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New RCN Scotland report highlights urgent need for nursing retention strategy
Scotland’s nursing workforce urgently needs a retention strategy to keep more nurses in their jobs at all stages of their career.
Updated: 1 October 2023 -
Urgent Scottish government action needed to halt the exodus of registered nurses from the profession
A new RCN report published today [13 February] highlights the crisis of skilled and experienced nurses leaving the profession.
Updated: 16 July 2023 -
RCN Scotland responds to Cabinet Secretary’s statement on winter planning
Yesterday the Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health and Social Care made a statement to parliament on the Scottish Government’s health and social care: winter preparedness plan, developed jointly with COSLA.
Updated: 24 March 2024 -
Scotland's Sheena Martin wins RCN Learning Rep of the Year at Congress 2023
An RCN member with a passion for learning has had her outstanding contribution as an RCN rep recognised in this year’s RCN awards.
Updated: 13 October 2023 -
Members working in social care and community health settings urged to participate in National Care Service forums
As part of the development of the National Care Service, the Scottish Government is hosting a series of regional forums over the summer to hear from people who have experience of delivering and accessing social care support.
Updated: 5 December 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.
Updated: 3 February 2024 -
Nursing Taskforce must be prioritised
Thousands of nursing posts remain vacant across Scotland’s NHS according to the latest statistics published today (Tuesday 7 March).
Updated: 6 August 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.
Updated: 17 March 2024 -
RCN calls for Scottish government to give go-ahead for Agenda for Change review recommendations
The Agenda for Change review process has today reported on its recommendations for reform for the NHS-wide pay scheme.
Updated: 21 April 2024 -
RCN Scotland Nurse of the Year Awards – nominations now open
Entries are open for Scotland’s most prestigious nursing awards, with the title of RCN Scotland Nurse of the Year 2024 up for grabs.
Updated: 30 March 2024