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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12 Jul 2017
PARLIMENTARY: Inquiry into Digital Technology and Innovation in the NHS
Evidence from RCN Scotland on priorities for technology in health and social care, submitted to the Scottish Parliament’s Health and Sport Committee Inquiry into Technology and Innovation in the NHS.
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5 Jul 2017
POLICY - RCN response to the Scottish Government consultation on a Safe and Effective Staffing Bill
RCN Scotland consultation response, setting out how legislation could ensure safe and effective staffing and impact positively on the safety and quality of care and the outcomes for individuals using services by ensuring that the right staff with the right skills are in place to deliver care in all settings and at all times.
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30 Jun 2017
POLICY - 'Equally Safe' strategy consultation response
RCN Scotland response to the Scottish Government's consultation on 'Equally Safe' strategy.
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31 May 2017
PARLIAMENTARY BRIEFING: Protecting workers' rights
Facility time allowing union representatives to stand up for workers' rights is linked to increased productivity, crucial to delivering high quality patient care, says RCN Scotland.
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15 May 2017
POLICY - Safe staffing in Scotland - Briefing for members
Information, advice and how to have your say on safe staffing legislation in Scotland
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9 May 2017
PARLIAMENTARY BRIEFING: Nurses' pay
The RCN is calling on politicians to end the 1% pay cap and pay a fair wage to all members of nursing teams.
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13 Apr 2017
RCN Scotland briefing on the preventative agenda
Nurses already make a significant impact on preventing disease and avoiding unnecessary hospital admission or treatment. Their role will only increase as the Scottish Government implements its public health agenda.
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31 Mar 2017
RCN Scotland workforce planning consultation response
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) believes that if Scotland is to have the workforce it needs to deliver care for people across Scotland, now and in the future, then an overarching health and social care workforce plan is important.
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28 Feb 2017
POLICY: The Modern Outpatient
In broad terms, there are key messages in the Modern Outpatients document which align to RCN priorities. However, the document sets out an ambitious programme of reform in just three years.
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25 Jan 2017
POLICY: A digital strategy for Scotland 2017 and beyond: a view from the professions
A joint submission from professional leaders in primary care to the Scottish Government’s National Digital Strategy consultation.