Influencing on your behalf
Influencing Scottish health and social care policy and practice
We campaign on issues of concern to nursing staff and patients, influencing health policies and promoting excellence in nursing practice on behalf of our members.
Safe staffing in Scotland
Following sustained pressure from RCN Scotland and its members, the Scottish Government has now published a timetable for implementation. The timetable sets out a 21-month programme of work which will see the Act come into force from April 2024. RCN Scotland will be engaging with Scottish government on the development of the guidance to support the legislation and through the testing and evaluation that will follow.
Ministerial Nursing and Midwifery Taskforce
Find out more about how the Taskforce will work, the scope of its work and what the RCN expects
A National Care Service for Scotland
Find out more about the review looking at the long-term future of adult social care in Scotland, what we've been doing so far and how you can get involved.
RCN Nursing Workforce Standards
The RCN's Nursing Workforce Standards are the first national blueprint for tackling the nursing staff shortage levels across the UK. They set the standard for excellent patient care and nursing support in all settings, and all UK countries.
Page last updated - 02/05/2023
