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 Dec 2023
PARLIAMENTARY: Scottish Budget 2024-25
RCN Scotland’s briefing to MSPs on the Scottish Budget for 2024-25.
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4 Dec 2023
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Minimum service levels act - work notice guidance and code of practice
RCN response to Department for Business and Trade on minimum service levels act - work notice guidance and code of practice.
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4 Dec 2023
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Improving integrated commissioning in health and social care
RCN response to Department of Health and Social Care call for evidence on improving integrated commissioning in health and social care.
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1 Dec 2023
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Minimum service levels: Code of Practice on reasonable steps
RCN response to Department for Business and Trade on minimum service levels: code of practice on reasonable steps.
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15 Nov 2023
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Minimum service levels in event of strike action for hospital services
RCN response to the Department of Health and Social Care's (DHSC) consultation on the minimum service levels in event of strike action for hospital services.
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24 Oct 2023
POLICY: Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry Health and Social Care Impact Hearings - RCN opening statement
Opening statement on behalf of the Royal College of Nursing Scotland.
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13 Oct 2023
PARLIAMENTARY: Healthcare in remote and rural areas
RCN Scotland’s response to the Scottish Parliament’s Health, Social Care and Sport Committee inquiry on Healthcare in remote and rural areas
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9 Oct 2023
POLICY: Scottish Government consultation on a Review of the National Islands Plan for Scotland
RCN Scotland’s response to the Scottish Government consultation on a National Islands Plan Review
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2 Oct 2023
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: An inspection of the immigration system as it relates to the social care sector
RCN's response to the Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration's (ICIBI) call for evidence on an inspection of the immigration system as it relates to the social care sector.
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29 Sep 2023
POLICY: Human Rights Bill for Scotland
RCN Scotland’s response to the Scottish Government consultation on a Human Rights Bill for Scotland.
