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RCN Scotland responds to new UCAS data showing a drop in acceptances onto nursing programmes
New UCAS data published today [21 September] shows a 14% drop in acceptances onto nursing programmes in Scotland in the last year.
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Lothian nurse researcher wins national award
Kath Williamson, a pioneering nurse and researcher, was announced as the winner of the Inspiring Excellence – Nursing Innovation and Research Award at the glittering RCN Scotland Nurse of the Year Awards ceremony tonight (12 June 2025).
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RCN members meet Minister to discuss national care service proposals
Nurses working in the community attended a roundtable meeting with Maree Todd MSP, Minister for Social Care, Mental Wellbeing and Sport, to discuss the critical role nursing plays in care homes and community health services.
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Tayside’s School Nursing Service recognised for their innovative care model
The NHS Tayside School Nursing Service was announced as the winner of the RCN Scotland Children’s Nursing and Midwifery Award at the dazzling RCN Scotland Nurse of the Year Awards ceremony tonight (12 June 2025).
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RCN Scotland calls for the Scottish government to act now on social care
The Scottish government must take urgent action now to tackle the major challenges facing the social care sector, rather than wait until the creation of a National Care Service (NCS).
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New RCN Scotland report highlights urgent need for nursing retention strategy
Scotland’s nursing workforce urgently needs a retention strategy to keep more nurses in their jobs at all stages of their career.
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RCN Scotland responds to Cabinet Secretary’s statement on winter planning
Yesterday the Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health and Social Care made a statement to parliament on the Scottish Government’s health and social care: winter preparedness plan, developed jointly with COSLA.
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Action across government required to tackle recruitment and retention challenges in rural and remote areas
RCN Policy Manager, Nicola Gordon, gave evidence this week to Holyrood’s Health, Social Care and Sport Committee as part of its inquiry into healthcare in rural and remote areas.
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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 Scotland calls Scottish government budget statement a 'missed opportunity'
Today's (19 December) Scottish government budget statement is light on detail and leaves nursing staff no wiser about the government's commitment to the Agenda for Change review.
