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All the latest on current nursing issues in Wales and updates on the work of RCN Wales.

30 Jul 2024
NHS Wales pay award: 鈥淣ursing staff in Wales deserve the same prompt action and recognition on pay as colleagues in England鈥�

RCN Wales have called for an urgent response from the Welsh Government to the announcement from the UK Chancellor of a 5.5% pay award for nursing staff in England.
25 Apr 2024
You could be the next RCN Wales Nurse of the Year

The eleventh annual ceremony showcasing nursing excellence in Wales will return on 21 November at the Mercure Holland House Hotel in Cardiff.
26 Mar 2024
RCN to new First Minister: 3 urgent steps to rescue Welsh NHS

Helen Whyley, Director of RCN Wales, has written to the First Minister calling for immediate action to protect patients and secure the future of nursing in Wales.
4 Jan 2024
RCN sounds warning over Welsh government introduction of nursing associates in Wales

Our warning comes after the biggest review of nursing without any mandate, public consultation, or scrutiny by the Senedd.
21 Dec 2023
COVID JN.1 variant: RCN seeks assurance on new PPE advice

We鈥檝e contacted chief nursing officers in all 4 UK countries and the UKHSA to find out what action will be taken in response to WHO鈥檚 statement on a new COVID-19 variant of interest.
14 Dec 2023
RCN launches health care careers programme for displaced people in Wales

It鈥檚 an opportunity for people in Wales who are refugees or asylum seekers to get practical experience and knowledge.
28 Nov 2023
Safe nurse staffing law in Wales: improvements made to patient care, but stricter guidance is needed

We鈥檝e launched our latest report on the impact of the Nurse Staffing Levels (Wales) Act 2016 on health care delivery.
17 Nov 2023
The faces representing Wales at the RCN Nursing Awards 2023

Congratulations to all winners and nominees who celebrated their success on 10 November at Liverpool Cathedral.
3 Nov 2023
RCN leads on report to achieve a more sustainable health care system鈥痠n Wales

Workforce investment should be the Welsh government鈥檚 top priority to improve efficiency in its spending, the report finds.
19 Oct 2023
Wales safe staffing law secured by RCN members has delivered better care for patients

RCN Wales has presented evidence on safe nurse staffing to the Senedd Health and Social Care Committee.