News
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24 Jun 2022
Members urged to reject Scottish government pay offer in upcoming ballot
The RCN is to consult members on the pay offer from Scottish government of 5% for the majority of NHS staff working on Agenda for Change contracts.
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22 Jun 2022
Critical role of nursing must be recognised in plans for a National Care Service
The Royal College of Nursing in Scotland is calling for the critical role of nursing to be recognised and properly resourced as plans for a National Care Service (NCS) are developed.
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21 Jun 2022
Safe staffing timetable published following RCN pressure
Pressure from the Royal College of Nursing has led to the Scottish government publishing a timetable for Scotland’s safe staffing legislation today (21 June).
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15 Jun 2022
Long-overdue pay offer for NHS nursing staff in Scotland
Scottish government offers 5% pay increase for majority of NHS staff, which is well below what RCN members have been campaigning for.
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9 Jun 2022
Royal College of Nursing adds support for the introduction of safer injecting facilities
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has added its voice to the call for the UK government to support the introduction of safer injecting facilities across the UK.
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8 Jun 2022
Nursing through the eyes of children and young people
The pandemic has shone a light on nursing, however the profession is most often seen through the lens of an adult. As part of the Royal College of Nursing’s 2022 Congress, members have been shown how their profession is viewed through the eyes of children and young people.
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8 Jun 2022
Members calls for a safe staffing timetable gets a response
After consistent pressure from RCN Scotland, the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, Humza Yousaf MSP yesterday (Tuesday 7 June) confirmed that a timetable for implementation of safe staffing legislation in Scotland will be published by the end of June.
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7 Jun 2022
Latest nursing workforce figures lay bare staffing crisis
RCN Scotland for urgent action on nursing vacancies, as latest workforce statistics published.
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6 Jun 2022
Nursing leaders warn of risks to patients as nurses' concerns reach new high
New findings from the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) released today (Monday 6 June) for the start of its annual conference in Glasgow, shine a light on the impact of the UK’s nursing staff shortage and highlights the urgent need to implement Scotland’s safe staffing legislation.
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6 Jun 2022
Award winners from Scotland take a bow as Congress 2022 opens
Royal College of Nursing members from Scotland have been recognised for their achievements at the opening ceremony of RCN Congress 2022 at the SECC in Glasgow.
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