Motion · S6M-20923 · 26 Feb 2026

NHS Forth Valley's Prison Healthcare Team Named Finalist in the RCN Scotland Nurse of the Year Awards 2026

Lodged by Michelle Thomson Standard Motion 22 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates NHS Forth Valley's prison healthcare team at HMP and YOI Polmont on being named a finalist at the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Scotland Nurse of the Year Awards 2026; notes that the team has been shortlisted in the Nursing Team of the Year category, an award that recognises nursing teams that are committed to delivering person-centred, innovative and high-quality services that make a positive impact to service users, families and colleagues; further notes that the team has been nominated for consistently delivering safe and effective care in a complex prison environment, and for embodying NHS Forth Valley’s values of dignity, respect and equity; recognises that the RCN Scotland Nurse of the Year Awards celebrate the best in Scottish nursing, highlighting excellence and honouring the outstanding care and dedication of Scotland's nursing professionals; congratulates the prison healthcare team once again on this important recognition, and wishes everyone involved the very best of luck at the awards ceremony in April 2026.

Supporters (22)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.