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Members working in social care and community health settings urged to participate in National Care Service forums
As part of the development of the National Care Service, the Scottish Government is hosting a series of regional forums over the summer to hear from people who have experience of delivering and accessing social care support.
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RCN Scotland issues winter warning
RCN Scotland is warning that the extreme pressures faced by Scotland’s health and social care services are set to continue this winter.
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Cabinet Secretary pressed on the need for a sustainable nursing workforce
RCN Scotland joined the Royal Pharmaceutical Society and the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy in a constructive discussion with the Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health and Social Care, Michael Matheson MSP at this week’s SNP Party Conference in Aberdeen.
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RCN members meet politicians to share their experiences of nursing in Scotland today
RCN members met politicians key politicians and senior nurse leaders in Edinburgh to discuss the action needed now to value nursing in Scotland.
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Expert body needed to ensure the forthcoming Employment Injuries Assistance benefit reflects modern workplace hazards
The Royal College of Nursing has backed proposals for a new expert body to advise the Scottish Government on modernising the industrial injuries benefit system to meet the needs of Scotland’s workers.
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RCN Scotland responds to new UCAS data showing a drop in applications to nursing programmes
New UCAS data published today [13 July] shows a 19% drop in applicants to nursing programmes in Scotland in the last year.
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Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry: RCN Scotland evidence on the impact on nursing
RCN members were affected by almost every aspect of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Scottish government’s decisions during the pandemic, the RCN told the first impact hearing of Scottish COVID-19 inquiry today.
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RCN members meet politicians to share experiences of nursing student financial hardship
Nursing students and newly qualified nurses met with MSPs and senior nurse leaders in Edinburgh to discuss the action that’s needed to ensure all nursing students can complete their studies without falling into financial hardship.
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Changes to the NHS Scheme in Scotland from 1 October 2023
Scottish government increases NHS pension scheme contribution rate despite RCN consultation response highlighting members' objections.
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RCN Scotland responds to Auditor General’s report on the Scottish government’s workforce challenges
The RCN supports Auditor General's call for 'better strategic workforce planning', as Colin Poolman, RCN Scotland Director, says: "Long-term, sustainable reform is needed for our health and care services."
