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Ministerial taskforce report is an important step towards tackling the nursing workforce crisis
Today (13 Feb), the Scottish government has published its report Delivering Together for a Stronger Nursing and Midwifery Workforce, the culmination of the two years of collaborative working through the Ministerial led Nursing and Midwifery Taskforce.
Updated: 14 July 2025 -
Resolution: Stopping the decline in learning disability nursing
That this meeting of RCN Congress calls on RCN Council to urgently support workforce modelling that recognises the importance of registered nurses in learning disabilities.
Updated: 29 September 2025 -
Matter for discussion: Nursing's role in combatting human trafficking
That this meeting of RCN congress discusses the role of the nursing family in combating human trafficking.
Updated: 1 May 2025 -
RCN Scotland responds to Scottish Government’s NHS pay offer for 2025-26 and 2026-27
RCN Scotland Board members are considering a pay offer for NHS Scotland staff from Scottish government.
Updated: 6 September 2025 -
Assisted Dying Bill needs improved safeguards for nurses
MSP today (13 May) voted to pass the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill at Stage 1 of the parliamentary process.
Updated: 11 October 2025 -
Workforce strategy must underpin health and social care reform
Our latest ‘The Nursing Workforce in Scotland’ report shows the pressures on Scotland’s health and care system and the ongoing nursing workforce crisis have shown little sign of improvement.
Updated: 4 October 2025 -
RCN to consult members in Scotland on pay offer
We’ll be consulting members on the Scottish government’s NHS pay offer from noon on Wednesday 23 April and until noon on 14 May 2025.
Updated: 9 September 2025 -
Cabinet Secretary faces scrutiny from RCN Scotland Board
RCN Scotland board members have made clear to the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, Neil Gray MSP that he must do significantly more to if he is to rebuild the shattered trust between the Scottish government and RCN members.
Updated: 25 July 2025 -
Nursing students need much better support, RCN survey results show
We’re calling on the Scottish government to for better support for students, including protected learning and improved financial support.
Updated: 12 October 2025 -
RCN ballot on strike action opens
RCN members across Scotland’s NHS are being asked to vote for strike action in a ballot opening today (6 October).
Updated: 26 October 2023
