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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26 Jan 2022
PARLIAMENTARY BRIEFING: Stage 1 Debate: Budget 2022-23
This budget comes at a time when our health and care services face unprecedented challenges. RCN Scotland members, like all health and care staff across the country, are exhausted. Many are experiencing the toll of months of unrelenting pressure through mental and physical ill health and burnout.
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21 Jan 2022
PARLIAMENTARY BRIEFING: Nationality and Borders Bill, House of Lords Committee Stage
A briefing to members of the House of Lords ahead of debate at Committee stage detailing the RCN’s position on the Nationality and Borders Bill.
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18 Jan 2022
PARLIAMENTARY BRIEFING: Health and Care Bill, House of Lords Committee Stage
A briefing to members of the House of Lords ahead of debate at Committee stage detailing RCN’s key amendments on safe staffing and parity of pay between health and social care staff.
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13 Jan 2022
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: NHS Pension Scheme: proposed changes to member contributions
RCN Response to the Department of Health and Social Care's consultation on NHS Pension Scheme: proposed changes to member contributions.
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12 Jan 2022
PARLIAMENTARY BRIEFING: Mental health in primary care
RCN briefing on mental health and wellbeing in primary care in Scotland
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22 Dec 2021
POLICY: Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults Scotland Consultation
RCN Scotland submission to the Scottish Parliament proposal for a Bill to enable competent adults who are terminally ill to be provided at their request with assistance to end their life
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17 Dec 2021
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: The Future of General Practice
RCN response to the UK Parliament Committee's on the future of General Practice
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13 Dec 2021
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Extending Free PPE to the Health and Care Sector
RCN response to the Department of Health and Social Care's consultation on extending free PPE to the health and care sector.
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13 Dec 2021
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Have Your Say on the Health and Care Bill
RCN Response to Parliament's inquiry: Have your say on the health and care bill.
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10 Dec 2021
POLICY: Review of GIRFEC guidance and support documents
RCN Scotland response to a review of GIRFEC guidance and support documents
