Blogs

Julie Lamberth 14 Apr 2021

Remobilisation must prioritise staff wellbeing and safe staffing

As Scotland progresses along the route-map for easing COVID-19 restrictions, focus on the remobilisation and recovery of health and care services is increasing.

Susan Aitkenhead 1 Apr 2021

Prioritising mental health nursing

The impact of the past year on the nation’s mental health cannot be underestimated. For so many, issues such as social isolation, financial worries and bereavement are understandably taking a toll.

Susan Aitkenhead 1 Apr 2021

Proper staffing is vital for safe nursing care

It was well recognised that the health and social care workforce was struggling with workforce shortages long before the Covid-19 pandemic.

Julie Lamberth 25 Mar 2021

Update your details with the RCN today

Now more than ever the RCN needs members to update their membership details, says Julie Lamberth.

Julie Lamberth 12 Mar 2021

Protect the Future of Nursing

Julie Lamberth explains why the new campaign to let the next Scottish Government and future MSPs know what needs to be done to Protect the Future of Nursing is so important right now.

Susan Aitkenhead 25 Feb 2021

RCN Scotland launches new campaign ahead of Scottish election

Today (25 February) RCN Scotland launches Protect the Future of Nursing - our campaign for the Scottish election 2021. Susan Aitkenhead explains why, now more than ever, action is needed.

Norman Provan 7 Jan 2021

Extension of financial support to social care staff who are shielding

RCN has fought hard to make sure social care staff who are shielding do not lose out financially and, says Norman Provan, our efforts have not been in vain.

Norman Provan 10 Dec 2020