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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1 Jul 2015
POLICY: Nurse Innovators - Case Study - A strategy for survival
A case study from Wishaw General Hospital which illustrates the findings of our Nurse Innovators – Clinical Decision Making In Action report
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1 Jul 2015
POLICY: Nurse Innovators - Case Study - Change for the better
A case study from NHS Lothian which illustrates the findings of our Nurse Innovators – Clinical Decision Making In Action report
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1 Jul 2015
POLICY: Nurse Innovators - Case Study - The heart of the matter
A case study from NHS Tayside which illustrates the findings of our Nurse Innovators – Clinical Decision Making In Action report
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25 Jun 2015
PARLIAMENTARY: RCN Scotland briefing for MSPs on the Family Nurse Partnership
This briefing was produced for MSPs for a members' debate in the Scottish Parliament to congratulate NHS Lothian on its fifth anniversary of the Family Nurse Partnership. It includes a background to the FNP, information on the universal health visiting service in Scotland and RCN Scotland's position on both the FNP and health visiting service.
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24 Jun 2015
POLICY: Seven day care in England
Written to update 2015 Congress delegates, this publication looks at the most recent developments on seven day care, including the UK government’s decision to extend seven day services in England. The document outlines the RCN’s position, describes the financial challenges for the NHS in England and addresses a range of nursing solutions that could support seven day care if enough resources are invested.
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24 Jun 2015
POLICY: SPPC position paper end of life care in Scotland
The RCN response to the Scottish Partnership for Palliative Care (SPPC) consultation on a position paper for end of life care in Scotland
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15 Jun 2015
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: A public service Ombudsman: A consultation
The RCN has responded to the Cabinet Office's consultation on establishing a public service ombudsman.
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10 Jun 2015
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Consultation on the implementation of the recommendations, principles and actions set out in the report of the Freedom to Speak Up review
The RCN has responded to the Department of Health's consultation on measures to carry out recommendations in 'Freedom to Speak Up' review that will help staff feel safe to speak out on patient safety.
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10 Jun 2015
PARLIAMENTARY BRIEFING: RCN Scotland and the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges joint briefing for a health debate on the sustainability of NHS Scotland
This briefing was produced for a Scottish Labour Party Health debate in the Scottish Parliament in June 2015, which focused on the sustainability of the NHS in Scotland, including RCN Scotland's joint statement with the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges and Faculties in Scotland.
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8 Jun 2015
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Health and social care in prisons and young offender institutions, and health care in immigration removal centres
The RCN has responded to the Care Quality Commission's consultation on their approach to regulating and inspecting health and social care in prisons and young offender institutions and healthcare in immigration removal centres.
