RCN briefings
Policy briefings, parliamentary briefings and consultation responses on the issues that matter to nursing staff
The RCN works with government, think tanks and other stakeholders to ensure the voice of nursing is heard. You can get involved in policy development by taking part in surveys, workshops, seminars and briefings.
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18 Mar 2024
PARLIAMENTARY: Scotland’s Nursing and Midwifery Taskforce - Our Priorities for Action
RCN Scotland set out the areas for action that we have been raising and we believe should be included in the Taskforce recommendations.
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14 Mar 2024
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: The Labour Party Mental Health Review
RCN response to Labour Party's consultation on the Labour Party mental health review.
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11 Mar 2024
POLICY: Gender Identity Healthcare Standards
RCN Scotland’s response to the Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) consultation on Gender Identity Healthcare Standards
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11 Mar 2024
PARLIAMENTARY: International Long Covid Awareness Day 2024
A briefing for MSPs of the Scottish Parliament calling for better support for nursing staff living with Long COVID,
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8 Mar 2024
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Health and Social Care statistical outputs
RCN response to Department of Health and Social Care's consultation on health and social care statistical outputs.
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1 Mar 2024
PARLIAMENTARY BRIEFING: Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill 2023-24
RCN briefing for members of the House of Lords ahead of the report stage of the Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill.
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7 Feb 2024
PARLIAMENTARY: Stage 1 Debate—Scottish Budget 2024-25
This Scottish Budget comes at a time when our health and care services are under as much pressure as they have ever been. Our members are continuing to highlight significant pressures and concerns about patient safety across hospital, community and social care services.
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7 Feb 2024
RCN Cost of Living Survey - Scotland Summary
In January we surveyed our members, asking them how the cost of living is impacting their lives. With over 1,000 responses from members in Scotland, the results paint a stark picture of the financial challenges facing nursing staff and the impact this is having on their wellbeing, personal lives and work.
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5 Feb 2024
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Minimum service levels (MSLs) in education
RCN response to Department for Education's consultation on minimum service levels (MSLs) in education.
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30 Jan 2024
PARLIAMENTARY BRIEFING: Employment practices for internationally recruited health and social care staff
RCN briefing for MPs ahead of the Westminster Hall debate on employment practices for internationally recruited health and social care staff.
