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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16 Dec 2015
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: A National Guardian for the NHS
The RCN has responded to the Care Quality Commission’s consultation on a new role created to support whistleblowers in the NHS and improve reporting culture.
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16 Dec 2015
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Maternity Review
The RCN has responded to NHS England’s consultation assessing maternity care provision and considering how services should be developed to meet the changing needs of women and babies.
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14 Dec 2015
PARLIAMENTARY BRIEFING: Finance for Student Nursing Adjournment Debate
The RCN position on the Government’s proposals to change the funding system for health care students, by replacing grants with student loans and abolishing the cap on the number of student places.
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14 Dec 2015
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Strategic Directions for Nursing and Midwifery 2016-2020
RCN response to the World Health Organization who were seeking views towards the Development of WHO Strategic Directions for Nursing and Midwifery 2016-2020.
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9 Dec 2015
POLICY: RCN Scotland response to the Scottish Government consultation on the National Care Standards review
This is RCN Scotland's response to the Scottish Government consultation on the review of the National Care Standards, submitted in December 2015.
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8 Dec 2015
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Language requirements for public sector workers
RCN response to the Cabinet Office who were seeking comments on the draft Code of Practice and on how Part 7 of the Immigration Bill will affect public bodies and others.
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2 Dec 2015
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Safeguarding Adults: Roles and competences for health care staff – Intercollegiate Document
The RCN has responded to NHS England's consultation on safeguarding adults: roles and competences for health care staff.
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2 Dec 2015
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Setting the mandate to NHS England for 2016 to 2017
The RCN has responded to the Department of Health's consultation seeking views on the government’s proposals to set the new mandate to NHS England for this Parliament.
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2 Dec 2015
POLICY: Clinical governance and integration guide
Highlighting things to look for and questions to raise to ensure there are robust clinical and care governance arrangements in place across health and social care integration.
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18 Nov 2015
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Proposed amendment of the ABPI Code of Practice for the Pharmaceutical Industry
The RCN has responded to the Prescription Medicines Code of Practice Authority (PMCPA) on their proposed amendment of the ABPI Code of Practice for the Pharmaceutical Industry.
