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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2 Apr 2020
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Primary Care Network Services Specifications
RCN response to NHS England's consultation on primary care network services specifications.
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2 Apr 2020
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Commission on Alcohol Harm
RCN response to Alcohol Health Alliance UK's consultation on commission on alcohol harm.
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24 Mar 2020
PARLIAMENTARY BRIEFING - Coronavirus Bill 2020
This briefing has been issued to MPs and members of the House of Lords in advance of the Westminster Government debating the emergency legislation required to support the UK to tackle the coronavirus pandemic.
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23 Mar 2020
Parliamentary Briefing - Coronavirus Bill 24 March 2020
The Scottish Parliament will debate the Coronavirus Bill on Tuesday 24 March 2020. This is the RCN's briefing to MSPs on the provisions of the Bill, outlining the RCN's position and concerns on the issues covered in the Bill.
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6 Feb 2020
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: 2020/21 NHS Standard Contract
The RCN has responded to NHS England's consultation on the 2020/21 NHS Standard Contract.
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6 Feb 2020
POLICY: Scottish Government's Forensic Mental Health Review (FMHR)
Nursing is at the forefront of mental health service provision and innovation in Scotland and RCN Scotland welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to the FMHR.
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30 Jan 2020
PARLIAMENTARY: Forensic Medical Services (Victims of Sexual Offences) (Scotland) Bill
RCN Scotland welcomes the Bill which will increase equity of access to healthcare services for people who have been hurt by rape and sexual crime.
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29 Jan 2020
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Developing a National Patient Safety Strategy for the NHS
RCN response to developing a national patient safety strategy for the NHS.
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15 Jan 2020
BRIEFING: Queen’s Speech debate, Health and Social Care
On Thursday 16th January, MPs will debate the Government’s plans for health and care over the course of the next parliamentary session. Our briefing sets out what nurses need and expect action on from the new Government and that we hope that the NHS Long Term Plan Bill for England will include accountability for safe staffing across all health and care settings.
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8 Jan 2020
Member briefing: National mental health initiatives in Scotland
The Scottish Government is taking forward four national mental health initiatives with which the RCN is closely involved. The RCN is delighted that mental health is getting renewed attention, with a real emphasis on improving services and embedding the rights of people using them.
