Consultation responses

The RCN has responded to the Ministry of Justice regarding the Assessment Notices under the Data Protection Act 1998 - Extension of the Information Commissioner’s Powers.

The RCN has responded to the Department of Health who is seeking views on Legislation on indemnity insurance.

The RCN’s submission to the All Party Parliamentary Group on Global Health inquiry into ‘Overseas volunteering from within the NHS’ highlights the barriers that prevent NHS nurses making the fullest possible contribution to overseas volunteering. We suggest action by UK Governments, Parliaments and NHS institutions that would better enable nurse volunteers to improve global health and the delivery of health services in other countries and in the UK.

The RCN has responded to the Department of Health's consultation: Changes to direct payments for healthcare. The consultation proposes changes to the regulations based on learning from the recent pilot programme and discussions with personal health budget holders, healthcare professionals and other organisations.

The RCN has responded to the National Audit Office's consultation on Maternity Services.

The RCN has responded to Monitor's consultation on Draft Risk Assessment Framework.

The RCN has responded to the NHS Commissioning Board consultation on creating a personal, fair and diverse health and care service.

The RCN has responded to the Department of Health’s review of the EU’s powers or “competences”, outlining the ways in which these have impacted on the RCN and nursing in the UK.

Nursing plays a distinct role in health and social care as nursing staff frequently work on the interface between the two systems. Often the lead in the patient journey, nursing staff frequently have to navigate health and social care boundaries and coordinate care delivery. Having suitable and sustainable social care providers in place is critical to ensuring that the patient journey across the care systems is as seamless and smooth as possible. The RCN has previously called for the Government’s consideration of the financial sustainability of social care providers and welcomes this consultation. This consultation signals the Government’s recognition of the need to develop better market oversight of adult social care.

The RCN has responded to the NHS Commissioning board's consultation on the narrative for person-centred coordinated care.