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 Aug 2006
Local lobbying
This briefing describes how the RCN can work with the local authority Health Scrutiny process to influence the local health economy; influence local politicians and establish new partnership working opportunities.
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27 Jul 2006
Department of Health's tender for commissioning NHS services
This is the first time that such a detailed set of requirements for NHS commissioners appeared in 2006, and this briefing sets out each area in full and considers the issues for nurses.
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26 Jul 2006
Patient choice, patient outcomes and nurse staffing
Discussion paper developed after a number of patient organisations were invited to a seminar about the impact of financial deficits, particularly on the nursing workforce, the implications for service users and patient choice.
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13 Jul 2006
Health reform in England: Update and commissioning framework
Summary of key proposals in the Department of Health's document, Health Reform in England: update and commissioning framework, and an outline of critical issues for nurses and nursing.
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18 May 2006
Nurse models in patient-led primary care service
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1 Mar 2006
NHS Trust and SHA deficits
This briefing addresses the issues of NHS Trust and SHA deficits.
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2 Feb 2006
Nurse-led social enterprise
Looking at the issues of Nurse-led social enterprise.
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1 Feb 2006
Financial deficits in the NHS
A briefing offering guidance to RCN activists on how to respond to possible redundancies or public consultations regarding service configuration.
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1 Jan 2006
Our Health, Our Care, Our Say
A new direction for community services. This briefing explains Payment by Results, implications for the NHS and key questions related to prices for mental health and community services, loss of income and funding for new services.
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1 Jan 2006
Registering choice
A report summary focusing on meeting patient demands, offering patient choice and helping patients to make informed health care decisions.
