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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10 Dec 2024
PARLIAMENTARY: Remote and Rural Healthcare Inquiry
RCN Scotland provided evidence to the Committee’s inquiry, including the issues that need to be addressed in the Scottish Government’s forthcoming remote and rural workforce strategy.
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13 Nov 2024
POLICY: Delegated Powers & Law Reform Committee consultation on Framework Bills
RCN Scotland has concerns about increasing use of framework bills, especially the impact on the ability of stakeholders to scrutinise proposals.
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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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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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23 Aug 2024
POLICY: Public Health Scotland consultation on draft 5-year vaccinations and immunisation plan
RCN Scotland welcomes the mission statement of the plan but has concern around proposals to expand the non-registered vaccinator role.
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15 Aug 2024
PARLIAMENTARY: Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill
RCN Scotland’s response to Health, Social Care and Sport Committee’s call for evidence on the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill and Finance and Public Administration Committee’s call for evidence on the Financial Memorandum of the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill.
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30 Jul 2024
POLICY: Adults with Incapacity Amendment Act
RCN Scotland response to the Scottish Government’s consultation on an Adults with Incapacity Amendment Act
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12 Jun 2024
POLICY: Scottish Government consultation on the delivering an Employment Injury Assistance Scheme
RCN Scotland agrees that the Industrial Injuries Scheme needs to be reformed and modernised particularly to include Long Covid
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12 Jun 2024
POLICY: Scottish Government consultation on the delivering an Employment Injury Assistance Scheme
RCN Scotland agrees that the Industrial Injuries Scheme needs to be reformed and modernised particularly to include Long Covid
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4 Jun 2024
POLICY: Scottish Parliament consultation on a proposed Right to Palliative Care Bill
RCN Scotland agrees that access to palliative care needs to be improved and is sympathetic to the proposed Bill
