RCN Scotland calls for new Scottish government to prioritise workforce planning

In our fifth ‘The Nursing Workforce in Scotland’ report, we highlight that nursing staff have seen little meaningful improvement to health and care services, whether in the NHS or independent sector, including on fixing the workforce crisis. While the nursing workforce has grown, the gap between planned and actual staffing remains, with little adjustment to account for the continued increases in demand for services.

King’s Speech 2026 explained: what it means for nursing staff

A rundown of what plans the government has for the new parliamentary term

RCN West Yorkshire Branch

Information for members of the RCN West Yorkshire Branch.

RCN Humber Branch

Information for members of the RCN Humber Branch.

RCN Northern Ireland Future of branches - have your say

The job is far from done and patients and nursing staff will not thank the government if it now takes its eyes off the ball, says Royal College of Nursing

RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger said: “There’s been progress on NHS targets across the board and that is a huge testament to nursing staff who have worked under enormous pressure to deliver care for their patients"

Collaborating with the Imperial War Museum and their exhibition 'Unsilenced: Sexual Violence in Conflict'

At the end of August 2025, myself, Dr Liz Walsh (UK Professional Lead for Justice and Forensic Healthcare), Jess Davidson (RCN Fellow and Nurse Lead for Sexual Assault Referral Services in Scotland) and Thomas Matthews (one of our IT Audio Digital Engineers) visited the Imperial War Museum in London, to make a film in their exhibition, Unsilenced: Sexual Violence in Conflict.

Amplifying the voice of nurses working in the justice system, at home and abroad

Having dedicated her career to championing the role of nursing staff working in health and justice services, here RCN UK Professional Lead for Justice and Forensic Healthcare, Dr Liz Walsh, recounts her experiences amplifying this field of nursing around the world.

Become an RCN Ambassador

RCN ambassadors are members who promote the activities of the RCN and the benefits of membership to their nursing colleagues.

Call for volunteers: History of Pain exhibition

We’re looking for exhibition volunteers! This is a chance to research nursing history, learn new skills, and work with a small, enthusiastic team of staff and other volunteers.