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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17 Aug 2023
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Care data matters: a roadmap for adult social care
RCN response to the Department of Health and Social Care's consultation on care data matters.
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5 Jul 2023
PARLIAMENTARY: Winter Planning 2023-24
RCN Scotland’s response to the Scottish Parliament’s Health, Social Care and Sport Committee inquiry into Winter Planning 2023/24
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28 Jun 2023
Nursing Student Finance: The true costs of becoming a nurse
Nursing students are facing serious financial hardship that is forcing them to consider leaving their course because they can no longer afford to keep studying the profession they love.
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24 May 2023
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Transfer Proposal for Change
RCN response to the Health Education England's consultation on transfer proposal for change - merger transfer to NHSE.
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16 May 2023
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Minimum Service Levels in Event of Strike Action: Ambulance Services
RCN response to the Department of Health and Social Care's (DHSC) consultation on minimum service levels in the event of strike action in the ambulance services.
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12 May 2023
PARLIAMENTARY BRIEFING: Illegal Migration Bill
A briefing to members of the House of Lords ahead of Second Reading stage detailing the RCN’s position on the Illegal Migration Bill.
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3 May 2023
Nursing Workforce in Scotland report
In the report, which contains a new analysis of nursing workforce statistics and challenges facing workforce planning, RCN Scotland highlights the key trends, implications of the trends and makes recommendations for action to tackle the workforce crisis.
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18 Apr 2023
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Prevention, Early Intervention and Better Public Services for All
RCN response to Labour National Policy Forum's consultation on prevention, early intervention and better public services for all.
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18 Apr 2023
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Prevention in Health and Social Care
RCN response to the Health and Social Care Committee's (HSCC) inquiry on prevention in health and social care.
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10 Mar 2023
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: 2023/25 NHS Payment Scheme
RCN response to NHS England's (NHSE) consultation on the 2023/25 NHS payment scheme.
