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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21 Feb 2018
PARLIAMENTARY SUBMISSION: Sustainability and Transformation Partnerships
Parliamentary submission to Health Committee's inquiry on sustainability and transformation partnerships.
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21 Feb 2018
PARLIAMENTARY SUBMISSION: Nursing Workforce Inquiry
Parliamentary submission to Health's Committee's nursing workforce inquiry.
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20 Feb 2018
PARLIAMENTARY BRIEFING: The House of Lords Second Reading EU Withdrawal Bill
We remain concerned that the UK’s withdrawal from the EU may: present new and exacerbate existing challenges around the sustainability, recruitment and retention of the existing and future nursing profession; dilute fair employment practices and workers’ rights, and; prevent the cross-border exchange of knowledge and skills.
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20 Feb 2018
POLICY - Discussion document to support further engagement on Safe and Effective Staffing in Health and Social Care
The RCN Scotland response to the Scottish Government’s discussion document to support further engagement on Safe and Effective Staffing in Health and Social Care.
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7 Feb 2018
PARLIMENTARY: Inquiry into corporate governance in health and social care in Scotland February 2018
The RCN's evidence to the Health and Sport Committee's inquiry into corporate governance in health and social care in Scotland.
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30 Jan 2018
POLICY: A healthier future - action and ambitions on diet, activity and healthy weight
RCN Scotland response to the Scottish Government consultation on a healthier future - action and ambitions on diet, activity and healthy weight
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26 Jan 2018
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Reducing the Need for Restraint and Restrictive Intervention
RCN response to Department of Health and Department for Education's consultation on reducing the need for restraint and restrictive intervention.
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26 Jan 2018
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Promoting professionalism, reforming regulation
This is the RCN response to the Government’s consultation on reforming the healthcare regulation system. This is a unique opportunity to set up regulatory and educational standards for new healthcare roles that best protect public safety, increase workforce flexibility and deliver improved productivity from the outset.
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25 Jan 2018
PARLIMENTARY: Inquiry into impact of leaving the EU on health and social care in Scotland January 2018
RCN Scotland response to the Health and Sport Committee's inquiry on the impact of Brexit on health and social care in Scotland.
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15 Jan 2018
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Safe, Sustainable and Productive Staffing in Urgent and Emergency Care
RCN response to NHS Improvement's consultation on safe, sustainable and productive staffing in urgent and emergency care.
