http://www.rcn.org.uk/aboutus/scotland/newsScotland - news from the RCNThu, 1 Jan 1970 01:00:00 BSTwebteam@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/rcn_scotland_comment_on_report_into_partnership_working_in_nhs_scotlandNursing union leader comments on report into ‘partnership’ working in NHS ScotlandWed, 01 Feb 2012 16:20:12 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/news/article/scotland/rcn_opposes_scottish_governments_plans_to_cut_student_nurse_numbersThe Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Scotland opposes the Scottish Government’s plan to cut the intake of nursing students in 2012-13, announced today. The 10 per cent cut in the number of students starting a nursing or midwifery degree next year was not agreed with us and comes on top of a 12 per cent cut this year, meaning that total nursing and midwifery student intake numbers will be the lowest for 15 years.Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:25:09 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/news/article/scotland/rcn_scotland_comment_on_audit_scotland_report_on_nhsCommenting on the Audit Scotland report, Overview of the NHS in Scotland’s performance 2010/11, Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Scotland Director Theresa Fyffe said: “Today’s report highlights the very real challenges our NHS faces to balance its books, meet increasing service demand and improve Scotland’s health record. It’s a very honest assessment and it is clear to us that health boards cannot continue to save money by reducing the size of the NHS workforce, unless it wants to put at risk standards in patient care. The need to make difficult decisions on which services to prioritise and which to de-prioritise is becoming ever more urgent, so we need the Scottish Government to set out a clear vision of how the NHS can continue to deliver good quality healthcare and meet growing demand while its budget is at a standstill.”Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:36:40 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/news/article/scotland/integration_of_health_and_social_careRCN Scotland response to Scottish Government announcement on integration of health and social careWed, 14 Dec 2011 14:05:14 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/news/article/scotland/budget_9_decemberRCN Scotland comment on budget reportFri, 09 Dec 2011 13:28:22 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/news/article/scotland/fmqs_debate_comment_7_decemberRCN Scotland Director comments on question to First Minister on whistleblowingWed, 14 Dec 2011 12:29:54 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/news/article/scotland/royal_college_of_nursing_scotland_comments_on_latest_nhs_workforce_figuresFigures released by the Scottish Government’s NHS Information Services Division (ISD) today reveal the number of nursing staff employed by NHS Scotland is continuing to fall, with a further 372 posts lost between June and September 2011. This means that in the space of a year, the number of nursing and midwifery staff in post has fallen by 1,569 (2.7%) to 56,309, and more than 2,000 nursing posts have been lost in two years.Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:29:25 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/news/article/scotland/rcn_scotland_comment_on_minimum_pricing_billRCN Scotland's response to the Scottish Government’s introduction of the Alcohol (Minimum Pricing) BillTue, 01 Nov 2011 16:17:44 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/news/article/scotland/rcn_scotland_comment_on_audit_scotland_report_on_telehealthCommenting on the Audit Scotland report A review of telehealth in Scotland, Theresa Fyffe, Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Scotland Director, said: “As today’s report shows, telehealth not only improves patient care, it can also save the NHS money. However, investment has been inconsistent and a survey of our members last year, referred to in the report, found that less than 20% use telehealth in their role. Indeed, if the benefits of telehealth are to be capitalised upon, education for training and staff must be improved. “Given the difference it can make to patient care by supporting people in their homes and improving access to specialist services, we back Audit Scotland’s call for health boards to consider how to incorporate telehealth when introducing or redesigning services.”Fri, 14 Oct 2011 10:10:50 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/news/article/scotland/survey_reveals_plummeting_morale_and_job_insecurity_amongst_scotlands_nurses2Nurses working in Scotland's NHS are under immense pressure, a survey of RCN members has revealedTue, 11 Oct 2011 14:45:12 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/news/article/scotland/rcn_scotland_comment_on_efficiency_targetsRCN Scotland Director Theresa Fyffe responds to today’s announcement regarding public sector efficiency targets in ScotlandThu, 22 Sep 2011 14:49:16 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/news/article/scotland/nursing_leader_comments_on_new_ehealth_strategyIn response to the new eHealth strategy for NHS Scotland, being launched today, Theresa Fyffe, Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Scotland Director, said: “EHealth not only improves patient care but saves the NHS money. However, the initial investment required means that progress with eHealth across