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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18 Jul 2025
BRIEFING: RCN submission to International Development Committee Session - Global Health Challenges and the UK - How are aid cuts impacting the future of Global Health?
RCN response to the International Development Committee's session on global health challenges and the UK - how are aid cuts impacting the future of global health?
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16 Jul 2025
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Code of practice for services, public functions and associations
RCN response to the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s consultation on updated guidance for public bodies and providers of public services regarding access to single-sex spaces and services.
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16 Jul 2025
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Definition of Nursing and Nurse
RCN response to International Council of Nurses's (ICN) consultation on the definition of Nursing and Nurse.
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16 Jul 2025
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Your priorities for change
RCN response to NHS England's consultation on the 10 Year Plan: ‘Your priorities for change’.
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9 Jul 2025
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Public Accounts Committee report on Skilled Worker visas
RCN's submission to the Public Accounts Committee's report on the Skilled Worker visa.
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23 Jun 2025
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Oliver McGowan draft code of practice
RCN response to Department of Health and Social Care's (DHSC) consultation on the Oliver McGowan draft code of practice.
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12 Jun 2025
BRIEFING: Westminster Hall debate on child poverty and the No Recourse to Public Funds condition
RCN briefing on the Westminster Hall debate on child poverty and the No Recourse to Public Funds condition.
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10 Jun 2025
MSP briefing - Scottish Labour Debate: Addressing Scotland’s Medical and Nursing Workforce Crisis
The Scottish government has committed to protecting, strengthening and renewing our NHS but this must be underpinned by a robust workforce strategy and cannot be achieved without investment and a recognition of the unique contribution that each profession makes.
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10 Jun 2025
MSP briefing - Scottish government debate: A Migration System that Works for Scotland
Internationally recruited nurses play an invaluable role in Scotland’s health and care services. Our talented and dedicated colleagues from across the globe who choose to come to the UK to work in our health and care systems must be valued and treated fairly.
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13 May 2025
Assisted Dying Bill Stage 1
MSPs debated and voted on the general principles of the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill today (13 May). We published a briefing ahead of the debate, explaining how neutral stance on the principle of the Bill does not mean we have been silent about its provisions. Most importantly, we believe the Bill needs improved safeguards for nurses.
