Our manifesto calls for:

• Prioritisation and investment to improve public health, with a particular focus on preventing illness, supporting mental health and tackling health inequalities.
• Recognition of the key role of nursing in prevention and health promotion, with investment to grow and expand these vital nursing roles. 
• A ‘health in all policies’ approach to be embedded to ensure that health is considered and prioritised in all policy development. Scottish government to ensure ethical international recruitment only, as well as sufficient support for internationally educated nursing staff who do chose to make Scotland their home. 
• Sustainable practices in healthcare settings, focusing on reducing carbon footprints, waste and promoting climate-resilient healthcare infrastructure.

Find out more about our other themes and calls in our manifesto by visiting The Gloves are Off web pages.

Improving the health and wellbeing of the people of Scotland is key to reducing inequality, driving economic growth and creating a sustainable future. However, the dial is moving in the wrong direction. Action is needed to turn around the health of the nation and nursing staff play a vital role. From hospitals to homes, schools to GP practices, care homes to prisons, registered nurses and nursing support workers have unique access to promote health and deliver preventative care, in the places people spend their time.