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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8 Dec 2022
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: NHS Pension Scheme
RCN response to the Department of Health and Social Care's consultation on the NHS pension scheme, it's proposed amendments to continue the suspension of restrictions on return to work.
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8 Dec 2022
PARLIAMENTARY SUBMISSION: Draft Mental Health Bill
Parliamentary submission to the UK Parliament Joint Committee on the draft mental health bill.
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16 Nov 2022
EXPECTED RESPONSE TO AUTUMN STATEMENT: RCN priorities for investment November 2022
The Royal College of Nursing priorities for investment following the publication of HM Treasury Fiscal Statement (November 2022).
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13 Oct 2022
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Staffing Levels in the Healthcare Sector
RCN response to the European Public Service Union's (EPSU) survey on staffing levels in the healthcare sector.
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13 Oct 2022
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Lifting the Veil and Removing the Invisibility of Adult Social Care
RCN response to the Adult Social Care Committee's call for evidence on Lifting the veil: removing the invisibility of adult social care.
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13 Oct 2022
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Standards for Ethnicity Data
RCN response to the Race Disparity Unit's consultation on Standards for ethnicity data.
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11 Oct 2022
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: English Language
RCN response to the Nursing and Midwifery Council's consultation on the English language.
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6 Oct 2022
BRIEFING: Industrial Action Strike Ballot
On the 6 October 2022 the Royal College of Nursing launched a ballot of members on NHS Agenda for Change pay.
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27 Sep 2022
SUBMISSION: RCN Priorities for Investment Following Publication of HM Treasury Growth Plan
The Royal College of Nursing priorities for investment following the publication of HM Treasury Growth Plan (23rd September 2022).
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22 Sep 2022
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: NMC Pre-registration Programme Requirements
RCN response to NMC's consultation on pre-registration programme requirements