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COVID-19

Find information about what we are doing to support you, clinical guidance and advice about COVID-19 and work and other employment issues.

COVID 19: information for nursing students in Scotland

Find out what you need to know about joining the workforce during the pandemic and what happens if you opt to continue studying

Moving forward on NHS pay

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RCN2020

Find out about the debates and events we have planned in place of RCN Congress.

AGM 2020

Find details about how you can get involved in the AGM taking place virtually on 6 August at 2pm.

72 news articles

29 Jul 2020
Public poll backs RCN demand for early nursing pay rise

New poll reveals public support for health unions’ efforts to bring forward nursing pay discussions.
21 Jul 2020
Start nursing pay discussions now, says RCN as government announces other public sector settlements

The RCN, along with other health unions, has been calling for pay discussions to be brought forward so that pay deals due to expire in 2021 can be replaced with a pay rise sooner.

Webinars on Complex Conversations and Decisions for Care Home Leaders

Supporting our members who work in care homes

The RCN is committed to supporting our members who work in care homes.

We've developed a set of information and resources to assist you in providing high quality care to residents.

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Due to ongoing developments related to COVID-19 pandemic, as a precaution, RCN Scotland offices in Edinburgh and Glasgow (including the RCN learning hub) are closed until further notice. Please note that whilst these offices have closed, the RCN remains open for business as usual, with services from the closed offices and libraries continuing remotely.

Check the RCN COVID-19 webpage for information and advice; contact RCN Direct on 0345 772 6100 - 8.30am-8.30pm, 7 days a week; or use our online advice form

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RCN Magazines

The RCN Magazines have gone digital. Visit our new online platform for all the usual unmissable features, incisive analysis and expert opinion.

Ask for More

How RCN helped to shape legislation on safe and effective staffing

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Nursing pay

Information on pay deal 2018-21

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Join our Care Home Network which provides members with a supportive environment to share best practice, offer solut… https://t.co/QIPi2LGbIV
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We’re holding a virtual Q&A session on NHS pay for RCN members in Scotland this evening from 8-9pm. Join… https://t.co/fUXNQSwkLu
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Don't miss it! Tonight we’re holding a virtual Q&A session on NHS pay for RCN members in Scotland from 8-9pm. Join… https://t.co/iEr3DtxOeU
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Read our comment onthe increase in the number of nursing students accepted onto courses in Scotland… https://t.co/iUxbbBcbDR