RCN Scotland
Representing nurses, health care support workers, nursing students and midwives across Scotland
NHS pay offer 2022-23 - ballot closed
Thank you to all RCN members employed by the NHS in Scotland on Agenda for Change terms and conditions who cast their vote in the ballot. Your participation will help inform the next appropriate steps in response to the Scottish government’s NHS pay offer. You can find out more about what happens now the pay ballot has closed.
Scotland Nurse of the Year 2022
The Royal College of Nursing in Scotland is delighted to be holding its first RCN Scotland Nurse of the Year Awards in November. The awards are designed to recognise, highlight and celebrate the dedication and outstanding professional care of nursing staff across Scotland.
Pay and pensions
Find out more about the RCN's Fair Pay for Nursing campaign, updates on progress on the pay award for 2022-23, NHS pensions and independent sector pay.
Safe staffing in Scotland
Find out more about our work on safe staffing and the implementation of the Health and Care (Staffing) (Scotland) Act
Update your details
Now, more than ever, we need to make sure we have the most up-to-date contact details for you, including preferred email address, contact number, place of work and employer.
COVID-19
Find information about what we are doing to support you, clinical guidance and advice about COVID-19 and work and other employment issues.
COVID 19: information for nursing students in Scotland
Share your experiences with us
In these extraordinary times we want to hear your story wherever you are working - in our communities, care homes or hospitals.
We will use what you share anonymously to inform our work to support our members and to influence decision makers on your behalf.
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14 Jul 2022
RCN Scotland responds to new UCAS data showing a drop in applications to nursing programmes
New UCAS data published today [14 July] shows a 12% drop in applications to nursing programmes in Scotland in the last year. The number of applicants to Scottish programmes is 7,930 as of 30 June 2022, compared to 9,010 in 2021.
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12 Jul 2022
RCN members in Scotland urged to take urgent action on NHS pay ballot
From today (12 July) RCN Scotland members working in the NHS can have their say on the Scottish government pay offer for 2022-23. Members working in NHS Scotland on Agenda for Change contracts are receiving emails and letters to enable them to vote.
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Nominations are open to elect seven members of the Scotland Board. All Scotland members who meet the eligibility cr… https://t.co/hRCyLaHZJz
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Have you nominated in our RCN Scotland Nurse of the Year Awards, designed to recognise and celebrate the dedication… https://t.co/flE3Y66Bb8
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Today nursing staff at QEUH delivered a 1800+ strong letter demanding serious action on safe staffing. Members are… https://t.co/345CMUsLla
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Do you have questions about changes to the NHS pension scheme? Join RCN National Officer Chris Musgrave for a prese… https://t.co/llWE8wopln
Latest blog posts
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24 Jul 2022
What would industrial action on NHS pay mean?
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14 Jul 2022
Enough is enough - it's time to send the strongest message possible
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28 Jun 2022
A simple step but crucial to success
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26 Jun 2022
A clinical role in care homes
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26 Jun 2022
Championing the voice of the care home nurse
Contact
While the RCN Scotland office in Edinburgh remains closed to the public, our library is able to be accessed by booking (Visit our library page for booking details). Please note that whilst the office is closed, the RCN remains open for business as usual, with services from the closed offices continuing remotely.
Check the RCN COVID-19 webpage for information and advice; contact RCN Direct on 0345 772 6100 - 8.30am-5pm weekdays, 9am-4pm weekends; or use our online advice form
Follow RCN Scotland on Twitter and Facebook for updates and information.
You can also find contact details for members of the RCN Scotland teams.
RCN Scotland Learning Hub
Learn about the RCN Scotland Library services available to you and how to visit the space.
Nursing Matters Podcast
Listen and subscribe to #NursingMatters - a new podcast from the RCN Professional Nursing Committee - discussing what really matters to nursing.
E-campaigning
Be the first to hear about our campaigns - sign up to receive a regular email with quick and easy online actions you can take to support our campaigns.
RCN Magazines
The RCN Magazines have gone digital. Visit our new online platform for all the usual unmissable features, incisive analysis and expert opinion.
Organising for Change
Have you considered joining in our Organising for Change training and development programme? Find out more about how this new model can help you influence for change in your workplace.
Page last updated - 04/08/2022
