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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.
Updated: 23 March 2017 -
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.
Updated: 14 August 2015 -
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.
Updated: 14 August 2015 -
Nurse-led social enterprise
Looking at the issues of Nurse-led social enterprise.
Updated: 14 August 2015 -
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.
Updated: 14 August 2015 -
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.
Updated: 14 August 2015 -
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.
Updated: 14 August 2015 -
The Local Government White Paper: Strong and prosperous communities
The Government stresses that this local government White Paper will enhance local leadership on health and well being and make it easier for local authorities and NHS bodies to work together to tackle health inequalities and to deliver better services in their local area. This briefing sets out a su...
Updated: 23 March 2017 -
Payment by Results: Update and discussion paper
Discussion paper covering developments in PbR. Guest contributors include Jon Sussex, Deputy Director of the Office of Health Economics, and Paul Linsey, a senior mental health practitioner.
Updated: 14 August 2015 -
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.
Updated: 14 August 2015
