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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28 Apr 2020
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Improving Patient Safety
RCN response to NHS Digital's consultation on improving patient safety by bringing private healthcare and NHS information together into NHS systems.
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21 Apr 2020
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: NHS Net Zero
RCN response to the NHS's call for evidence on NHS Net Zero.
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17 Apr 2020
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Implementing Savings in Academic Years 2019-20 and 2020-21
RCN response to Office for Students' (OfS) consultation on implementing savings in academic years 2019-20 and 2020-21.
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16 Apr 2020
PARLIAMENTARY SUBMISSION: Management of the Coronavirus Outbreak Inquiry
Parliamentary submission to the Health and Social Care Select Committees inquiry on Coronavirus Preparations.
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2 Apr 2020
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Commission on Alcohol Harm
RCN response to Alcohol Health Alliance UK's consultation on commission on alcohol harm.
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2 Apr 2020
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Primary Care Network Services Specifications
RCN response to NHS England's consultation on primary care network services specifications.
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24 Mar 2020
PARLIAMENTARY BRIEFING - Coronavirus Bill 2020
This briefing has been issued to MPs and members of the House of Lords in advance of the Westminster Government debating the emergency legislation required to support the UK to tackle the coronavirus pandemic.
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23 Mar 2020
Parliamentary Briefing - Coronavirus Bill 24 March 2020
The Scottish Parliament will debate the Coronavirus Bill on Tuesday 24 March 2020. This is the RCN's briefing to MSPs on the provisions of the Bill, outlining the RCN's position and concerns on the issues covered in the Bill.
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6 Feb 2020
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: 2020/21 NHS Standard Contract
The RCN has responded to NHS England's consultation on the 2020/21 NHS Standard Contract.
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6 Feb 2020
POLICY: Scottish Government's Forensic Mental Health Review (FMHR)
Nursing is at the forefront of mental health service provision and innovation in Scotland and RCN Scotland welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to the FMHR.
