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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3 Mar 2021
PARLIAMENTARY BRIEFING - What should primary care look like for the future generation?
RCN briefing on the future of primary care for MSPs.
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9 Dec 2020
POLICY: Independent Review of Adult Social Care in Scotland
RCN Scotland response to the Independent Review of Adult Social Care in Scotland
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1 Dec 2020
POLICY: Scottish Government’s consultation on a Data Strategy for Health and Social Care
RCN Scotland’s response to the Scottish Government’s consultation on Updating the Digital Strategy for Scotland
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1 Oct 2020
Forensic Medical Services (Victims of Sexual Offences) Bill - Stage 1 debate
Briefing from RCN Scotland for the Stage 1 debate for the Forensic Medical Services (Victims of Sexual Offences) Bill.
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1 Oct 2020
Care homes - RCN briefing for debate in Scottish Parliament
RCN briefing on Scotland's care home for Labour Party motion for debate in the Scottish Parliament.
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15 Sep 2020
Parliamentary Briefing - Scottish Government debate on migration and care workers
RCN Scotland briefing for MSPs ahead of a Scottish Government debate on migration and care workers.
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15 Jun 2020
PARLIAMENTARY: Health and Sport Committee - Resilience and emergency planning
RCN Scotland response to the Health and Sport Committee call for evidence around resilience and emergency planning in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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2 Jun 2020
RCN briefing - Scottish parliament debate on Covid-19: next steps for the NHS
For the debate in the Scottish parliament, read RCN Scotland's briefing on the next steps for the NHS.
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29 May 2020
POLICY: Independent review of mental health law in Scotland
RCN Scotland response to a review being carried out into the way mental health law is working in Scotland. This review was set up by the Scottish Government but it is independent from them. RCN believes that this legislation and other related Acts would benefit from a review and that this should take place with a human rights focus.
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19 May 2020
RCN response to Health and Sport Committee on COVID testing
RCN Scotland's response to two questions posed by the Scottish Parliament Health and Sport Committee in relation to testing for COVID-19.