
Dumfries and Galloway
We champion local issues for ¹úÄÚ¾«Æ·ÒÁÈ˾þþþø¾ members working in Dumfries and Galloway. Get involved with the branch today and help our work.
Your branch team
- Chair: Evan Keir
- Treasurer: Criston Eckberg
- Secretary: Aurelia Kungu
Contact us
- Call: 0345 772 6100
- Email: Scotland.Office@rcn.org.uk
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27 Sep 2023
¹úÄÚ¾«Æ·ÒÁÈ˾þþþø¾ 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 ¹úÄÚ¾«Æ·ÒÁÈ˾þþþø¾ consultation response highlighting members' objections.
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21 Sep 2023
¹úÄÚ¾«Æ·ÒÁÈ˾þþþø¾ 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
¹úÄÚ¾«Æ·ÒÁÈ˾þþþø¾ 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.