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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11 Sep 2023
PARLIAMENTARY: Programme for Government 2023-24
RCN Scotland’s briefing on Programme for Government 2023-24. Our health and care services continue to face unprecedented pressures. For any health and social care initiatives announced in the Programme for Government to be effective, the Scottish Government must first deliver a sustainable plan to address chronic workforce shortages.
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29 Aug 2023
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Human rights at work
RCN response to the Human Rights Joint Committee on human rights at work.
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24 Aug 2023
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Shortage Occupation List: Call for Evidence 2023
RCN response to the Migration Advisory Committee on the shortage occupation list: call for evidence 2023.
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21 Aug 2023
PARLIAMENTARY: Pre-Budget Scrutiny 2024-25
RCN Scotland’s response to the Scottish Parliament’s Health, Social Care and Sport Committee call for evidence on their Pre-Budget Scrutiny 2024-25
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17 Aug 2023
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Care data matters: a roadmap for adult social care
RCN response to the Department of Health and Social Care's consultation on care data matters.
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5 Jul 2023
PARLIAMENTARY: Winter Planning 2023-24
RCN Scotland’s response to the Scottish Parliament’s Health, Social Care and Sport Committee inquiry into Winter Planning 2023/24
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28 Jun 2023
Nursing Student Finance: The true costs of becoming a nurse
Nursing students are facing serious financial hardship that is forcing them to consider leaving their course because they can no longer afford to keep studying the profession they love.
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24 May 2023
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Transfer Proposal for Change
RCN response to the Health Education England's consultation on transfer proposal for change - merger transfer to NHSE.
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16 May 2023
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Minimum Service Levels in Event of Strike Action: Ambulance Services
RCN response to the Department of Health and Social Care's (DHSC) consultation on minimum service levels in the event of strike action in the ambulance services.
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12 May 2023
PARLIAMENTARY BRIEFING: Illegal Migration Bill
A briefing to members of the House of Lords ahead of Second Reading stage detailing the RCN’s position on the Illegal Migration Bill.
