RCN Scotland
Representing nurses, health care support workers, nursing students and midwives across Scotland
Scotland Nurse of the Year 2022
The Royal College of Nursing in Scotland is delighted to be holding its first RCN Scotland Nurse of the Year Awards in November. The awards are designed to recognise, highlight and celebrate the dedication and outstanding professional care of nursing staff across Scotland.
Pay and pensions
Find out more about the RCN's Fair Pay for Nursing campaign, updates on progress on the pay award for 2022-23, NHS pensions and independent sector pay.
Safe staffing in Scotland
Find out more about our work on safe staffing and the implementation of the Health and Care (Staffing) (Scotland) Act
My RCN
Now, more than ever, we need to make sure we have the most up to date contact details for you. Visit MyRCN today and update your details
COVID-19
Find information about what we are doing to support you, clinical guidance and advice about COVID-19 and work and other employment issues.
COVID 19: information for nursing students in Scotland
Share your experiences with us
In these extraordinary times we want to hear your story wherever you are working - in our communities, care homes or hospitals.
We will use what you share anonymously to inform our work to support our members and to influence decision makers on your behalf.
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21 Apr 2022
RCN Scotland welcomes change in rules on access to FFP3 masks
RCN Scotland has welcomed confirmation from the Scottish government that staff working in health and social care can now have access to FFP3 masks based on risk assessment and personal preferences.
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21 Apr 2022
RCN Scotland welcomes increase in mileage rate for NHS staff
Mileage rates paid to nursing staff who use their own car for work are set to increase following lobbying from the Royal College of Nursing Scotland and other health trade unions.
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RCNScot - 2h
Join us on 29 June to debate how nursing in communities across Scotland need to change to meet the growing and chan… https://t.co/LTpgnlIF93
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RCNScot - 5h
Are you or a colleague a nursing leader who motivates staff, advocating for nursing and for high-quality, person-ce… https://t.co/VTkzSlKXyn
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RCNScot - 20h
We're pleased to announce our Edinburgh Library has now reopened on Tuesdays & Wednesdays to members! Call📞or email… https://t.co/loX9tAijbE
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RCNScot - May 19
Speaking about pressures on staff across Scotland, both @SueJWebber & @CMochan ask about the Health and Care (Staff… https://t.co/HZOHYsgD3H
Latest blog posts
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18 May 2022
Celebrating success: remembering the impact of RCN member action on safe staffing legislation
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11 May 2022
Time to celebrate the best of nursing in Scotland
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28 Apr 2022
Negotiations on pay long overdue but we don’t even have a start date
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27 Mar 2022
A voice for Students in Scotland
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3 Mar 2022
We must continue to stand united
Contact
While the RCN Scotland office in Edinburgh remains closed to the public, our library is able to be accessed by booking (Visit our library page for booking details). Please note that whilst the office is closed, the RCN remains open for business as usual, with services from the closed offices continuing remotely.
Check the RCN COVID-19 webpage for information and advice; contact RCN Direct on 0345 772 6100 - 8.30am-5pm weekdays, 9am-4pm weekends; or use our online advice form
Follow RCN Scotland on Twitter and Facebook for updates and information.
You can also find contact details for members of the RCN Scotland teams.
RCN Scotland Learning Hub
Learn about the RCN Scotland Library services available to you and how to visit the space.
Nursing Matters Podcast
Listen and subscribe to #NursingMatters - a new podcast from the RCN Professional Nursing Committee - discussing what really matters to nursing.
E-campaigning
Be the first to hear about our campaigns - sign up to receive a regular email with quick and easy online actions you can take to support our campaigns.
RCN Magazines
The RCN Magazines have gone digital. Visit our new online platform for all the usual unmissable features, incisive analysis and expert opinion.
Organising for Change
Have you considered joining in our Organising for Change training and development programme? Find out more about how this new model can help you influence for change in your workplace.
Page last updated - 18/05/2022
