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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25 Jan 2017
POLICY: A digital strategy for Scotland 2017 and beyond: a view from the professions
A joint submission from professional leaders in primary care to the Scottish Government’s National Digital Strategy consultation.
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25 Jan 2017
PARLIAMENTARY BRIEFING: Scottish Labour debate: 25 January 2017
Funding decisions on health care services must be taken in a wholly transparent way, says RCN Scotland in a briefing for MSPs for Scottish Parliament debate on 25 January 2017.
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25 Jan 2017
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Revised Guidance on Continuing Professional Development
RCN Response to Health and Care Professions Council's (HCPC) consultation on revised guidance on continuing professional development.
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18 Jan 2017
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Proposed Action to Cut Sales of Sugary Drinks
RCN response to NHS England's consultation on the proposed action to cut sales of sugary drinks.
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17 Jan 2017
PARLIAMENTARY BRIEFING: Scottish Conservatives' debate: 18 January 2017
Health inequalities remain a significant problem in Scotland, says RCN Scotland ahead of a Scottish Parliament debate on 18 January 2017.
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17 Jan 2017
PARLIAMENTARY SUBMISSION: Care Quality Commission Accountability Inquiry
Parliamentary submission to the Health Committee regarding the Care Quality Commission accountability inquiry.
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17 Jan 2017
PARLIAMENTARY SUBMISSION: The Future World of Work and Rights of Workers Inquiry
Parliamentary submission to the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee regarding the future world of work and rights of workers inquiry.
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17 Jan 2017
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Regulatory Fees for 2017/18
RCN response to Care Quality Commission's (CQC) consultation on regulatory fees for 2017/18.
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12 Jan 2017
PARLIAMENTARY BRIEFING: Members' debate: Marie Curie report on inequities in palliative care 12 January 2017
RCN Scotland shares the view of the Marie Curie report ‘Challenging inequities in Palliative Care’ that health and social care professionals must ensure people are at the heart of care.
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9 Jan 2017
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Providing a 'Safe Space' in Healthcare Safety Investigations
RCN response to Department of Health's consultation on providing a 'safe space' in healthcare safety investigations.
