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 Jan 2016
ASSEMBLY BRIEFING: Time to Care 2016 briefing (English)
RCN Wales produced a briefing for their Time to Care campaign, outlining the priorities for nursing from a survey of the membership in Wales in advance of the National Assembly for Wales elections in May 2016
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1 Jan 2016
ASSEMBLY BRIEFING: Time to Care 2016 briefing (Cymraeg)
RCN Wales produced a briefing for their Time to Care campaign, outlining the priorities for nursing from a survey of the membership in Wales in advance of the National Assembly for Wales elections in May 2016
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1 Jan 2016
ASSEMBLY BRIEFING: Time to Care 2016 priorities
RCN Wales produced an infographic for their Time to Care campaign, outlining the priorities for nursing from a survey of the membership in Wales in advance of the National Assembly for Wales elections in May 2016
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23 Dec 2015
POLICY: Student Bursaries, Funding and Finance in England
An update on the proposed changes to student nurse bursaries and the RCN position.
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21 Dec 2015
POLICY: Registered Nurses and Health Care Support Workers
A summary of established RCN positions on the education of the registered and non-registered nursing workforce. This policy document was updated in December 2015.
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16 Dec 2015
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: A National Guardian for the NHS
The RCN has responded to the Care Quality Commission’s consultation on a new role created to support whistleblowers in the NHS and improve reporting culture.
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16 Dec 2015
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Maternity Review
The RCN has responded to NHS England’s consultation assessing maternity care provision and considering how services should be developed to meet the changing needs of women and babies.
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14 Dec 2015
PARLIAMENTARY BRIEFING: Finance for Student Nursing Adjournment Debate
The RCN position on the Government’s proposals to change the funding system for health care students, by replacing grants with student loans and abolishing the cap on the number of student places.
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14 Dec 2015
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Strategic Directions for Nursing and Midwifery 2016-2020
RCN response to the World Health Organization who were seeking views towards the Development of WHO Strategic Directions for Nursing and Midwifery 2016-2020.
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9 Dec 2015
POLICY: RCN Scotland response to the Scottish Government consultation on the National Care Standards review
This is RCN Scotland's response to the Scottish Government consultation on the review of the National Care Standards, submitted in December 2015.
