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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9 Aug 2017
PARLIMENTARY: Inquiry into NHS Clinical Governance August 2017
RCN Scotland evidence submitted to the Scottish Parliament Health and Sport Committee’s inquiry into clinical governance
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4 Aug 2017
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: CQC's 'Our Next Phase of Regulation'
The RCN's response to the Care Quality Commission's consultation on 'Our Next Phase of Regulation'.
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17 Jul 2017
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Electronic Balloting for Industrial Action: Knight Review
RCN response to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy's consultation on electronic balloting for industrial action: Knight review.
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12 Jul 2017
POLICY - Principles for a technology-enabled health and social care service: A view from the health professions working in primary care
A joint statement from professional leaders in primary care, submitted to the Scottish Parliament’s Health and Sport Committee Inquiry into Technology and Innovation in the NHS.
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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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22 Jun 2017
CONSULTATION RESPONSE - Availability of Gluten-Free foods on NHS prescriptions
RCN response to the Department of Health's proposal to make changes to the availability of gluten-free foods that are prescribed on the NHS.
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21 Jun 2017
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Alcohol Structures - High Strength Cider Tax
RCN response to Alcohol structures - High Strength Cider Tax consultation.
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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.
