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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9 Jul 2020
PARLIAMENTARY SUBMISSION: Unequal impact? Coronavirus and BAME people
RCN submission to the women and equalities select committee on the impact of COVID-19 on BAME groups.
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6 Jul 2020
PARLIAMENTARY SUBMISSION: Labour review into the impact of COVID-19 on Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities
RCN submission to Baroness Lawrence’s review into the impact of Coronavirus on Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.
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25 Jun 2020
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Shortage Occupation List
RCN submission to the MAC call for evidence on the shortage occupation list.
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24 Jun 2020
BRIEFING: COVID-19 and Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities
Debate on a Motion of the Effect of COVID-19 on Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.
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15 Jun 2020
PARLIAMENTARY: Health and Sport Committee - Resilience and emergency planning
RCN Scotland response to the Health and Sport Committee call for evidence around resilience and emergency planning in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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2 Jun 2020
RCN briefing - Scottish parliament debate on Covid-19: next steps for the NHS
For the debate in the Scottish parliament, read RCN Scotland's briefing on the next steps for the NHS.
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29 May 2020
POLICY: Independent review of mental health law in Scotland
RCN Scotland response to a review being carried out into the way mental health law is working in Scotland. This review was set up by the Scottish Government but it is independent from them. RCN believes that this legislation and other related Acts would benefit from a review and that this should take place with a human rights focus.
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19 May 2020
RCN response to Health and Sport Committee on COVID testing
RCN Scotland's response to two questions posed by the Scottish Parliament Health and Sport Committee in relation to testing for COVID-19.
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18 May 2020
BRIEFING: The Immigration and Social Security (EU Withdrawal) Bill
On Monday 18th April 2020, MPs will debate the Immigration and Social Security Bill which seeks to repeal freedom of movement. We are using this opportunity to raise our concerns that the future points based immigration system will impact nursing and social care and to call on the Government to scrap the Immigration Health Surcharge.
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5 May 2020
BRIEFING: Child Poverty Issue
RCN Briefing on Child Poverty Issue. A description of the RCN's activity on this Congress 2019 item.
