Lothian and Borders Branch
We champion local issues for ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ members working in Lothian and Borders. Get involved today to help our work.
Your branch team
- Chair: Fiona Jolly
- Treasurer: Tobias Kunkel
- Secretary: Nicole Dron
Get in touch
- Call: 0345 772 6100
- Email: Scotland.Office@rcn.org.uk
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12 Jun 2025
Dedicated care home nurse announced as ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ Scotland Nurse of the Year 2025
Kirsty Cartin was called "truly inspiring" for supporting staff and developing students in "a too often overlooked area of nursing"
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12 Jun 2025
ENT Emergency Nurse Practitioner recognised in ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ Scotland Awards
Kirstie Law, an Emergency Nurse Practitioner on an ear, nose, and throat ward at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow, was announced as the winner of the ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ Scotland Adult Nursing Award at the dazzling ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ Scotland Nurse of the Year Awards ceremony tonight (12 June 2025).
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12 Jun 2025
Passionate care home nurse scoops top prize at national nursing awards
Jennifer Carruthers, Deputy Manager at Rashielee Care Home in Erskine, was announced as the winner of the ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ Scotland Care Home Nursing Award at the dazzling ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ Scotland Nurse of the Year Awards ceremony tonight (12 June 2025).
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12 Jun 2025
Tayside’s School Nursing Service recognised for their innovative care model
The NHS Tayside School Nursing Service was announced as the winner of the ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ Scotland Children’s Nursing and Midwifery Award at the dazzling ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ Scotland Nurse of the Year Awards ceremony tonight (12 June 2025).
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12 Jun 2025
Inspirational care home manager recognised for outstanding leadership
Kirsty Cartin, Care Home Manager at Rashielee Care Home in Erskine, was announced as the winner of the Clinical Leadership Award at the dazzling ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ Scotland Nurse of the Year Awards ceremony tonight (12 June 2025).
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12 Jun 2025
Lothian nurse researcher wins national award
Kath Williamson, a pioneering nurse and researcher, was announced as the winner of the Inspiring Excellence – Nursing Innovation and Research Award at the glittering ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ Scotland Nurse of the Year Awards ceremony tonight (12 June 2025).
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12 Jun 2025
Renfrewshire based learning disability nursing team scoop national award
With their assertive outreach model, Renfrewshire’s Learning Disability Team were announced as the winner of the Learning Disability Nursing Award at the glittering ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ Scotland Nurse of the Year Awards ceremony tonight (12 June 2025).
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12 Jun 2025
State Hospital Team recognised for their inspiring learning programme
The State Hospital for Scotland sponsored Triple Jeopardy Team were announced as the winner of the Learning in Practice Award at the glitzy ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ Scotland Nurse of the Year Awards ceremony tonight (12 June 2025).
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12 Jun 2025
Trailblazing nurse recognised for a career of nursing excellence
Ann Gow, recently retired from her post as Nurse Director and Deputy Chief Executive at Healthcare Improvement Scotland, has been awarded the Chief Nursing Officer for Scotland Award for Excellence at the grand ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ Scotland Nurse of the Year Awards ceremony tonight (12 June 2025).
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12 Jun 2025
Moray nurse celebrated for revolutionising dementia care in care homes
NHS Grampian’s Specialist Nurse in Dementia for Care Homes, Kenny Davidson, was announced as the winner of the Mental Health Nursing Award at the grand ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ Scotland Nurse of the Year Awards ceremony tonight (12 June 2025).
