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.
-
11 Jul 2019
Briefing: Westminster Hall Debate, Legal duties of the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Wednesday 17 July, 2.30-4pm
Ahead of the Westminster Hall Debate on 17th July, we are briefing MPs to attend and speak about the need for explicit legal accountabilities, at every layer of the health and care system, for growing and developing the health and care workforce, nursing staff need to be able to provide safe and effective care in England.
-
5 Jul 2019
Competency framework for integration authority nurse board members
A joint publication by the RCN, NHS Education for Scotland (NES) and the Scottish Executive Nurse Directors (SEND)
-
2 Jul 2019
POLICY: Scottish Government consultation on a new public health body - Public Health Scotland
RCN Scotland response to the consultation on proposed new arrangements for public health which are designed to ensure the effective delivery of improved health and wellbeing outcomes for the population of Scotland.
-
13 Jun 2019
Further Advertising Restrictions for Products High in Fat, Salt and Sugar
RCN response to the Department of Health and Social Care and the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport on further advertising restrictions for products high in fat, salt and sugar.
-
30 May 2019
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Serious Violence: New Legal Duty to Support Multi-Agency Action
RCN response to the Home Office and Welsh Government's consultation on serious violence: new legal duty to support multi-agency action.
-
23 May 2019
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Inquiry into Legal Definition of Terminal Illness
RCN response to the APPG for Terminal Illness's inquiry into legal definition of terminal illness.
-
15 May 2019
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: NHS Legislation
RCN response to the Commons Select Committee's inquiry on NHS legislation.
-
9 May 2019
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Defining the Role of ICS in Workforce Development
RCN Response to NHS Confederation's consultation on defining the role of integrated care systems in workforce development.
-
2 May 2019
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Tackling Homelessness Together
RCN response to the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government on tackling homelessness together.
-
1 May 2019
Parliamentary Briefing - Stage 3 debate Health and Care (Staffing) (Scotland) Bill
Ahead of the Stage 3 debate on the Health and Care (Staffing) (Scotland) Bill, which takes place on Thursday 2 May, read why the RCN supports the principles of the Bill and about the six tests that provide a solid framework to support safe and effective care.
