Consultations
Make your voice heard by responding to consultations on issues related to nursing.
What is a consultation?
A consultation is an opportunity for individuals and organisations (usually called ‘stakeholders’) to give their views about topics or proposals. Sometimes, it will be the Government who consult on a proposed policy change. This will give the RCN and its members the opportunity to share our views and positioning.
Why is it important to respond?
Consultations give us the opportunity to communicate our positions directly to decision makers, with the aim of aligning their views with ours. If successful, this type of influencing can provide the opportunity for improvements for the issues which impact our members.
How do I get involved?
You can respond to public consultations directly as individuals. You can also get involved in RCN responses through your forum or branch.
Current consultations
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There are currently no open consultations
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There are currently no upcoming consultations
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1 Dec 2016
CLOSED
Providing a 'safe space' in healthcare safety investigations
The Department of Health is seeking views on creating a balanced 'safe space' to allow NHS staff to speak up about incidents without the fear of being punished.
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30 Nov 2016
CLOSED
Our new Council committees - what do you think?
RCN Council would like to hear your feedback on the proposed terms of reference and role descriptors for its two new committees.
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31 Oct 2016
CLOSED
Managing Conflicts of Interest in the NHS
NHS England is seeking views on the issues around how conflicts of interest in the NHS could be managed.
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28 Oct 2016
CLOSED
Never Events Policy and Framework Review 2016
NHS Improvement are seeking views on never events policy and framework review 2016.
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13 Oct 2016
CLOSED
Reporting and Acting on Child Abuse and Neglect
The Home Office and Department for Education are seeking views on the possible introduction of mandatory reporting of child abuse and neglect or a duty to act in relation to child abuse or neglect.
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26 Sep 2016
CLOSED
Self-sufficient local government - 100% business rates retention
The Department for Communities and Local Government is seeking views on the government’s proposal to allow local government to retain 100% of the business rates they raise locally.
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23 Sep 2016
CLOSED
Specialised Services clinical commissioning policies and service specifications
NHS England is seeking views on a proposed clinical commissioning policy proposition on Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV.
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16 Sep 2016
CLOSED
Apprenticeship Standard for Senior Healthcare Support Workers (HCSW)
Skills for Health are seeking views on Apprenticeship Standard for Senior Healthcare Support Workers (HCSW).
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7 Sep 2016
CLOSED
New Health Data Security Standards and Consent/Opt-Out Model
The Department of Health is seeking views on the new health data security standards and consent/opt-out model.
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5 Sep 2016
CLOSED
Apprenticeship Funding Proposals
The Department for Education and Skills Funding Agency are seeking views on the Government’s proposals for funding apprenticeships.
