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PARLIAMENTARY: Scotland’s Nursing and Midwifery Taskforce - Our Priorities for Action
RCN Scotland set out the areas for action that we have been raising and we believe should be included in the Taskforce recommendations.
Updated: 18 March 2024 -
PARLIAMENTARY: Implementation of the Health and Care (Staffing) (Scotland) Act
Following Scotland’s Safe Staffing Act coming into force on 1 April, this briefing sets out why this groundbreaking legislation is needed more badly than ever, and the key differences it will make for our members and those they’re caring for.
Updated: 9 April 2024 -
PARLIAMENTARY BRIEFING - National Care Service
RCN briefing on a National Care Service
Updated: 15 March 2022 -
PARLIAMENTARY BRIEFING - Programme for Government
RCN briefing on the Programme for Government
Updated: 15 March 2022 -
PARLIAMENTARY: Programme for Government 2023-24
RCN Scotland’s briefing on Programme for Government 2023-24. Our health and care services continue to face unprecedented pressures. For any health and social care initiatives announced in the Programme for Government to be effective, the Scottish Government must first deliver a sustainable plan to a...
Updated: 15 September 2023 -
RCN Cost of Living Survey - Scotland Summary
In January we surveyed our members, asking them how the cost of living is impacting their lives. With over 1,000 responses from members in Scotland, the results paint a stark picture of the financial challenges facing nursing staff and the impact this is having on their wellbeing, personal lives and...
Updated: 7 February 2024 -
PARLIAMENTARY: Proposed Commissioner for Older People (Scotland) Bill
RCN Scotland’s response to the Scottish Parliament’s consultation on the Proposed Commissioner for Older People (Scotland) Bill to establish an independent commissioner to promote and safeguard the rights and interests of older people.
Updated: 15 September 2023 -
PARLIAMENTARY: Stage 1 Debate—Scottish Budget 2024-25
This Scottish Budget comes at a time when our health and care services are under as much pressure as they have ever been. Our members are continuing to highlight significant pressures and concerns about patient safety across hospital, community and social care services.
Updated: 7 February 2024 -
PARLIAMENTARY: Pre-Budget Scrutiny 2024-25
RCN Scotland’s response to the Scottish Parliament’s Health, Social Care and Sport Committee call for evidence on their Pre-Budget Scrutiny 2024-25
Updated: 23 August 2023 -
PARLIAMENTARY: Scottish Budget 2024-25
RCN Scotland’s briefing to MSPs on the Scottish Budget for 2024-25.
Updated: 12 December 2023