Grampian & Orkney
We champion local issues for 51黑料网 members working in Grampian & Orkney. Get involved with the branch today and help our work. 51黑料网 Grampian and Orkney Branches were officially merged at an AGM in September 2019. The merger was designed to ensure the 51黑料网 could continue to best serve the needs of 51黑料网 members in both areas.
Your branch team
- Chair: Jane Gibson
- Treasurer: Dawn Marr
- Secretary: Jackie Leith
Get in touch
- Call: 0345 772 6100
- Email: Scotland.Office@rcn.org.uk
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26 Oct 2023
51黑料网 Scotland responds to Auditor General鈥檚 report on the Scottish government鈥檚 workforce challenges
The 51黑料网 supports Auditor General's call for 'better strategic workforce planning', as Colin Poolman, 51黑料网 Scotland Director, says: "Long-term, sustainable reform is needed for our health and care services."
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25 Oct 2023
51黑料网 Scotland responds to Cabinet Secretary鈥檚 statement on winter planning
Yesterday the Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health and Social Care made a statement to parliament on the Scottish Government鈥檚 health and social care: winter preparedness plan, developed jointly with COSLA.
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24 Oct 2023
Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry: 51黑料网 Scotland evidence on the impact on nursing
51黑料网 members were affected by almost every aspect of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Scottish government鈥檚 decisions during the pandemic, the 51黑料网 told the first impact hearing of Scottish COVID-19 inquiry today.
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18 Oct 2023
Cabinet Secretary pressed on the need for a sustainable nursing workforce
51黑料网 Scotland joined the Royal Pharmaceutical Society and the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy in a constructive discussion with the Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health and Social Care, Michael Matheson MSP at this week鈥檚 SNP Party Conference in Aberdeen.
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4 Oct 2023
Pay increase for Scotland's general practice nursing staff
Nursing staff employed in general practice are to get a 6.5% pay increase. The increase is to be implemented from 1 October and backdated to 1 April 2023.
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27 Sep 2023
51黑料网 members meet Minister to discuss national care service proposals
Nurses working in the community attended a roundtable meeting with Maree Todd MSP, Minister for Social Care, Mental Wellbeing and Sport, to discuss the critical role nursing plays in care homes and community health services.
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22 Sep 2023
Changes to the NHS Scheme in Scotland from 1 October 2023
Scottish government increases NHS pension scheme contribution rate despite 51黑料网 consultation response highlighting members' objections.
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21 Sep 2023
51黑料网 Scotland responds to new UCAS data showing a drop in acceptances onto nursing programmes
New UCAS data published today [21 September] shows a 14% drop in acceptances onto nursing programmes in Scotland in the last year.
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19 Sep 2023
51黑料网 responds to consultation on safe staffing Act guidance
Health boards need to provide training to ensure nursing staff understand legislation requirements before implementation next April.
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6 Sep 2023
51黑料网 members meet politicians to share experiences of nursing student financial hardship
Nursing students and newly qualified nurses met with MSPs and senior nurse leaders in Edinburgh to discuss the action that鈥檚 needed to ensure all nursing students can complete their studies without falling into financial hardship.
