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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25 Sep 2025
Consensus Statement on Alcohol Treatment Services in Scotland
The ‘Consensus Statement on Alcohol Treatment Services in Scotland’ calls for clear, well-integrated pathways to support treatment and recovery for patients identified with alcohol use disorder when admitted to hospitals in Scotland. It highlights the areas of need in current services, and the actions that should be prioritised.
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18 Sep 2025
PARLIAMENTARY SUBMISSION: The First 1000 Days - a Renewed Focus
Parliamentary submission to the Health and Social Care Committee's inquiry on the first 1000 days - a renewed focus.
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17 Sep 2025
BRIEFING: Westminster Hall Debate on Indefinite Leave to Remain
A briefing for MPs attending the Westminster Hall debate on government plans to extend the qualifying period for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) from 5 to 10 years.
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11 Sep 2025
POLICY: Commissioner for Older People (Scotland) Bill
RCN Scotland’s response to the Scottish Parliament Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee Call for Views on the Commissioner for Older People (Scotland) Bill
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10 Sep 2025
PARLIAMENTARY: Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill
A briefing for RCN Scotland members on our position on the Bill, the impact on nursing staff, and RCN concerns.
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2 Sep 2025
PARLIAMENTARY: Prostitution (Offences and Support) (Scotland) Bill
RCN Scotland’s response to the Scottish Parliament call for written evidence on the Prostitution (Offences and Support) (Scotland) Bill.
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27 Aug 2025
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Men's Health Strategy for England
RCN response to the Department of Health and Social Care's (DHSC) call for evidence on Men's Health Strategy for England.
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26 Aug 2025
POLICY: Health & Care (Staffing) (Scotland) Act 2019 reporting template
RCN Scotland response to Scottish Government consultation on Health & Care (Staffing) (Scotland) Act 2019 reporting template.
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6 Aug 2025
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Equality (race and disability) bill: mandatory ethnicity and disability pay gap reporting
RCN response to Office for Equality and Opportunity's consultation on equality (race and disability) bill: mandatory ethnicity and disability pay gap reporting.
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31 Jul 2025
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: New British Standard on Suicide Awareness
RCN response to the British Standards Institution's (BSI) consultation on New British Standard on Suicide Awareness.
