
Ayrshire and Arran Branch
We champion local issues for ÇÑ×ÓÊÓƵ members working in Ayrshire and Arran. Get involved with our branch today and help our work.
Your branch team
- Chair: Maria Allina Das
- Treasurer: Lorna Sim
- Secretary: Elissa Miller
Be the first to know about meetings and join the conversation today.
Contact us
- Call: 0345 772 6100
- Email: Scotland.Office@rcn.org.uk
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27 Sep 2023
ÇÑ×ÓÊÓƵ 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 ÇÑ×ÓÊÓƵ consultation response highlighting members' objections.
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21 Sep 2023
ÇÑ×ÓÊÓƵ 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
ÇÑ×ÓÊÓƵ 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
ÇÑ×ÓÊÓƵ 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’s needed to ensure all nursing students can complete their studies without falling into financial hardship.
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5 Sep 2023
ÇÑ×ÓÊÓƵ Scotland issues winter warning
ÇÑ×ÓÊÓƵ Scotland is warning that the extreme pressures faced by Scotland’s health and social care services are set to continue this winter.
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13 Jul 2023
ÇÑ×ÓÊÓƵ Scotland responds to new UCAS data showing a drop in applications to nursing programmes
New UCAS data published today [13 July] shows a 19% drop in applicants to nursing programmes in Scotland in the last year.
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7 Jul 2023
Members working in social care and community health settings urged to participate in National Care Service forums
As part of the development of the National Care Service, the Scottish Government is hosting a series of regional forums over the summer to hear from people who have experience of delivering and accessing social care support.
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28 Jun 2023
Nursing Student Finance: The true costs of becoming a nurse
Nursing students are facing serious financial hardship that is forcing them to consider leaving their course because they can no longer afford to keep studying the profession they love.
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22 Jun 2023
Nursing Team from Glasgow named Team of the Year
A nursing team from Glasgow which supports people with alcohol and drug addiction have been named Scotland’s Nursing Team of the Year at a glittering ÇÑ×ÓÊÓƵ Scotland Nurse of the Year awards ceremony yesterday evening.