‘Nursing staff stand ready to make this plan work, but they need to see a commitment to rebuild the whole workforce,' says Royal College of Nursing

RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger said: “For too long now, those in the most deprived, rural and coastal areas have struggled to access the healthcare services they need, so any efforts to tackle this are a step in the right direction."

Meeting for RCN members who work for Integrated Care Boards

On 12 March 2025 NHS Integrated Care Boards were ordered to cut their running costs in half by October 2025. During this time, the RCN is working to protect and advocate for members impacted by these changes. Join us to hear more.

Meeting for RCN members who work for Integrated Care Boards

On 12 March 2025 NHS Integrated Care Boards were ordered to cut their running costs in half by October 2025. During this time, the RCN is working to protect and advocate for members impacted by these changes. Join us to hear more.

Meeting for RCN members who work for Integrated Care Boards

On 12 March 2025 NHS Integrated Care Boards were ordered to cut their running costs in half by October 2025. During this time, the RCN is working to protect and advocate for members impacted by these changes. Join us to hear more.

Meeting for RCN members who work for Integrated Care Boards

On 12 March 2025 NHS Integrated Care Boards were ordered to cut their running costs in half by October 2025. During this time, the RCN is working to protect and advocate for members impacted by these changes. Join us to hear more.

Meeting for RCN members who work for Integrated Care Boards

On 12 March 2025 NHS Integrated Care Boards were ordered to cut their running costs in half by October 2025. During this time, the RCN is working to protect and advocate for members impacted by these changes. Join us to hear more.

Exhibitions in Scotland

Addressing health inequalities for people with dementia webinar

This webinar will focus on the needs of people presenting with dementia from marginalised groups and how health care professionals from the nursing team can better help and support them. Suitable for all roles in the nursing team, for those working in any sector. This event is organised by RCN Wales, but you do not need to be based in Wales to join us!

Accountability and Delegation webinar

This online webinar aims to highlight the general principles of accountability and delegation of duties. This webinar is suitable for all members of the nursing team: registered nurses, Health Care Support Workers/ Health Care Assistants, and pre-reg. nursing students working in the NHS or Independent Health & Social Care Sector. The event is organised by RCN Wales, but you do not need to be based in Wales to join us!

Introduction to Diabetes: Foundations for Nursing Practice webinar

This webinar aims to raise understanding of diabetes, including diagnosis, risk factors and its management, exploring complications and nursing care. Aimed at Registered Nurses and nursing students in the final year of a pre-reg. nursing degree. Suitable for those working in any sector, including independent health and social care or NHS.