Lothian and Borders Branch
We champion local issues for RCN members working in Lothian and Borders. Get involved today to help our work.
Your branch team
- Chair: Kenneth Scott
- Treasurer: Tobias Kunkel
- Secretary: Nicole Dron
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Get in touch
- Call: 0345 772 6100
- Email: Scotland.Office@rcn.org.uk
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25 Oct 2019
“Future Nurse, Future Leader” conference round-up
Round up of our RCN Scotland Student and NQN Conference 2019 - Future Nurse, Future Leader
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24 Oct 2019
RCN Scotland comment on NHS in Scotland 2019 report
“The Scottish Government must do more to work with boards to speed up integration, address the financial challenges and create a positive working environment for staff across health and social care,” says RCN Scotland.
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4 Oct 2019
Community nursing key to breaking delayed discharge chain
More must be done to improve resources in communities to make sure damaging delays to people's discharge from hospital are avoided, says RCN Scotland.
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17 Sep 2019
RCN Scotland comment on delayed discharges in NHS Scotland
RCN Scotland comment on latest delayed discharges in NHS Scotland.
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16 Sep 2019
RCN Scotland comments on the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People update
Patient safety is the top priority, yet it is frustrating that such significant additional costs are required to remedy the problems identified, says RCN Scotland.
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3 Sep 2019
NHS Scotland nursing vacancies reach all-time high
The RCN insists action is needed now to fill the increasing gaps in the nursing workforce.
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29 Aug 2019
RCN Scotland comment on NHS workforce planning report
“Accurate workforce data and modelling of future demand are essential,” says RCN Scotland.
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20 Aug 2019
RCN Scotland backs call for multi-buy price promotion restrictions
RCN Scotland among co-signatories on letter to First Minister calling for restrictions on price promotions on food and drink products high in fat, sugar and salt.
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9 Aug 2019
RCN Scotland comment on BMA proposals for acute hospital care
BMA proposals are positive, says RCN Scotland, but any debate about hospital care cannot ignore community services.
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5 Jul 2019
RCN Scotland comment on delay to opening of new children's hospital in Edinburgh
Patient safety is paramount so decision to delay opening of new hospital is right, says RCN Scotland.
