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The Care Quality Commission (CQC) in England
In April 2009 a new regulator of health and social care began work in England. This briefing provides details on the context for the new Care Quality Commission (CQC), its functions, aims and key staff and ongoing work by the RCN to shape and influence the approach taken by the CQC.
Updated: 3 September 2015 -
The NHS Mandate
A key part of the NHS reforms is the formation of NHS England to provide leadership of the NHS in England and commission some services. The work of the NHS England is governed by a formal Mandate from the Secretary of State for Health, which delegates responsibility and sets objectives for the perio...
Updated: 23 March 2017 -
Towards a strategy to support volunteering in health and social care
This briefing outlines the consultation that was carried out by the Department of Health aimed at improving volunteer support and opportunities in the NHS, social care and third sector within England. The consultation document proposes a long-term strategy to support volunteering in health and socia...
Updated: 8 September 2015 -
BRIEFING: Queen’s Speech debate, Health and Social Care
On Thursday 16th January, MPs will debate the Government’s plans for health and care over the course of the next parliamentary session. Our briefing sets out what nurses need and expect action on from the new Government and that we hope that the NHS Long Term Plan Bill for England will include accou...
Updated: 16 April 2020 -
Draft guidance on NHS patients who wish to pay for additional private care
The purpose of this briefing is to provide a short introduction to the 'draft guidance on NHS patients who wish to pay for additional private care' that was issued on 4 November and was then the subject of a further consultation. This draft guidance constitutes part of the Government's response to t...
Updated: 8 September 2015 -
ISSUE BRIEFING: Rural Health in the UK
RCN briefing on the key issues in rural health in the UK.
Updated: 4 September 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 scra...
Updated: 18 May 2020 -
BRIEFING: COVID-19 and Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities
Debate on a Motion of the Effect of COVID-19 on Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.
Updated: 25 October 2022 -
PARLIAMENTARY BRIEFING: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Parliamentary briefing on granting indefinite leave to remain for all health and care staff.
Updated: 6 November 2020 -
BRIEFING: Fair Pay for Nursing
RCN Briefing on fair pay for nursing.
Updated: 7 September 2020
