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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19 May 2020
RCN response to Health and Sport Committee on COVID testing
RCN Scotland's response to two questions posed by the Scottish Parliament Health and Sport Committee in relation to testing for COVID-19.
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18 May 2020
BRIEFING: The Immigration and Social Security (EU Withdrawal) Bill
On Monday 18th April 2020, MPs will debate the Immigration and Social Security Bill which seeks to repeal freedom of movement. We are using this opportunity to raise our concerns that the future points based immigration system will impact nursing and social care and to call on the Government to scrap the Immigration Health Surcharge.
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5 May 2020
BRIEFING: Child Poverty Issue
RCN Briefing on Child Poverty Issue. A description of the RCN's activity on this Congress 2019 item.
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28 Apr 2020
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Improving Patient Safety
RCN response to NHS Digital's consultation on improving patient safety by bringing private healthcare and NHS information together into NHS systems.
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21 Apr 2020
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: NHS Net Zero
RCN response to the NHS's call for evidence on NHS Net Zero.
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17 Apr 2020
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Implementing Savings in Academic Years 2019-20 and 2020-21
RCN response to Office for Students' (OfS) consultation on implementing savings in academic years 2019-20 and 2020-21.
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16 Apr 2020
PARLIAMENTARY SUBMISSION: Management of the Coronavirus Outbreak Inquiry
Parliamentary submission to the Health and Social Care Select Committees inquiry on Coronavirus Preparations.
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2 Apr 2020
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Primary Care Network Services Specifications
RCN response to NHS England's consultation on primary care network services specifications.
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2 Apr 2020
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Commission on Alcohol Harm
RCN response to Alcohol Health Alliance UK's consultation on commission on alcohol harm.
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24 Mar 2020
PARLIAMENTARY BRIEFING - Coronavirus Bill 2020
This briefing has been issued to MPs and members of the House of Lords in advance of the Westminster Government debating the emergency legislation required to support the UK to tackle the coronavirus pandemic.
