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.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Stephanie Callaghan, Annabelle Ewing, Clare Haughey (Registered interest)
, Jamie Hepburn, Bill Kidd, Rona Mackay, Paul McLennan, Edward Mountain, Kevin Stewart, David Torrance, Evelyn Tweed, Elena Whitham