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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25 Aug 2022
POLICY: Proposed Drugs Death (Prevention) (Scotland) Bill
RCN members debated and subsequently passed a resolution at our 2022 Congress which called on RCN Council to lobby the UK Government to support the introduction of safer injecting facilities across the UK. RCN Scotland therefore supports any attempts to introduce overdose prevention centres in Scotland.
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24 Aug 2022
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Helping Savers Understand their Pension Choices
RCN response to Department of Work and Pensions' consultation on helping savers understand their pension choices.
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24 Aug 2022
Proposals to expand the ULEZ London-wide from August 2023
RCN response to Transport for London's consultation on improving air quality and Londoner’s health, tackling climate change and reducing congestion.
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9 Aug 2022
POLICY: Proposed Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) (Scotland) Bill
RCN Scotland supports the intention behind the proposed Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) (Scotland) Bill. While we have not received a significant number of representations from members who feel threatened by protests at sites, we strongly support the principle that staff and services users should be able to access sites without any impediment or fear.
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28 Jul 2022
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Draft Code of Governance for NHS Provider Trusts
RCN response to NHS England's consultation on the draft Code of Governance for NHS Provider Trusts.
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25 Jul 2022
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Mental Health and Wellbeing Plan
RCN Response to the Department of Health and Social Care's call for evidence on the Mental Health and Wellbeing Plan.
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21 Jul 2022
POLICY: Scottish Government’s consulation on Scottish Mental Health Law (Scott) Review - Additional Proposals
RCN Scotland response to the additional proposals around independent advocacy and advance statements
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1 Jul 2022
POLICY: Scottish Government’s consultation on a Data Strategy for Health and Social Care
RCN Scotland’s response to the Scottish Government’s consultation on a Data Strategy for Health and Social Care
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30 Jun 2022
POLICY: Scottish Government Health and Social Care Strategy for Older People
The RCN welcomes the opportunity to respond to the Scottish Government’s consultation on the proposed Strategy for Older People.
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20 Jun 2022
PARLIAMENTARY SUBMISSION: Designing a Public Services Workforce Fit for Future
RCN submission to the Public Services Committee on designing a public services workforce fit for future.
