Consultation responses

The RCN has responded to the CQC seeking views on their proposals for a new strategic direction over the next three years

The RCN has responded to The Department of Health consultation seeking views to inform the development of the strategy for the development of the nursing, midwifery and care-giving professions.

The RCN has responded to The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) consultations seeking views on proposals to simplify and clarify how businesses comply with the requirements under the Reporting of Injuries, Disease and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 (as amended) (RIDDOR ’95).

The RCN has responded to The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) consultations seeking views on proposals to introduce new regulations that are provisionally titled The Health and Safety (Sharp Instruments in Healthcare) Regulations 2013. These regulations are required under European Council Directive 2010/32/EU on the prevention of sharps injuries in the hospital and healthcare sector.

The RCN has responded to Monitor who are seeking views on a new draft guidance that sets out a process for commissioners to follow to ensure that key NHS services remain available for patients if a provider gets into serious financial difficulty.

RCN has responded to the Department of Health's consultation seeking views on proposals for regulations to protect patients’ interests by ensuring that commissioners always deliver best value.

RCN has responded to Monitor's consultation seeking views on its proposed new NHS provider license. The licence will be one of the main ways Monitor protects patients’ interests as it regulates providers of NHS funded services.

The RCN has responded to The Department of Health's consultation seeking views on proposals for implementing a new licensing regime for providers of NHS services. The issues covered by the proposals include: Who will be required to hold a licence from Monitor? How can providers challenge proposed changes to licence conditions? What is the maximum fine that Monitor could impose for breach of licence conditions?

The RCN has responded the Department of Health's set of questions as part of the information gathering day on workforce education, training and regulation.

The RCN has responded to The Department of Health's consultation seeking views on a newly published draft Care and Support Bill. The largest overhaul of the law around adult care and support in 60 years, it proposes a single, modern law for adult care and support that replaces existing outdated and complex legislation.