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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8 Nov 2016
PARLIAMENTARY BRIEFING: Scottish Government debate: Health and social care (European Union workforce) 8 November 2016
RCN briefing for MSPs calls on the Scottish Government to work together with the UK government, and other political parties and stakeholders across Scotland to minimise the potential impact of Brexit on the health and social care workforce.
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4 Nov 2016
PARLIAMENTARY BRIEFING: Scottish Conservatives debate: NHS in Scotland 2 November 2016
On 2 November 2016, the Scottish Parliament debated a Scottish Conservatives motion on the NHS in Scotland. The RCN provided a briefing for MSPs setting out the organisation's position on some of the pressing issues.
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28 Oct 2016
POLICY: Emerging Directions: An analysis of Scottish integration authority strategic plans with a focus on nursing and health care issues
A review of all 31 integration authority (IA) strategic commissioning plans which had to be completed by April 2016 as the Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland) Act 2014 was fully commenced. The RCN commissioned this report to understand what the plans said about the future of health and care services and nursing in order to shape the future work of the College in this changing landscape.
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21 Oct 2016
POLICY: RCN Scotland submission to the NHS targets review
RCN Scotland contribution to the principles of the Scottish Government review of NHS targets.
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19 Oct 2016
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Long-term Sustainability of the NHS
RCN response to the House of Lords Committee on NHS sustainability.
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18 Oct 2016
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Development of Social Care Wales registration rules and fitness to practice rules
RCN Wales has responded to the Care Council for Wales consultation on the development of Social Care Wales registration rules and fitness to practice rules
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18 Oct 2016
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Welsh Language Strategy
RCN Wales has responded to the Welsh Government consultation on a draft strategy to achieve a million Welsh speakers by 2050
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17 Oct 2016
POLICY: The contribution of registered nurses in Scotland’s care home teams
RCN Scotland is starting a conversation with members and stakeholders about what the future will look like for care homes, and what the role of nursing will be in that future.
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14 Oct 2016
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: National strategy on violence against women, domestic abuse and sexual violence
RCN Wales has responded to the Welsh Government consultation on the national strategy on violence against women, domestic abuse and sexual violence
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14 Oct 2016
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Welsh Language Standards – Improving services for Welsh speakers within the health sector
RCN Wales has responded to the Welsh Government consultation on Welsh Language Standards – Improving services for Welsh speakers within the health sector
