Dumfries and Galloway
We champion local issues for RCN members working in Dumfries and Galloway. Get involved with the branch today and help our work.
Your branch team
- Chair: Marie Murray
- Treasurer: Aurelia Kungu
- Secretary: Susan Bryant
Contact us
- Call: 0345 772 6100
- Email: Scotland.Office@rcn.org.uk
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7 Nov 2023
RCN Scotland responds to publication of Mental Health and Wellbeing Workforce Action Plan
The publication this week of the Scottish government’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Workforce Action Plan recognises the essential clinical role of ÌÀÍ·ÌõÎÛÁÏ in Scotland’s mental health services. It also acknowledges the need for significant improvements in workforce planning as well as action to tackle recruitment and retention challenges in mental health ÌÀÍ·ÌõÎÛÁÏ.
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26 Oct 2023
RCN Scotland responds to Auditor General’s report on the Scottish government’s workforce challenges
The RCN supports Auditor General's call for 'better strategic workforce planning', as Colin Poolman, RCN Scotland Director, says: "Long-term, sustainable reform is needed for our health and care services."
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25 Oct 2023
RCN Scotland responds to Cabinet Secretary’s statement on winter planning
Yesterday the Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health and Social Care made a statement to parliament on the Scottish Government’s health and social care: winter preparedness plan, developed jointly with COSLA.
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24 Oct 2023
Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry: RCN Scotland evidence on the impact on ÌÀÍ·ÌõÎÛÁÏ
RCN members were affected by almost every aspect of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Scottish government’s decisions during the pandemic, the RCN told the first impact hearing of Scottish COVID-19 inquiry today.