RCN Scotland writes to Scottish and UK Governments seeking clarity on the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill

In response to Cabinet Secretary Neil Gray’s recent appearance at Holyrood's Health, Social Care and Sport Committee, during which he said that certain parts of the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill need to be removed, we have written to Mr Gray and the Secretary of State for Scotland to seek urgent clarity on the matter.

A milestone for health care in mid Wales as first nurses qualify from Aberystwyth University

History was made in Aberystwyth this summer, as the very first cohort of nurses educated at Aberystwyth University have now qualified to work in the health service.

Assisted Dying Bill completes stage 2 in the Scottish Parliament

RCN Scotland secures important changes to improve the safeguards for nursing staff.

Navigating organisational change in staff-side roles within an ICB

Organisational change is a constant in the NHS, and while it can bring important opportunities for reflection, collaboration, and growth, it also creates uncertainty for the humans involved.

BRIEFING: Mass lobby of Parliament on "earned settlement" proposals, 11th March 2026

RCN briefing for the mass lobby of Parliament on the UK Government's "earned settlement" proposals, 11th March 2026.

Postal loan

Postal loan

Pain and Palliative Care Forum

We inform members about new evidence and initiatives and develop frameworks and practice guidance for nursing teams.

Redeployment and reorganisation

Help for RCN members when they are being redeployed on a short and long term basis.

History of nursing articles

Rheumatology Nursing Forum

We aim to lead the development of rheumatology nursing practice, promote the nature, scope and value of rheumatology nursing and influence changes that will benefit both patients and nurses.