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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3 Sep 2024
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Technical guidance on sexual harassment and harassment at work
RCN response to Equality and Human Rights Commission on technical guidance on sexual harassment and harassment at work.
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3 Sep 2024
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Smarter regulation: employment law reform
RCN response to Department for Business and Trade's consultation on Smarter regulation: employment law reform consultation.
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23 Aug 2024
POLICY: Public Health Scotland consultation on draft 5-year vaccinations and immunisation plan
RCN Scotland welcomes the mission statement of the plan but has concern around proposals to expand the non-registered vaccinator role.
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15 Aug 2024
PARLIAMENTARY: Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill
RCN Scotland’s response to Health, Social Care and Sport Committee’s call for evidence on the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill and Finance and Public Administration Committee’s call for evidence on the Financial Memorandum of the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill.
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31 Jul 2024
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: WHO Global Code Independent Stakeholder Reporting Instrument (2024)
RCN response to World Health Organization's consultation on the WHO global code independent stakeholder reporting instrument (2024).
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30 Jul 2024
POLICY: Adults with Incapacity Amendment Act
RCN Scotland response to the Scottish Government’s consultation on an Adults with Incapacity Amendment Act
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27 Jun 2024
POLICY: Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry Health and Social Care Impact Hearings - RCN closing statement
Closing statement on behalf of the Royal College of Nursing Scotland.
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18 Jun 2024
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: NHS Oversight and Assessment Framework
RCN response to NHS England's consultation on NHS oversight and assessment framework
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12 Jun 2024
POLICY: Scottish Government consultation on the delivering an Employment Injury Assistance Scheme
RCN Scotland agrees that the Industrial Injuries Scheme needs to be reformed and modernised particularly to include Long Covid
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12 Jun 2024
POLICY: Scottish Government consultation on the delivering an Employment Injury Assistance Scheme
RCN Scotland agrees that the Industrial Injuries Scheme needs to be reformed and modernised particularly to include Long Covid
