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Nursing support workers

in Scotland

Nursing Support Workers in Scotland

Welcome to the RCN Scotland page for nursing support workers (NSWs).  If you are working in a support role in nursing (such as HCSW, care assistant, HCA or carer), this page is for you.

RCN Scotland is committed to supporting NSWs and highlighting the contribution that those working in these important roles make to health and social care.  We offer a range of learning opportunities, including education events in workplaces across Scotland and webinars.

We are also passionate about making sure that our NSWs have a voice within the RCN so if you are looking to get a bit more involved in our work, if you have any feedback, or suggestions about what we could do more of to support our NSW members in Scotland then don't hesitate to contact our Learning & Development Officer, Jennifer Underwood, on Jennifer.underwood@rcn.org.uk

 

HCAs, APs, NAs and TNAs

Find out what the RCN can offer you if you are working in the nursing team.

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Education events in your area

We offer a range of education events in workplaces and online, specifically for nursing support workers in Scotland. To see what’s upcoming, visit out events pages.

NSW Facebook group

Join our Facebook group for NSW members working in Scotland.

Here you can share ideas with other NSWs and stay up to date with new RCN Scotland developments. Visit facebook to request to join.

RCN Library

Did you know the RCN Library has lots of books, journals and other resources specifically for NSWs? Our Information Specialists are on hand to help you find good quality information to support your practice. They can also run training sessions to help equip you with the skills to effectively search for online information.

Bespoke learning

We welcome requests to deliver learning for NSWs in your workplace.  We currently offer accountability and delegation, record keeping and social media awareness sessions but we would be delighted to discuss any bespoke requests that you may have. 

You can contact us on LDScotEvents@rcn.org.uk to discuss your requirements. 

RCN First Steps

RCN First Steps is an online learning resource which supports the relevant codes that NSWs work to. It’s been created for NSWs and covers a wide range of topics including; the role of NSW and boundaries, person centred care, safeguarding, communication, record keeping, equality and diversity, infection prevention and continuing professional development. 
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First steps
There’s lots of other UK resources to support NSWs learning and development on our learning resources page.

Page last updated - 23/07/2025

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