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Royal College of Nursing says community-based nursing staff are being failed by lack of PPE
The Royal College of Nursing is demanding that nursing professionals across the UK’s health and care sector are supported with personal protective equipment (PPE) as they continue to deliver essential care.
Updated: 1 April 2020 -
Scottish government announces expert group on COVID-19 impact on ethnic minorities
Impact on minority ethnic communities in Scotland of COVID-19 virus to be investigated.
Updated: 9 June 2020 -
RCN survey reveals effect of pandemic on nursing staff
Pressures faced by nursing staff amid the pandemic revealed, showing nursing 'in a light never seen before'.
Updated: 11 January 2022 -
RCN Scotland responds to latest care homes COVID-19 figures
Clear strategy needed to protect care home residents from COVID-19 spread, says RCN.
Updated: 17 May 2021 -
RCN Scotland responds to National Records of Scotland care homes COVID-19 figures
Nursing staff in communities are pivotal in the response to the COVID -19 and mustn’t be overlooked, says RCN Scotland.
Updated: 17 May 2021 -
Supporting mental health services will be fundamental to recovery from COVID-19
The Royal College of Nursing Scotland is calling for resources and support for mental health and learning disability services to be at the heart of recovery plans.
Updated: 17 May 2021 -
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.
Updated: 17 May 2021 -
RCN Scotland comments on increase in the number of nursing students accepted onto courses in Scotland
Increase in applicants to nursing courses in Scotland is 'heartening', says RCN Scotland.
Updated: 17 May 2021 -
Care home staff deserve full sick pay, says RCN Scotland
Nursing staff, no matter where they work, should receive full pay if they become sick, need to self-isolate or shield throughout the pandemic.
Updated: 15 March 2022 -
RCN comments on funding for mental health and wellbeing support of health and care staff
The Royal College of Nursing welcomes the announcement of funding to support the mental health and wellbeing of health and social care staff in the Scottish Government’s programme for Government.
Updated: 17 May 2021
