From Far and Wide: Health and social care workers (Hybrid)
11 Mar 2027, 17:30 - 20:30
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Join us in person or online to celebrate the achievements and hear from some of the health and social care workers who have come from across the world to work in the NHS, social care and education.
Health and social care workers from overseas have played a pivotal role since the launch of the NHS in 1948.
Currently one in fifteen nurses living in Scotland were educated internationally, and since the launch of the NHS in 1948, health and social care workers from overseas have played a pivotal role.
Come and celebrate their achievements and hear from some of the health and social care workers who have come from across the world to work in the NHS, social care and education.
Plus hear from Wendy Irwin, RCN Head of Equity and Inclusion, exploring current RCN work supporting international members and valuing overseas experience.
This event is open to all.
If you have any questions or accessibility needs, please contact us on scotland.library@rcn.org.uk or 0131 662 6163.
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RCN Scotland Headquarters (Edinburgh)
42 South Oswald Road
Edinburgh
EH9 2HH
2.5 miles from Edinburgh Waverley Station
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