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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29 Nov 2024
Nursing Workforce in Scotland - review of progress November 2024
'Little sign improvement' is the verdict in our review of progress on the 10 recommendations made in May’s Nursing Workforce in Scotland report.
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29 Oct 2024
BRIEFING: House of Lords Debate on UN SDGs
RCN briefing on the House of Lords debate on the impact of conflict, extreme poverty and climate-related emergencies globally; and of the progress towards achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
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14 Oct 2024
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: OSCAR on Work Related Stress
RCN response to Affinity Health at Work's occupational stress consultation and research on work related stress.
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4 Oct 2024
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Draft Guidelines: Third party Violence and Harassment
RCN response to European Federation of Public Service Union consultation on draft guidelines: third party violence and harassment.
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26 Sep 2024
PARLIAMENTARY: National Care Service (Scotland) Bill (Stage 2)
RCN Scotland’s response to the Scottish Parliament call for views on draft amendments to the National Care Service (Scotland) Bill (Stage 2)
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10 Sep 2024
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: RCN submission to the Independent Investigation of NHS performance
RCN submission to Department of Health and Social Care's consultation on the Independent Investigation of NHS performance.
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10 Sep 2024
POLICY: Module 3 of the UK COVID-19 Public Inquiry - RCN opening statement
Opening statement on behalf of the Royal College of Nursing.
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5 Sep 2024
RCN Scotland briefing - Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill
This briefing outlines RCN Scotland’s position on the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill. It is aimed at RCN members and stakeholders with an interest in this issue.
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3 Sep 2024
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Technical guidance on sexual harassment and harassment at work
RCN response to Equality and Human Rights Commission on technical guidance on sexual harassment and harassment at work.
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3 Sep 2024
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Smarter regulation: employment law reform
RCN response to Department for Business and Trade's consultation on Smarter regulation: employment law reform consultation.
