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When leadership meets dedication – RCN General Secretary visits Scotland’s Nurse of the Year
Today (19 September), Nicola Ranger, RCN General Secretary & Chief Executive, visited Rashielee Care Home in Erskine, to meet with our 2025 Scotland Nurse of the Year, Kirsty Cartin, who manages the care home and her award-winning Deputy, Jennifer Carruthers, our 2025 winner of the Care Home Nursing...
Updated: 29 September 2026 -
Facilities Time - Securing reasonable time off for your rep duties
Facilities time is the paid time off that accredited trade union representatives (reps) are legally entitled to to carry out their union duties and the training required to fulfil the role. This resource covers how to secure reasonable time off for your rep duties.
Updated: 29 September 2026 -
Welcome RCN Students!
The RCN Library and Museum isn’t just the biggest nursing resource in Europe, it’s a hub of support, learning and wellbeing for our members across the UK.
Updated: 29 September 2026 -
Safety, equity and expertise: A turning point for learning disability nursing
Following the publication of the RCN’s UK review of learning disability nursing, Chair of the RCN Learning Disability Nursing Forum Sarah Jackson shares her reflections on the review - and how we’ll be using this week’s RCN Learning Disability Nursing Forum in Focus Week to sound the call for member...
Updated: 29 September 2026 -
The Power of Community: Why Join the RCN Scotland Community of Practice for Care Home Nurses Working with Older Adults
Ahead of the fourth session of the Community of Practice for Care Home Nurses Working with Older Adults, Carol Dale discusses the benefits of joining this growing network.
Updated: 29 September 2026 -
Facilities Time for RCN Representatives - A guide for line managers
Facilities time is the paid time off that accredited trade union representatives (reps) are legally entitled to to carry out their union duties and the training required to fulfil the role. This resource is a guide for line managers.
Updated: 29 September 2026 -
RCN Facilities Time Policy Statement
Facilities time is the paid time off that accredited trade union representatives (reps) are legally entitled to to carry out their union duties and the training required to fulfil the role. This resource is the RCN Facilities Time Policy Statement.
Updated: 29 September 2026 -
Nursing Support Workers can join, get involved and succeed in the RCN
Sharon Mitchel on the important role of Nursing Support Worker members in the RCN.
Updated: 29 September 2026 -
On the case: Advice, support and representation from the RCN
Publication providing guidance for members on getting advice, support and representation from the RCN, covers support from your regional office, support for members working overseas, your rights and the rights of the RCN.
Updated: 30 September 2026 -
RCN Plymouth branch study day: Diabetes patient care in practice, including branch AGM
Expand your diabetes expertise, learn from local specialists and play a part in shaping the future of your RCN Plymouth Branch
Updated: 30 September 2026
