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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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Acute and multidisciplinary working
This joint policy statement by the RCN and the Royal College of Physicians (London) sets out principles around team working in the acute medical setting.
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NHS Trust and SHA deficits
This briefing addresses the issues of NHS Trust and SHA deficits.
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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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Registering choice
A report summary focusing on meeting patient demands, offering patient choice and helping patients to make informed health care decisions.
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Nurse-led social enterprise
Looking at the issues of Nurse-led social enterprise.
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Statutory Consultation
Offering background on the legal and policy requirements for consultation where service changes are proposed, including the closure or reduction in services, this briefing also includes updated case law as well as recommendations for action by activists.
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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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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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Setting appropriate ward nurse staffing levels
This document provides information, tools, principles and a benchmark skill mix ratio for nurse staffing levels on NHS acute general wards.