http://www.rcn.org.uk/aboutus/scotland/newsScotland - news from the RCNThu, 1 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100webteam@rcn.org.ukUK news - Scotland10http://www.rcn.org.uk/images/rss/RCN_.gifhttp://www.rcn.org.uk/aboutus/scotland/newshttp://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/news/article/scotland/organisations_across_scotland_join_together_to_campaign_for_health_visitingThe Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Scotland is joining the Scotland’s Commissioner for Children and Young People, Parenting Across Scotland, Children in Scotland and the Queen’s Nursing Institute Scotland, to campaign for tougher legislation to enshrine Scotland’s commitment to health visiting in law.Mon, 13 May 2013 16:16:38 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/news/article/scotland/mair_scholarship_2013Information about funding for occupational health nurses to undertake study or research now being offered by the RCN Foundation.Thu, 02 May 2013 12:17:20 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/news/article/scotland/better_support_is_needed_for_whistleblowers,_say_60_of_nurses_in_scotlandSix out of 10 nurses (60%) in Scotland believe that better support is needed for whistleblowers, according to a survey conducted for the RCN. The poll also revealed that just 30% of those surveyed believe their workplace has a good culture, where staff are listened to and concerns acted upon.Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:44:25 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/news/article/scotland/nhs_scotland_facing_unprecedented_pressures,_warns_rcnNHS Scotland is facing a perfect storm of all-year-round pressures, ward closures, scandals about waiting times and ongoing cuts to nursing staff.Wed, 24 Apr 2013 06:00:14 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/news/article/scotland/action_needed_to_combat_unsafe_staffing_levels,_warns_rcnNine out of ten nurses in Scotland (90%) believe that staffing levels are not always adequate to provide safe patient care, according to a new survey carried out by ICM on behalf of the Royal College of Nursing. And over a quarter (27%) of nurses in Scotland think that staffing levels are rarely or never safe.Mon, 22 Apr 2013 09:29:35 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/news/article/scotland/continuing_concerns_at_royal_infirmary_of_edinburgh_must_be_addressed,_says_rcn_scotlandAn unannounced inspection by Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) has highlighted a number of continuing issues in older people’s care at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh (RIE), says the RCN.Fri, 19 Apr 2013 16:52:35 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/news/article/scotland/scotlands_families_deserve_health_visitors,_says_rcn_scotlandHealth visitors make a significant contribution to the health and wellbeing of children, families and local communities across the country, says RCN as it joins partner organisations in the children’s sector to campaign for stronger legislation for a universal health visiting service.Fri, 19 Apr 2013 16:44:17 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/news/article/scotland/nurses_spend_over_275,000_hours_a_week_on_paperwork_in_scotland,_warns_rcnNurses are being prevented from caring for their patients because they are drowning in a sea of paperwork, an ICM survey for the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) warned today (21 April).Sun, 21 Apr 2013 07:00:16 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/news/article/scotland/rcn_scotland_comment_on_health_board_involvement_with_patient_opinionCommenting on the announcement that all health boards will now be part of independent site Patient Opinion, RCN Scotland Associate Director, Norman Provan, said: "We warmly welcome this announcement, which is a positive step in ensuring that patients remain at the heart of Scotland’s NHS."Wed, 20 Mar 2013 11:00:15 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/news/article/scotland/fully_joined-up_approach_needed_rcn_responds_to_audit_scotlands_report_on_improving_community_planningCommenting on today’s report by Audit Scotland on improving community planning in Scotland, Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Scotland Director Theresa Fyffe said: “We fully agree with Audit Scotland’s timely analysis that Community Planning Partnerships (CPPs) are at a crossroads. In today’s economic climate, with a major shift in the age of our population, it is clear that significant changes are needed to how public services are delivered."Wed, 20 Mar 2013 10:54:01 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/news/article/scotland/stirling_nurse_wins_nursing_standard_awardCongratulations to Shirley Law, Director of Practice Development at the Dementia Services Development Centre at the University of Stirling, who last night (12 March) won the Mental Health Award at the Nursing Standard Awards ceremony in London.Wed, 13 Mar 2013 15:02:11 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/news/article/scotland/workforce_numbers_hide_wider_pressures,_warns_rcn_scotlandWorkforce numbers hide wider pressures on nurses and other staff in our health services which is bad news for patients, warns the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Scotland today.Tue, 26 Feb 2013 13:56:52 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/news/article/scotland/student_numbers_maintained,_but_looming_shortage_of_nurses,_warns_rcnHalt in downward trend of the number of student nurses in training is only first step to safeguarding the nursing workforce of the future, says RCN ScotlandMon, 25 Feb 2013 10:14:13 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/news/article/scotland/rcn_scotland_comments_on_audit_scotland_waiting_times_reportPublic needs to have confidence in the systems used to record and manage waiting times, says RCN Scotland DirectorThu, 21 Feb 2013 10:41:33 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/news/article/scotland/rcn_comments_on_scottish_government_response_to_health_and_social_care_integration_consultationRCN Scotland Director comments on Scottish Government response to health and social care integration consultationWed, 13 Feb 2013 16:59:25 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/news/article/scotland/nhs24_number_changeRCN Scotland comments on news of new phone number for NHS 24 patient helplineThu, 24 Jan 2013 09:13:31 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/news/article/scotland/rcn_scotland_comments_on_announcement_that_nhs_employers_to_pay_pvg_membership_fee_for_staffCommenting on the announcement today by the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Wellbeing Alex Neil MSP that, as a gesture of goodwill, NHS employers in Scotland will pay staff’s membership fee for the new Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG), RCN Scotland Associate Director for Employment Relations Norman Provan, saidThu, 24 Jan 2013 09:13:15 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/news/article/scotland/rcn_scotland_comments_on_ministerial_statement_on_waiting_timesCommenting on the Ministerial Statement on the Waiting Times Audit report, RCN Scotland Associate Director for Employment Relations Norman Provan saidThu, 24 Jan 2013 09:13:02 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/news/article/scotland/liverpool_care_pathwayThe Scottish Government has today issued a position statement on the Liverpool Care Pathway for the Dying patient. It includes statements of supports for its position, including the following from RCN Scotland Director Theresa FyffeThu, 24 Jan 2013 09:12:48 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/news/article/scotland/rcn_comment_on_audit_scotland_health_inequalities_reportRCN Scotland Director says health inequalities will only be addressed when services are delivered close to where those who need them most.Thu, 24 Jan 2013 09:12:35 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/news/article/scotland/rcn_scotland_comments_on_general_practice_team_informationPR on latest PTI informationThu, 24 Jan 2013 09:12:21 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/news/article/scotland/rcn_scotland_comments_on_latest_nhs_workforce_figuresPR on latest workforce dataThu, 24 Jan 2013 09:12:07 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/news/article/scotland/nurses_will_be_pivotal_in_meeting_health_challenges,_says_nursing_leaderPR on new health statistics for ScotlandThu, 24 Jan 2013 09:11:44 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/news/article/scotland/health_secretary_addresses_rcn_conferencePR on Cabinet Secretary's speech to RCN Scotland integration conferenceThu, 24 Jan 2013 09:11:31 +0000