Lanarkshire and State Hospital
We champion local issues for RCN members working in Lanarkshire and State Hospital. Get involved with the branch today and help our work.
Your branch team
- Chair: Bernie McIntyre
- Treasurer: Derek Clark
- Secretary: Claire Stevenson
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Contact us
- Call: 0345 772 6100
- Email: Scotland.Office@rcn.org.uk
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23 Mar 2020
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 made available.
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3 Mar 2020
NHS Scotland nursing vacancies continue to cause concern
The number of nursing and midwifery posts vacant across Scotland’s NHS remains a major concern, according to the Royal College of Nursing.
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27 Feb 2020
Recruiting more nursing staff should be a priority for Scottish Government spending
New polling suggests widespread concern that there are too few nursing staff to provide safe and effective care for the people of Scotland.
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7 Feb 2020
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.