Scotland has been patchy up until this point. As such, the strategy being launched today is to be welcomed and we look forward to seeing it being fully implemented and properly resourced.Tue, 13 Sep 2011 12:07:39 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/news/article/scotland/new_telephone_number_for_rcn_scotlandRCN Scotland offices now have a new telephone number.Tue, 13 Sep 2011 12:09:16 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/news/article/scotland/nursing_leader_comment_on_nhs_workforce_figures_confirming_cuts,_published_todayThe rate at which nursing and other posts are being cut in NHS Scotland is accelerating, according to figures published today by Information Services Division (ISD). Nursing and midwifery posts have been cut by 711 wholetime equivalent posts in the six months to 31 March 2011, compared to 550 for the entire year to 30 September 2010.Tue, 28 Jun 2011 13:54:23 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/news/article/scotland/local_nurses_quiz_election_candidates2Parliamentary candidates for the five of the Scottish political parties were questioned last night by nurses from across Greater Glasgow at a Royal College of Nursing (RCN) event. RCN Scotland’s campaign Nursing Scotland’s Future is keeping the NHS at the top of the political agenda in the lead up to the Scottish Parliament elections in May. Audience members asked the candidates how they aim to improve health services should they be successful in the election.Wed, 04 May 2011 16:41:14 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/news/article/scotland/rcn_scotland_comment_on_snp_manifestoCommenting on the SNP manifesto, Theresa Fyffe, Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Scotland Director, said: “The SNP is the latest political party in Scotland to commit itself to protecting the health budget. Whichever of the parties forms the next Scottish government, they will have difficult decisions to take about how to make less money go further.Wed, 04 May 2011 16:29:31 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/news/article/scotland/public_need_more_information_on_nhs_to_join_debate_on_cutsMore information needs to be publicly available about the NHS so the people of Scotland can be sure decisions taken to cut services are in the best interests of patients. According to the results of a Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Scotland/YouGov survey, 70% of people in Scotland are not aware how the NHS intends to save money in their local area over the coming year.Wed, 04 May 2011 16:09:15 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/news/article/scotland/public_lack_trust_in_political_parties_handling_of_nhs_in_scotlandThe Scottish public do not trust politicians to protect the Scottish NHS from budget cuts, according to the results of a Royal College of Nursing (RCN)/YouGov poll.Wed, 04 May 2011 15:55:58 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/news/article/scotland/patients_willing_to_travel_further_for_specialist_healthcare,_survey_showsThe majority of people in Scotland would be willing to travel further for specialist healthcare such as complex surgery or cutting edge cancer treatments, a new Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Scotland/YouGov survey shows.Wed, 04 May 2011 15:46:21 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/news/article/scotland/rcn_adopts_position_on_ban_on_gay_men_donating_bloodThe Royal College of Nursing (RCN) is to lobby for the ban on gay and bisexual men donating blood to be lifted. 87% of delegates at the RCN’s annual Congress in Liverpool voted in favour of a resolution put forward by RCN’s Greater Glasgow branch to lobby to end the ban.Wed, 13 Apr 2011 16:28:43 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/news/article/scotland/nurses_not_confident_nhs_reforms_in_england_will_deliver_for_patientsNurses have today overwhelmingly expressed their lack of confidence in the handling of the proposed reforms of the NHS in England. The message came from RCN members from all four countries of the UK attending RCN Congress in Liverpool this week. Almost 99% of members voted in favour of the resolution “That this meeting of RCN Congress, in the light of Anne Milton's Congress address, has no confidence in Andrew Lansley's management of his coalition government's NHS reforms”.Wed, 13 Apr 2011 16:34:19 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/news/article/scotland/nurses_debate_on_gay_men_donating_bloodRoyal College of Nursing (RCN) members attending the annual Congress in Liverpool, are due to debate today issues around the exclusion of gay and bisexual men donating blood. The resolution is being proposed by the RCN Greater Glasgow Branch.Tue, 12 Apr 2011 11:51:21 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/news/article/scotland/nurses_struggle_as_staffing_pressures_bite,_says_royal_college_of_nursing_scotland/nurses_debate_the_future_of_partnership_workingRoyal College of Nursing (RCN) members attending the annual Congress in Liverpool, will today debate how closely they can work with employers and governments during a period of cutbacks in the NHS. The resolution is being proposed by the RCN Greater Glasgow Branch.Fri, 08 Apr 2011 13:49:48 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/news/article/scotland/nurses_struggle_as_staffing_pressures_bite,_says_royal_college_of_nursing_scotlandNurses are propping up