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 Feb 2016
PARLIAMENTARY BRIEFING: Stage 1 debate: Transplantation (Authorisation of Removal of Organs etc.) (Scotland) Bill
At this time, RCN Scotland does not favour a legislative change to an opt-out system for organ or tissue donation. RCN Scotland continues to support the NHS Blood and Transplant’s focus on ‘changing public behaviour with regard to organ donation’ and ‘maximising conversion of potential donors into actual donors’ by means other than adoption of an opt-out approach to consent.
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3 Feb 2016
PARLIAMENTARY BRIEFING Stage 1 Debate: Budget (Scotland)(no.5) Bill
At a time when budgets and resources are stretched, and ever-increasing demands are being placed on Scotland’s health care services, it is imperative that funding decisions are taken in a wholly transparent manner, and that their success can be scrutinised in a meaningful way. Over a number of years the RCN has raised concerns that the presentation of the Scottish budget has not allowed us to assess how investment decisions relate to national policy or outcome priorities. If we continue to deliver care in the same way we do now, we know the demands on our health care services will outstrip our ability to pay for them. Tough decisions on what to invest in or disinvest from will need to be made, in partnership with the public, with staff and across all political parties.
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29 Jan 2016
National Dementia Dialogue 2015
RCN Scotland response to the Scottish Government consultation on the national dementia dialogue 2015
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29 Jan 2016
POLICY: Community mental health team activity data dataset
The RCN Scotland response to the Information Services Division (ISD) consultation on the community mental health team activity data dataset
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27 Jan 2016
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Standards for the Management of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) in Outreach Settings
The RCN has responded to the British Association for Sexual Health and HIV's consultation on standards for the management of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in outreach settings.
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27 Jan 2016
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Regulatory Fees for E-cigarettes
The RCN has responded to Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency's consultation on regulatory fees for e-cigarettes.
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26 Jan 2016
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Health and Social Care Fees
The RCN has responded to the Care Quality Commission's health and social care fees consultation.
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26 Jan 2016
RCN Scotland parliamentary briefing on the Trade Union Bill in Scotland
The RCN believes that continued pay restraint coupled with the attack on workplace democracy contained in the Trade Union Bill will do nothing to improve industrial relations. We are pleased to note the widespread opposition to the Bill in Scotland.
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21 Jan 2016
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Draft public health outcomes framework for Wales
RCN Wales has responded to the Welsh Government consultation on the draft public health outcomes framework for Wales
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21 Jan 2016
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Mutual Recognition of Professional Qualifications in Healthcare
The RCN has responded to the Department of Health's consultation on mutual recognition of professional qualifications in healthcare.
