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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1 Mar 2016
POLICY: Education Strategy: The Future of Nursing Education in Wales
RCN Wales has published an education strategy, addressing the educational needs of the current and future nursing workforce
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1 Mar 2016
PARLIMENTARY BRIEFING: Health Committee Public Health Inquiry
Written evidence submitted by the Royal College of Nursing (PHP0017)
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28 Feb 2016
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: More than just words…. Follow-on strategic framework for Welsh language services in health, social services and social care
RCN Wales has responded to the Welsh Government consultation More than just words…. Follow-on strategic framework for Welsh language services in health, social services and social care
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26 Feb 2016
BRIEFING: RCN Scotland contribution to the Chief Nursing Officer review of district nursing
RCN Scotland contribution to the Chief Nursing Officer and Scottish Executive Nurse Directors review of district nursing.
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24 Feb 2016
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Professional duty of candour
RCN Wales has responded to the Care Council for Wales consultation on the professional duty of candour
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24 Feb 2016
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Antimicrobial resistance delivery plan
RCN Wales has responded to the Welsh Government consultation on the antimicrobial resistance delivery plan
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23 Feb 2016
PARLIAMENTARY BRIEFING: Stage 3 Debate: Budget (Scotland)(no.5) Bill
At a time when budgets and resources are stretched, and ever increasing demands are being placed upon Scotland’s health care services, it is imperative that funding decisions are taken in a wholly transparent manner, and that their success can be scrutinised in a meaningful way. We also need to see investment in prevention to demonstrate the Scottish Government’s seriousness about moving care out into the community. We are also calling for a new approach to by the end of 2016 to help our health care services to be sustainable in the future.
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22 Feb 2016
Trade Union Bill Lords committee stage briefing
RCN briefing for Committee Stage of the Trade Union Bill in the House of Lords
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22 Feb 2016
BRIEFING: Frontline Nurse Leadership: An International Perspective
This briefing analyses the experiences of Australia, New Zealand and the United States on the issue of ward leadership, and whether these case studies offer any lessons for the UK around key areas such as: having clear roles and responsibilities, effective succession planning, and ensuring that leaders have realistic workloads.
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22 Feb 2016
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Prevention and Control of Infections - Code of Practice
The RCN responded to the Department of Health's consultation on prevention and control of infections.