the NHS by consistently working in excess of their contracted hours and providing last minute shift cover. Findings from the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Scotland, released on the eve of its annual Congress, raise serious concerns for patient care as only a minority (11 per cent) of nurses reported having good staffing levels where they work.Fri, 08 Apr 2011 13:47:14 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/news/article/scotland/rcn_scotland_response_to_scottish_conservative_announcement_on_health_visitorsIn response to today’s announcement about health visitors by the Scottish Conservatives, Theresa Fyffe, Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Scotland Director, said:Thu, 07 Apr 2011 14:27:14 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/news/article/scotland/rcn_scotland_comment_on_scottish_labour_party_manifestoCommenting on the Scottish Labour Party manifesto, Theresa Fyffe, Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Scotland Director, said:Thu, 07 Apr 2011 13:29:47 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/news/article/scotland/royal_college_of_nursing_response_to_lib_dem_manifestoRoyal College of Nursing response to Lib Dem manifestoTue, 05 Apr 2011 12:33:40 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/news/article/scotland/nursing_trade_union_comment_on_scottish_conservative_manifestoIn response to the launch today of the Scottish Conservative Party’s manifesto, RCN Scotland Director, Theresa Fyffe said:Mon, 04 Apr 2011 16:00:35 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/news/article/scotland/local_nurses_quiz_election_candidatesParliamentary candidates for the four main Scottish political parties standing in Aberdeen Central were questioned last night by nurses from across Grampian at a Royal College of Nursing (RCN) event. RCN Scotland’s campaign Nursing Scotland’s Future is keeping the NHS at the top of the political agenda in the lead up to the Scottish Parliament elections in May. Audience members asked the candidates how they aim to improve health services in Grampian and across Scotland, should they be successful in the election.Fri, 01 Apr 2011 10:33:58 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/news/article/scotland/royal_college_of_nursing_response_to_arbuthnott_report_on_national_care_serviceIn response to the publication of the Labour Party’s Arbuthnott Panel report into health and social care, Theresa Fyffe, Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Scotland director said:Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:08:22 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/news/article/scotland/rcn_scotland_comment_on_nurse_of_the_year_shortlistCommenting on June Andrews, director of the Dementia Services Development Centre in Stirling, being a finalist in the forthcoming Nurse of the Year Awards, Theresa Fyffe, Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Scotland Director, said:Wed, 16 Mar 2011 09:50:41 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/news/article/scotland/nursing_trade_union_comment_on_question_time_with_politiciansSpeaking after Royal College of Nursing (RCN) members quizzed the health spokespeople of the four main parties, Theresa Fyffe, RCN Scotland Director said:Wed, 16 Mar 2011 09:33:24 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/news/article/scotland/nursing_leaders_back_liberal_democrat_motion_to_take_action_on_inequalitiesThe next Scottish government must ensure that cuts to the public sector budget take into account the needs of the people in the poorest areas of Scotland, the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Scotland said today as socio-economic inequalities were debated at Liberal Democrat conference in Perth.Wed, 16 Mar 2011 09:22:27 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/news/article/scotland/clinical_portal_announcement_by_the_scottish_governmentResponding to the announcement from the Scottish Government that £4 million is to be invested in a “clinical portal” to support quicker NHS IT access, RCN Scotland Director Theresa Fyffe said:Wed, 09 Mar 2011 13:06:39 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/news/article/scotland/nurses_from_across_scotland_present_petition_to_msps2Royal College of Nursing (RCN) members from across Scotland have today presented a petition to MSPs of all parties. With over 1,000 nurses and health care support workers in every constituency, RCN members want MSPs to listen to them to make sure the health service in Scotland is not only protected, but that patient care gets better and better.Thu, 24 Feb 2011 15:02:57 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/news/article/scotland/practice_nurses_under_pressure_as_demand_increasesThere continues to be significant increases in the number of face-to-face consultations with GPs and practice nurses, according to figures released today (Tuesday) by the Information Services Division (ISD).Tue, 22 Feb 2011 16:26:19 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/news/article/scotland/upward_trend_in_delayed_discharges_must_be_reversedThe number of patients having to wait six weeks or more in hospital because of a lack of support available at home or in the community has more than doubled in the last year, from 83 to 168 patients, according to figures released today by the Information Services Division (ISD).Tue, 22 Feb 2011 14:30:47 +0000