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POLICY: Proposed Drugs Death (Prevention) (Scotland) Bill
RCN members debated and subsequently passed a resolution at our 2022 Congress which called on RCN Council to lobby the UK Government to support the introduction of safer injecting facilities across the UK. RCN Scotland therefore supports any attempts to introduce overdose prevention centres in Scotl...
Updated: 26 August 2022 -
Why we do not support the National Care Service Bill
Despite agreeing with the aims behind the Bill, Colin Poolman outlines why we cannot support it.
Updated: 8 June 2026 -
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Mental Health Bill explained: how changes affect nursing staff
A guide for nursing staff on what's in the Mental Health Bill, what’s not, timescales and what the RCN is doing to influence change
Updated: 5 July 2025 -
Health bill amendment a significant victory for nursing
Top-table seat secured for nursing in foundation trusts in England
Updated: 12 June 2026 -
Royal College of Nursing responds to laying of the Employment Rights Bill
RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive, Professor Nicola Ranger, said: “Today’s bill marks a historic moment for our female-dominated profession, paving the way for the biggest advance in workers’ rights in a generation. A fair pay agreement in social care, enshrined in law, and a new body to roo...
Updated: 10 March 2025 -
Royal College of Nursing comments ahead of the publication of the Employment Bill
RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger said: “Without sick pay provision, nursing staff in social care choose between their own health and their much-needed income. The government’s plan to introduce statutory sick pay from day one is a crucial first step. Next, we need co...
Updated: 10 March 2025 -
PARLIAMENTARY BRIEFING: Good Food Nation Bill Stage 1 debate
RCN Scotland supports the intention behind this legislation and the aspirations behind becoming a ‘Good Food Nation’.
Updated: 23 March 2022 -
POLICY: Proposed Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) (Scotland) Bill
RCN Scotland supports the intention behind the proposed Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) (Scotland) Bill. While we have not received a significant number of representations from members who feel threatened by protests at sites, we strongly support the principle that staff and services users sho...
Updated: 11 August 2022 -
BRIEFING: Private Members' Bill: Assaults on Emergency Workers (Offences) Bill 2017-19
RCN Briefing on Private Members' Bill: Assaults on Emergency Workers (Offences) Bill 2017-2019.
Updated: 15 December 2019 -
ASSEMBLY EVIDENCE: Public Health Bill
RCN Wales has responded to the National Assembly for Wales inquiry into the Public Health Bill
Updated: 27 July 2018
