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RCN comment on Scottish budget 2020-21
Extra funding for health and social care services is welcome but a continued long-term focus is needed to tackle current staffing shortages and meet ever-increasing demand, says RCN Scotland.
Updated: 17 May 2021 -
RCN Scotland comment on COVID-19 testing
Regular testing of health and care workers and the people they are caring for, even if they have no symptoms, is needed, says RCN Scotland.
Updated: 11 January 2022 -
Nurse leader calls on First Minister to intervene on protective equipment supply
RCN members and others in the health and care workforce are seriously concerned about their safety due to the lack of protective equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic. The RCN is calling on the First Minister to make sure all staff get the equipment they need and widespread testing for staff is mad...
Updated: 17 May 2021 -
Scottish government announces expert group on COVID-19 impact on ethnic minorities
Impact on minority ethnic communities in Scotland of COVID-19 virus to be investigated.
Updated: 9 June 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
Updated: 28 June 2021 -
RCN calls for lessons to be learned for Scotland’s care home sector
Problems brought into sharp focus during COVID-19 pandemic must not be ignored as route to recovery is plotted, says RCN Scotland.
Updated: 17 May 2021 -
RCN Scotland responds to National Records of Scotland care homes COVID-19 figures
Nursing staff in communities are pivotal in the response to the COVID -19 and mustn’t be overlooked, says RCN Scotland.
Updated: 17 May 2021 -
'All staff, no matter where they work, must feel safe'
Community health and care leaders call on the Cabinet Secretary to take urgent action to protect those caring for the most sick and vulnerable during pandemic.
Updated: 30 March 2020 -
Supporting mental health services will be fundamental to recovery from COVID-19
The Royal College of Nursing Scotland is calling for resources and support for mental health and learning disability services to be at the heart of recovery plans.
Updated: 17 May 2021 -
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.
Updated: 17 May 2021