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Scotland’s nursing staff and patients cannot afford more warm words
This week’s election represents a crossroads for the future of Scotland’s health and care services. Whichever party, or parties, forms the next Scottish government, one thing is clear: the status quo is unsustainable.
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Demonstrating Value
A dynamic course on Economic Assessment for nurses
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RCN Wales
RCN Wales: Representing nurses, HCAs and APs, nursing students and midwives across Wales.
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Northern Ireland Board
Find contact details, meeting dates and minutes for RCN Northern Ireland Board.
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Prevention Starts Here: Health visitors, school nurses and children’s health in England
Health visitors and school nurses provide a range of universal and targeted specialist public health services to babies, children, and families and lead the Healthy Child Programme (HCP) in England. In August/September 2025, the RCN conducted a survey for members working in health visiting and school nursing in the UK covering a range of topics including work/caseload, service delivery and capacity, the needs of service users and retention challenges. This report provides analysis of the responses from members in England and reveals widespread understaffing and high vacancy rates, which are compromising service quality and hindering prevention work. It also details different modelled scenarios to expand the health visiting and school nursing workforce in England highlighting the need for investment and action.
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Nursing in Justice and Forensic Health Care Forum
Our members work in all places of nursing associated with the justice system, including prisons, police custody, street triage, secure mental health and forensic examination settings.
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Events
More information on forthcoming RCN events related to nursing in justice and forensic nursing.
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Walking my mum home
For Dying Matters Awareness Week, Rosalind Mabey shares a moving reflection on caring for her mother at the end of life. Her story highlights why open conversations about death and dying matter.
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The Gloves are Off
Scottish parliament elections 2026
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Inaugural professorial lecture of Professor Stacy Johnson MBE
Bookings are now open.
