Groundbreaking safe staffing legislation comes into force but more nurses are needed

Scotland’s safe staffing legislation comes into force from today (1 April 2024). This is an opportunity to acknowledge the years of RCN campaigning that have got us to this point.

NHS Scotland pay consultation opens today

RCN Scotland is consulting members working in the NHS on whether they accept or reject the 5.5% pay offer.

Result of RCN Scotland consultation on NHS pay offer

RCN members have voted to accept the pay offer to NHS staff on Agenda for Change contracts.

On the anniversary of the Safe Staffing Act, we ask ‘What difference has a year made?’

Tomorrow (1 April), it will have been exactly a year since Scotland’s safe staffing legislation came into force. The Act itself was never intended to be an instant fix for the issues in the nursing workforce and more work is required, says Eileen McKenna.

Mental health knows no rules! An evening with Richard D France

Join us for an evening of art, music and mental health, exploring mental health, neurodivergence and d/Deaf creatives.

Obesity: supporting bariatric care in the community

Clinical nurse specialist Kath explains how nursing staff can reduce stigma and improve outcomes for people living with obesity

Educational programmes and services

RCN's Educational programmes and services provide a range of tools which can help organisations to improve patient care and patient experience in the UK

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Industrial action explained: what happens before nursing staff can strike?

Find out what it means to take industrial action and what statutory requirements must be met for it to be lawful

Striking a balance: patient safety during industrial action

It’s two years since nursing staff in Northern Ireland took part in historic strike action. They explain how they preserved patient safety, while still making an impact