http://www.rcn.org.uk/aboutus/scotland/media/press_releasesPress - ScotlandThu, 1 Jan 1970 01:00:00 BSTwebteam@rcn.org.ukPress - Scotland10http://www.rcn.org.uk/images/rss/RCN_.gifhttp://www.rcn.org.uk/aboutus/scotland/media/press_releaseshttp://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/press_releases/scotland/rcn_scotland_leads_the_way_on_future_of_community_nursingRCN Scotland has launched a landmark publication on the future of community nursing.Tue, 07 Apr 2009 12:13:34 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/press_releases/scotland/rcn_scotland_urges_government_to_ensure_dignity_is_a_key_patient_rightRCN Scotland is calling on the Scottish Government to place dignity in patient care at the heart of all of its health policies. MSPs taking part in today’s debate on patients’ rights are being asked to put pressure on the Government to take action.Tue, 04 Nov 2008 12:16:07 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/press_releases/scotland/rcn_scotland_launch_campaign_to_improve_patient_dignityRCN Scotland is calling on the Scottish Government to place dignity in patient care at the heart of all of its health policies. MSPs and nurses are being asked to support the RCN campaign to ensure that future Scottish Government decisions that directly or indirectly affect patient care are ‘dignity-proofed’.Fri, 17 Oct 2008 11:05:14 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/press_releases/scotland/senior_charge_nurses_pivotal,_says_rcn_scotlandFollowing recent interest from the press and Scottish Government, RCN Scotland stresses the 'pivotal' role that senior charge nurses play in Scottish healthcare.Fri, 17 Oct 2008 10:49:17 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/press_releases/scotland/rcn_scotland_raises_concerns_about_health_spendingRCN Scotland will be highlighting nurses’ concerns about health spending when it gives evidence to the Health Committee on the Government’s draft budget for 2009-10 today.Fri, 17 Oct 2008 10:41:16 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/press_releases/scotland/rcn_scotland_welcome_first_step_to_improving_palliative_careImprovements to the way patients are cared for in the final stages of life, outlined in the Scottish Government’s action plan Living and Dying Well, are welcomed by RCN Scotland.Fri, 03 Oct 2008 10:19:45 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/press_releases/scotland/rcn_scotland_comments_on_patients_rights_billRCN Scotland comments on the proposed Patient Rights Bill consultation.Tue, 23 Sep 2008 12:50:30 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/press_releases/scotland/rcn_scotland_comments_on_hospital_inspection_teamsRCN Scotland comments on the proposal from the Scottish Government to introduce unnanounced inspections for hospitals to monitor cleanliness and infection control measures.Tue, 23 Sep 2008 12:45:00 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/press_releases/scotland/sexual_health_role_for_school_nurses_in_remote_and_rural_areasRCN Scotland comments on Scottish Government's support for increased sexual health role for school nurses in remote and rural areas.Tue, 23 Sep 2008 12:37:03 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/press_releases/scotland/scottish_government_legislative_programme_2008-09RCN Scotland responds to the legislative programme for 2008-09 announced by the Scottish Government, in particular the proposed Health (Scotland) Bill.Tue, 23 Sep 2008 12:30:35 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/press_releases/scotland/nhs_top-up_payments_in_scotlandRCN Scotland Director Theresa Fyffe comments on the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Wellbeing’s submission to the Scottish Parliament’s Public Petitions Committee on NHS patients paying for drugs not available on the NHS.Tue, 23 Sep 2008 12:25:56 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/press_releases/scotland/rcn_scotland_comments_on_cervical_cancer_vaccinationsRCN Scotland comments on the Scottish Government's plans for human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccinations in schools, aimed at reducing cervical cancer.Tue, 23 Sep 2008 12:21:19 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/press_releases/scotland/scrapping_of_hospital_car_parking_charges_welcomed_by_scotlands_nursesAs the leading trade union campaigner on hospital car parking charges, the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Scotland has welcomed the Scottish Government's long-overdue announcement on the abolition of car parking charges.Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:43:02 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/press_releases/scotland/health_board_must_implement_vale_of_leven_recommendations,_says_rcn_scotlandThe Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Scotland welcomes the ‘Independent Review of Clostridium difficile Associated Disease at the Vale of Leven Hospital’ published today and is pleased that the Scottish Government will be implementing its recommendations in full.Thu, 07 Aug 2008 14:05:45 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/press_releases/scotland/health_unions_win_10_per_cent_increase_on_mileage_allowances_for_nurses_across_the_ukThe Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has led negotiations with NHS employers over the past year and has won a 10 per cent increase in all Agenda for Change Standard and Regular Mileage Allowances for nurses across the United Kingdom.Thu, 03 Jul 2008 11:45:45 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/press_releases/scotland/royal_college_of_nursing_scotland_responds_to_audit_of_hand_hygiene_in_healthcare_settingsRCN Scotland has welcomed the findings of the latest audit of hand hygiene of healthcare staff which shows nurses have exceeded the target set by the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Wellbeing.Thu, 03 Jul 2008 11:40:24 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/press_releases/scotland/royal_college_of_nursing_scotland_comments_on_audit_scotlands_review_of_general_medical_services_contractWhile the Audit Scotland review found that the new General Medical Services (nGMS) contract has improved services for some patients, RCN Scotland is concerned about lack of information on the work carried out by practice nurses and other staff in GP practices across Scotland.Thu, 03 Jul 2008 11:34:57 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/press_releases/scotland/rcn_puts_dignity_at_the_heart_of_emergency_careThe Royal College of Nursing (RCN) is urging hospitals across the UK to put dignity back at the heart of nursing by adopting a new set of emergency care dignity principles which set out minimum standards patients can expect when visiting an accident and emergency department.Thu, 03 Jul 2008 09:51:31 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/press_releases/scotland/rcn_scotland_joins_in_celebrating_nhsscotland_60th_anniversaryRCN Scotland Director Theresa Fyffe comments on 60th anniversary of NHSScotland.Thu, 03 Jul 2008 09:36:40 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/press_releases/scotland/royal_college_of_nursing_scotland_responds_to_government_statement_on_vale_of_leven_c_diff_outbreakRCN Scotland has welcomed the statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Health on the outbreak of Clostridium difficile (C.diff) in Vale of Leven Hospital.Thu, 03 Jul 2008 09:25:09 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/press_releases/scotland/royal_college_of_nursing_overwhelmingly_accepts_governments_three-year_pay_dealRoyal College of Nursing overwhelmingly accepts Government’s three year pay dealFri, 06 Jun 2008 10:44:35 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/press_releases/scotland/dignity_must_be_at_the_heart_of_nursing_careEight out of ten nurses say they finish shifts feeling upset or distressed because they have not been able to ensure their patients have been treated with dignity, a UK wide survey by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has found.Tue, 29 Apr 2008 12:47:28 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/press_releases/scotland/a_and_e_nurses_under_pressure_to_meet_four-hour_targetNine out of ten Accident & Emergency (A&E) nurses have felt unduly pressured to meet the four-hour waiting target, according to a new survey from the Royal College of Nursing (RCN).Tue, 29 Apr 2008 12:42:29 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/press_releases/scotland/give_nurses_more_time_to_care,_says_rcnAn increase in paperwork is preventing nurses from spending enough time caring for patients, according to a new survey for the Royal College of Nursing (RCN).Tue, 29 Apr 2008 12:37:28 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/press_releases/scotland/rcn_scotland_responds_to_the_three-year_pay_agreement_for_nursesFollowing the Scottish Government’s acceptance of the three-year pay deal for all NHS Agenda for Change (AfC) staff – including nurses – the proposal will now go out to RCN members across Scotland for consultation.Tue, 29 Apr 2008 12:31:16 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/press_releases/scotland/rcn_scotland_responds_to_hpv_vaccination_announcementRCN Scotland Director Theresa Fyffe's comments on the Scottish Government’s announcement today that the cervical cancer immunisation programme will begin later this year.Tue, 29 Apr 2008 12:25:53 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/press_releases/scotland/greater_protection_for_nurses_from_violence_welcomedRCN Scotland has welcomed changes to the Emergency Workers (Scotland) Act 2005, giving greater protection against violence for Scotland’s nurses.Tue, 29 Apr 2008 11:52:07 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/press_releases/scotland/article2562Sun, 14 Oct 2007 16:46:00 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/press_releases/scotland/article2545Sun, 14 Oct 2007 16:40:03 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/press_releases/scotland/shetland_nurses_twin_with_colleagues_on_locomo_island_in_malawiSat, 13 Oct 2007 16:29:01 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/press_releases/scotland/public_support_scrapping_of_nhs_car_parking_chargesMore than eight out of ten (87%) members of the public support the scrapping of car parking charges for patients, visitors and staff at all NHS pre...Sat, 13 Oct 2007 16:28:59 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/press_releases/scotland/article2470Sat, 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