puts nurse education at risk
Nurses at the RCN Congress today (16 May) heard how the crisis in the nursing workforce is seeing student nurses used to cover gaps in rotas and putting their education at risk.
Updated: 15 October 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.
Updated: 17 February 2024
