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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15 Jun 2020
PARLIAMENTARY: Health and Sport Committee - Resilience and emergency planning
RCN Scotland response to the Health and Sport Committee call for evidence around resilience and emergency planning in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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2 Jun 2020
RCN briefing - Scottish parliament debate on Covid-19: next steps for the NHS
For the debate in the Scottish parliament, read RCN Scotland's briefing on the next steps for the NHS.
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29 May 2020
POLICY: Independent review of mental health law in Scotland
RCN Scotland response to a review being carried out into the way mental health law is working in Scotland. This review was set up by the Scottish Government but it is independent from them. RCN believes that this legislation and other related Acts would benefit from a review and that this should take place with a human rights focus.
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19 May 2020
RCN response to Health and Sport Committee on COVID testing
RCN Scotland's response to two questions posed by the Scottish Parliament Health and Sport Committee in relation to testing for COVID-19.
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18 May 2020
BRIEFING: The Immigration and Social Security (EU Withdrawal) Bill
On Monday 18th April 2020, MPs will debate the Immigration and Social Security Bill which seeks to repeal freedom of movement. We are using this opportunity to raise our concerns that the future points based immigration system will impact nursing and social care and to call on the Government to scrap the Immigration Health Surcharge.
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5 May 2020
BRIEFING: Child Poverty Issue
RCN Briefing on Child Poverty Issue. A description of the RCN's activity on this Congress 2019 item.
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28 Apr 2020
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Improving Patient Safety
RCN response to NHS Digital's consultation on improving patient safety by bringing private healthcare and NHS information together into NHS systems.
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21 Apr 2020
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: NHS Net Zero
RCN response to the NHS's call for evidence on NHS Net Zero.
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17 Apr 2020
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Implementing Savings in Academic Years 2019-20 and 2020-21
RCN response to Office for Students' (OfS) consultation on implementing savings in academic years 2019-20 and 2020-21.
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16 Apr 2020
PARLIAMENTARY SUBMISSION: Management of the Coronavirus Outbreak Inquiry
Parliamentary submission to the Health and Social Care Select Committees inquiry on Coronavirus Preparations.
