Policy briefings
2006 briefings
Policy and International produce briefings on a wide range of issues which affect nurses and nursing. The briefings listed in this section are those which were produced in 2006.
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Published: 13 Jul 2006 - PDF File 53.8 KBSummary of key proposals in the DoH's document, Health Reform in England: update and commissioning framework, and an outline of critical issues for nurses and nursing.
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Published: 01 Aug 2006 - PDF File 66.8 KBThis 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.
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Published: 18 Sep 2006 - PDF File 245.3 KBThis document provides information, tools, principles and a benchmark skill mix ratio for nurse staffing levels on NHS acute general wards.
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Published: 23 Oct 2006 - PDF File 91.8 KBThis joint policy statement by the RCN and the Royal College of Physicians (London) sets out principles around team working in the acute medical setting.
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Published: 04 Apr 2006 - PDF File 85.2 KBThis is the first time that a comprehensive analysis of a complex area of funding care outside the NHS has been done. This briefing sets out the main recommendations of the review and highlights the particular areas of concern that were raised.
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Published: 01 Oct 2006 - PDF File 71.5 KBThe 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 summary of the main proposals in the White Paper, and anticipates the content of the Local Government Bill.
Total number: 14