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 Jun 2015
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: BPA Healthcare Parking Charter
The RCN has responded to the British Parking Association's consultation on re-developing their Healthcare Parking Charter.
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3 Jun 2015
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: No voice unheard, no right ignored 鈥� A consultation for people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health conditions
The RCN has responded to the Department of Health's consultation on strengthening rights of people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health issues to enable them to live independently.
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1 Jun 2015
POLICY: Nursing and the engine room of integration
The results from RCN Scotland鈥檚 locality planning survey and recommendations for improvement
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1 Jun 2015
POLICY: Nursing Leadership in Integration - Report of the RCN Distinct professions; shared care conference
An RCN Scotland report of our inter-professional conference, which explored the key issues that the regulated professions face and to set out solutions
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1 Jun 2015
POLICY: Building a more sustainable NHS in Scotland: Health professions lead the call for action
RCN Scotland and The Academy of Medical Royal Colleges and Faculties in Scotland joint call for action
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27 May 2015
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Refreshing the Accountability and Assurance Framework for Safeguarding
The RCN has responded to NHS England's consultation on replacing and updating the Safeguarding Vulnerable People in the Reformed NHS 鈥� Accountability and Assurance Framework to reflect recent developments and to respond to feedback from practitioners working across the health system.
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5 May 2015
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Updating the NHS Constitution
The RCN has responded to the Department of Health's consultation on proposed changes to the NHS Constitution.
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1 May 2015
POLICY: Nursing Leadership in Integration briefing - Care and clinical governance in an integrated world
An RCN Scotland briefing to support nurses to understand the key elements of clinical and care governance under health and social care integration
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29 Apr 2015
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Review of the Working Time Directive
The RCN has responded to the European Commission's consultation on the Review of the Working Time Directive.
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29 Apr 2015
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Investing in specialised commissioning
The RCN has responded to NHS England's consultation on a proposed set of principles which will underpin the future decision making process for investment in specialised services.
