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 Oct 2022
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: English Language
RCN response to the Nursing and Midwifery Council's consultation on the English language.
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6 Oct 2022
BRIEFING: Industrial Action Strike Ballot
On the 6 October 2022 the Royal College of Nursing launched a ballot of members on NHS Agenda for Change pay.
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27 Sep 2022
SUBMISSION: RCN Priorities for Investment Following Publication of HM Treasury Growth Plan
The Royal College of Nursing priorities for investment following the publication of HM Treasury Growth Plan (23rd September 2022).
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22 Sep 2022
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: NMC Pre-registration Programme Requirements
RCN response to NMC's consultation on pre-registration programme requirements
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6 Sep 2022
CONSULTATON RESPONSE: NHS Pension Scheme: Proposed Uplifts to the Member Contribution Tier Thresholds
RCN response to the Department of Health and Social Care's consultation on the NHS pension scheme: proposed uplifts to the member contribution tier thresholds.
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1 Sep 2022
POLICY: Scottish Government’s consultation on a new Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy
RCN Scotland’s response to the Scottish Government’s consultation on a new Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy
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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.
