News

16 Apr 2021

RCN Scotland responds to SNP election manifesto

The SNP’s commitment to increase frontline health funding is welcome, as is the pledge to increase mental health funding and expand occupational and mental health support for staff.

16 Apr 2021

RCN consultative ballot on NHS pay offer opens

The RCN is asking members in Scotland to accept or reject the Scottish government’s offer of a single year pay deal 2021-22 for NHS Agenda for Change staff.

14 Apr 2021

RCN Scotland responds to Scottish Greens election manifesto

It’s very welcome that the Green party recognises that the contribution of nursing staff has been undervalued for too long and supports the RCN’s Fair Pay for Nursing campaign call for a 12.5% increase for nursing staff.

1 Apr 2021

Nursing staff recommended to reject Scottish government pay offer

The RCN is recommending that its members working in the NHS reject the Scottish government’s recent pay offer to staff.

25 Mar 2021

NHS pay in Scotland

The Scottish Government has offered a pay rise for NHS Scotland Agenda for Change staff.

23 Mar 2021

Nursing staff join the public to reflect on lives lost during the pandemic

The past year has demonstrated the highly skilled nature of nursing but the profession now needs time to recover, says RCN.

11 Mar 2021

NHS Scotland pay negotiations to commence following health trade union call

Scotland’s health trade unions have agreed to commence formal pay negotiations with the Scottish Government and NHS employers from this week.

11 Mar 2021

RCN Scotland comments on nursing student numbers announcement

Increase in student nurse numbers welcome but long term planning required.

5 Mar 2021

RCN champions overseas nursing staff and their support during the pandemic

Government must recognise contribution of overseas health care workers and grant automatic leave to remain in UK to these workers, their families and dependents.