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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20 Mar 2019
Restricting Promotions of Food and Drink that is High in Fat, Sugar and Salt
RCN response to the Department of Health and Social Care's consultation on restricting promotions of food and drink that is high in fat, sugar and salt.
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5 Mar 2019
Inquiry response: Health hazards in the health care environment
RCN Scotland response to the Scottish Parliament Health and Sport Committee inquiry to identify the scale of any health problems acquired from the healthcare environment in Scotland whilst also considering the wider implications for health facilities across Scotland.
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4 Mar 2019
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Appropriate Clinical Negligence Cover
RCN response to the Department of Health & Social Care's consultation on appropriate clinical negligence cover.
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26 Feb 2019
Public Health Outcomes Framework: Proposed Changes 2019 to 2020
RCN response to public health outcomes framework: proposed changes 2019 to 2020.
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22 Feb 2019
Parliamentary Briefing - STAGE 1 DEBATE: HUMAN TISSUE (AUTHORISATION) (SCOTLAND) BILL
The RCN supports the principles of the Human Tissue (Authorisation) (Scotland) Bill. In 2018 the RCN issued a position statement on soft opt out organ donation.
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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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30 Jan 2019
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Funding and Provision of Local Authorities’ Children’s Services
RCN response to the Commons Select Committee regarding funding and provision of local authorities’ children’s services.
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30 Jan 2019
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Credentialing
RCN response to General Medical Council (GMC)'s consultation on credentialing.
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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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25 Jan 2019
BRIEFING: House of Commons debate on the EU Withdrawal Agreement
The RCN is calling for a People’s Vote on the final Brexit deal to allow citizens to make an informed choice on decisions that will affect generations now and in the future.
