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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12 Jan 2017
PARLIAMENTARY BRIEFING: Members' debate: Marie Curie report on inequities in palliative care 12 January 2017
RCN Scotland shares the view of the Marie Curie report ‘Challenging inequities in Palliative Care’ that health and social care professionals must ensure people are at the heart of care.
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9 Jan 2017
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Providing a 'Safe Space' in Healthcare Safety Investigations
RCN response to Department of Health's consultation on providing a 'safe space' in healthcare safety investigations.
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19 Dec 2016
PARLIAMENTARY BRIEFING: House of Commons debate on exiting the EU and workers’ rights, Monday 7 November 2016
The UK’s exit will have a profound impact on the existing and future nursing community in a wide range of areas. Our briefing outlines these key areas with particular focus on the impact of EU employment and social law provision.
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14 Dec 2016
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Use of agency workers during strike action
RCN Wales has responded to the Welsh Government consultation on the use of agency workers during strike action
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14 Dec 2016
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Dose Tapering of Biologics in Rheumatology Patients With Low Disease Act
RCN Wales has responded to the All Wales Therapeutics and Toxicology Centre consultation on dose tapering of biologics in Rheumatology patients with low disease activity.
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14 Dec 2016
ASSEMBLY EVIDENCE: Inquiry into medical recruitment
RCN Wales has responded to the National Assembly for Wales inquiry into medical recruitment
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14 Dec 2016
ASSEMBLY EVIDENCE: Implications for Wales of Britain exiting the European Union
RCN Wales has responded to the National Assembly for Wales consultation on the implications for Wales of Britain exiting the European Union
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14 Dec 2016
ASSEMBLY EVIDENCE: Public Health Bill
RCN Wales has responded to the National Assembly for Wales inquiry into the Public Health Bill
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12 Dec 2016
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Brexit and health and social care inquiry
The RCN has responded to the Health Select Committee's inquiry on the priorities for health and social care in the negotiations on the United Kingdom's withdrawal from the European Union.
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8 Dec 2016
POLICY STATEMENT: RCN Positions on Brexit
The paper sets out the priorities for nursing in the context of the United Kingdom's withdrawal from the European Union.