RCN Scotland
Representing nurses, health care support workers, nursing students and midwives across Scotland
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.
Nursing pay in Scotland
Find out more about our campaign, recent NHS pay deals and the Agenda for Change review.
Nurse of the Year finalists announced
RCN Scotland is delighted to announce the finalists in the 12 categories of our first RCN Scotland Nurse of the Year Awards.
RCN Scotland Learning Hub
Learn about the RCN Scotland Library services available to you and how to visit the space.
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Safe staffing in Scotland
Scottish COVID-19 public inquiry
The Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry has been set up to examine Scotland’s preparedness and devolved response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and to learn lessons for the future. The RCN has applied to be a Core Participant in respect of the Scottish Inquiry, on behalf of its members to ensure the voice of nursing is heard throughout. Find out more about the inquiry and how you can submit evidence to the inquiry.
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31 Mar 2023
RCN Scotland calls on new Cabinet Secretary to prioritise new Nursing and Midwifery Taskforce and Agenda for Change reform
Following the appointment of the new Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health and Social Care, RCN Scotland has written to Michael Matheson MSP highlighting the scale of the nursing workforce crisis and the need for urgent action to tackle the exodus of nursing staff from our profession, grow the domestic nursing workforce and improve workforce planning.
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28 Mar 2023
RCN Scotland calls on new First Minister to prioritise nursing workforce challenges
The RCN has today written to the new First Minister calling on him to prioritise the challenges facing our health and care services and ensure that Scotland has the nursing workforce it deserves.
Latest blog posts
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10 Mar 2023
Our priorities for the review of Agenda for Change
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24 Feb 2023
RCN Scotland calls for National Care Service Bill to be paused
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25 Jan 2023
The pressures nursing staff are facing show no sign of relenting
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19 Jan 2023
No room for government stalling as strike mandate remains
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11 Jan 2023
The worst winter that the NHS in Scotland has faced
Contact
While the RCN Scotland office in Edinburgh remains closed to the public, our library is open 10am-4pm every Tuesday and Wednesday (Visit our library page for more information).
Please note that whilst the office is closed, the RCN remains open for business as usual, with services from the closed offices continuing remotely.
Check the RCN COVID-19 webpage for information and advice; contact RCN Direct on 0345 772 6100 - 8.30am-5pm weekdays, 9am-4pm weekends; or use our online advice form
Follow RCN Scotland on Twitter and Facebook for updates and information.
You can also find contact details for members of the RCN Scotland teams.
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Nursing Matters Podcast
E-campaigning
RCN Magazines
The RCN Magazines have gone digital. Visit our new online platform for all the usual unmissable features, incisive analysis and expert opinion.
Page last updated - 15/05/2023
