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Members tell MSPs about the need to value nursing

Marking exactly one year until the Scottish Parliament elections, RCN members met yesterday (Wednesday 7 may) with MSPs and senior nurse leaders to discuss the unique value that nursing can bring to efforts to renew and deliver sustainable health and care services to meet the needs of Scotland.

Beyond the binary

Resolution: Support for men who experience domestic abuse

That this meeting of RCN Congress condemns the lack of availability of practical, psychological and emotional support mechanisms for men who experience domestic abuse.

Resolution: Nursing student financial support

That this meeting of RCN Congress lobbies the governments of the four nations to commit to a review of the financial support available to nursing students.

Matter for discussion: A better work-life balance for nursing staff

That this meeting of RCN Congress discusses meaningful measures to improve work-life balance for nursing staff.

Working in partnership to prepare student nurses for end-of-life experiences

Submitted by the Hertfordshire Branch in collaboration with the Education Forum and the Students’ Committee

Resolution: Zero hours contracts and NHS nursing pay

That this meeting of RCN Congress asks RCN Council to investigate the negative impact of bank on NHS pay, terms and conditions of employment.

Resolution: Social care investment

That this meeting of RCN Congress demands the UK governments take urgent action to invest in social care.

Resolution: Accountability for patients in ambulances

That this meeting of RCN Congress calls on RCN Council to clarify the position of accountability of both organisations and registered nurses when caring for patients in ambulances waiting to access emergency departments.