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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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.
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6 Jun 2022
RCN Last shift survey - Scotland briefing
In March 2022, the Royal College of Nursing invited nursing and midwifery staff from across the UK to tell us about their experiences of the last time they were at work. The survey provides valuable insight into the realities of staffing levels across Scotland, and the impact on our members and the people they are caring for.
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27 May 2022
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Human Rights Act Reform
RCN response to the Ministry of Justice (UK Government) consultation on the Human Rights Act reform.
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24 May 2022
POLICY: Scottish Government’s consulation on Scottish Mental Health Law (Scott) Review
We agree that ‘the purpose of the law should be to ensure that all the human rights of people with mental disorder are respected, protected and fulfilled’ and that it should ‘seek to ensure that the wider needs of people with mental disorder are met’ and with the four attendant principles. We caution that the various rights of staff must also be accounted for; that they require support; and we emphasise the need for safe staffing (including implementation of the Health and Care (staffing) (Scotland) Act 2019) and the proper resourcing of services.
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24 May 2022
POLICY: Scottish Government Cancer Strategy Consultation
The most important aspects of the cancer journey are an adequate workforce strategy for cancer care, particularly with respect to the recruitment, retention, and development of cancer nurse specialists.
