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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13 Feb 2019
Member Briefing - Post Stage 2 debate Health and Care (Staffing) (Scotland) Bill
The Scottish Parliament’s Health and Sport Committee has now concluded its stage 2 proceedings on the Health and Care (Staffing) (Scotland) bill. Many of the amendments lodged by MSPs had been inspired by the work that the RCN has done on the bill and through the Ask for more campaign.
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28 Jan 2019
Parliamentary Briefing - Stage 2 debate Health and Care (Staffing) (Scotland) Bill
The RCN welcomes many of the amendments lodged ahead of stage 2, which it feels would improve and strengthen the Bill. In particular, the shift to a multidisciplinary focus is welcome.
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4 Dec 2018
Parliamentary Briefing - Stage 1 debate Health and Care Staffing Scotland Bill
The RCN supports the principles of the Health and Care (Staffing) (Scotland) Bill.
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5 Sep 2018
Written submission (Human Tissue (Authorisation) (Scotland) Bill)
RCN Scotland’s response to the call for views issued by the Scottish Parliament’s Health and Sport Committee on the Human Tissue (Authorisation) (Scotland) Bill.
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25 Jul 2018
Written submission (Finance and Constitution Committee call for views Health and Care (Staffing) (Scotland) Bill Financial Memorandum)
RCN Scotland’s response to the call for views issued by the Scottish Parliament’s Finance and Constitution Committee on the Health and Care (Staffing) (Scotland) Bill Financial Memorandum
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25 Jul 2018
Written submission (Health & Sport Committee call for views Health and Care (Staffing) (Scotland) Bill)
RCN Scotland’s response to the call for views issued by the Scottish Parliament’s Health and Sport Committee on the Health and Care (Staffing) (Scotland) Bill
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30 Apr 2018
POLICY: Loneliness and social isolation strategy
RCN response to the Scottish Government Consultation on their Loneliness and Social Isolation Strategy
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26 Apr 2018
POLICY: Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 Proposals for Reform
RCN response to the Scottish Government Consultation on Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 Proposals for Reform
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26 Apr 2018
POLICY: Scottish Suicide Prevention Action Plan
RCN response to the Scottish Government consultation on Scottish Government’s new Suicide Prevention Action Plan
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23 Feb 2018
POLICY - Care Inspectorate’s consultation on draft quality framework for care homes for older people
RCN Scotland response to Care Inspectorate’s consultation on draft quality framework for care homes for older people