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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30 Jun 2017
POLICY - 'Equally Safe' strategy consultation response
RCN Scotland response to the Scottish Government's consultation on 'Equally Safe' strategy.
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22 Jun 2017
CONSULTATION RESPONSE - Availability of Gluten-Free foods on NHS prescriptions
RCN response to the Department of Health's proposal to make changes to the availability of gluten-free foods that are prescribed on the NHS.
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21 Jun 2017
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Alcohol Structures - High Strength Cider Tax
RCN response to Alcohol structures - High Strength Cider Tax consultation.
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31 May 2017
PARLIAMENTARY BRIEFING: Protecting workers' rights
Facility time allowing union representatives to stand up for workers' rights is linked to increased productivity, crucial to delivering high quality patient care, says RCN Scotland.
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15 May 2017
POLICY - Safe staffing in Scotland - Briefing for members
Information, advice and how to have your say on safe staffing legislation in Scotland
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12 May 2017
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Protecting Whistleblowers Seeking Jobs in the NHS
RCN response to the Department of Health's consultation on draft regulations that prevent an NHS employer from discriminating against applicants who appear to have been whistleblowers.
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9 May 2017
PARLIAMENTARY BRIEFING: International Nurses' Day
Nurses’ Day takes place on 12 May each year, the anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth. It’s a chance to celebrate the remarkable difference that nursing staff around the world make every day.
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9 May 2017
PARLIAMENTARY BRIEFING: Nurses' pay
The RCN is calling on politicians to end the 1% pay cap and pay a fair wage to all members of nursing teams.
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8 May 2017
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Safe, Sustainable and Productive Staffing in Mental Health Services
RCN response to NHS Improvement's consultation on safe, sustainable and productive staffing in mental health services.
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8 May 2017
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Ambulatory Management of PE
RCN response to the British Thoracic Society's consultation on ambulatory management of PE.
