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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26 Jan 2022
PARLIAMENTARY BRIEFING: RCN Scotland Employment Survey
Summary of the views of RCN members nearly two years into the pandemic. These findings paint a detailed picture of members’ professional lives during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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26 Jan 2022
PARLIAMENTARY BRIEFING: Stage 1 Debate: Budget 2022-23
This budget comes at a time when our health and care services face unprecedented challenges. RCN Scotland members, like all health and care staff across the country, are exhausted. Many are experiencing the toll of months of unrelenting pressure through mental and physical ill health and burnout.
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12 Jan 2022
PARLIAMENTARY BRIEFING: Mental health in primary care
RCN briefing on mental health and wellbeing in primary care in Scotland
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22 Dec 2021
POLICY: Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults Scotland Consultation
RCN Scotland submission to the Scottish Parliament proposal for a Bill to enable competent adults who are terminally ill to be provided at their request with assistance to end their life
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10 Dec 2021
POLICY: Review of GIRFEC guidance and support documents
RCN Scotland response to a review of GIRFEC guidance and support documents
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10 Dec 2021
POLICY: HIS Infection prevention and control standards consultation survey
RCN Scotland submission to the HIS Infection prevention and control standards consultation survey
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12 Nov 2021
POLICY: A National Care Service for Scotland
RCN Scotland response to the Scottish Government Consultation on a national care service for Scotland
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1 Oct 2021
POLICY: Scottish COVID Public Inquiry - Aims and Principles
RCN Scotland submission to the Scottish Government's consultation on the aims and principles of the Scottish COVID Public Inquiry
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6 Sep 2021
PARLIAMENTARY BRIEFING - National Care Service
RCN briefing on a National Care Service
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6 Sep 2021
PARLIAMENTARY BRIEFING - Programme for Government
RCN briefing on the Programme for Government