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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26 Mar 2018
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Facing the facts, Shaping the future
RCN response to Health Education England's consultation on facing the facts, shaping the future.
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7 Mar 2018
PARLIAMENTARY BRIEFING: House of Commons Committee Stage on the European Union (EU) Withdrawal Bill
Parliamentary briefing on the EU Withdrawal Bill House of Lords Committee Stage, debate of the Whole House.
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6 Mar 2018
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Transforming Children and Young People’s Mental Health Provision: a Green Paper
RCN response to the Department for Education, Department of Health & Children and Young People’s Mental Health Green Paper team's consultation on transforming children and young people’s mental health provision.
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1 Mar 2018
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Nursing Associates’ Fees
RCN response to the NMC consultation on the proposed fees for the new nursing associate role that will be introduced in England.
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28 Feb 2018
PARLIAMENTARY BRIEFING: Westminster Hall debate on Funding higher education
Our briefing for the Westminster Hall debate on higher education funding outlines the impact of the introduction of tuition fees for undergraduate nursing education and the proposal to do the same for postgraduate nursing students.
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23 Feb 2018
POLICY - Care Inspectorate’s consultation on draft quality framework for care homes for older people
RCN Scotland response to Care Inspectorate’s consultation on draft quality framework for care homes for older people
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21 Feb 2018
PARLIAMENTARY SUBMISSION: Sustainability and Transformation Partnerships
Parliamentary submission to Health Committee's inquiry on sustainability and transformation partnerships.
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21 Feb 2018
PARLIAMENTARY SUBMISSION: Nursing Workforce Inquiry
Parliamentary submission to Health's Committee's nursing workforce inquiry.
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20 Feb 2018
PARLIAMENTARY BRIEFING: The House of Lords Second Reading EU Withdrawal Bill
We remain concerned that the UK’s withdrawal from the EU may: present new and exacerbate existing challenges around the sustainability, recruitment and retention of the existing and future nursing profession; dilute fair employment practices and workers’ rights, and; prevent the cross-border exchange of knowledge and skills.
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20 Feb 2018
POLICY - Discussion document to support further engagement on Safe and Effective Staffing in Health and Social Care
The RCN Scotland response to the Scottish Government’s discussion document to support further engagement on Safe and Effective Staffing in Health and Social Care.
