Welcome to RCN Wales

Here you'll find news, events and opinions covering the health care issues in Wales, which includes the work that we do with the National Assembly for Wales, support for members and training and development opportunities brought to you by the RCN Wales Institute. At this point in time the content of this section of the website is only available in English.

Croeso i RCN Cymru

Fan hyn, fe welwch newyddion, digwyddiadau a barnau sy'n ymdrin â'r materion gofal iechyd yng Nghymru, sy'n cynnwys y gwaith a wnawn gyda Chynulliad Cenedlaethol Cymru, cymorth i aelodau a chyfleoedd hyfforddi a datblygu a gyflwynwyd i chi gan Athrofa RCN Cymru. Ar hyn o bryd, mae cynnwys y rhan hon o'r wefan ar gael yn Saesneg yn unig.

Tina Donnelly, Director of the Royal College of Nursing in Wales, writes...

On 21 September 2010 the Royal College of Nursing in Wales will launch its Nursing Matters campaign.

In May 2011 there will be elections to the National Assembly in Wales. The largest political party or parties in Wales will form the Welsh Assembly Government. Since health is a devolved matter this election is vital to nursing. The Nursing Matters Campaign is designed to raise awareness and campaign on the issues that matter most to nurses. These issues have been identified by RCN Wales in its survey of members’ opinions and our campaign has been put together with involvement from activists across Wales.

It is nurses' views and experiences that inform this campaign and it is important that nurses have the opportunity to speak to decision-makers directly to tell them about the issues that affect patient care.

Do you have strong views on the threats to nursing jobs? Do you care about patient safety and dignity? Do you have innovative ideas about public health, working with social services? If so then you are the ideal person to come and meet with the Assembly Members. Whether you work in the independent sector or the NHS, whatever your field of expertise or place of work, whether you are a nursing student, HCSW or clinical specialist we need you to tell the politicians how it is!

The launch will begin at 6pm in the Senedd Building of the National Assembly for Wales in Cardiff Bay and will close at 8pm. A buffet will be provided. If you wish to accept this invitation please email Eleanor Russell at eleanor.russell@rcn.org.uk or ring her on 02920 751373. Places are limited and we expect them to be in high demand so your response would be appreciated at the soonest available opportunity.

We look forward to campaigning with you.

Alcohol Concern and practice nurses

Are you a nurse in general practice? Alcohol Concern is currently undertaking a short survey to find out the views of health professionals in primary care on alcohol misuse and would like to hear your views. You can take the survey at www.surveymonkey.com/s/9Q3NWVL 

RCN Wales Board 2010 elections

We are looking for members to fill a number of exciting and diverse roles.  If you want to ensure the RCN is truly member-led and want to influence the agenda for nursing in Wales, this is your chance to stand for a seat on the RCN Welsh Board.  We are looking for RCN members to represent the following geographical and professional areas:

Geographical

  • Llanelli and Carmarthen
  • Cardiff and the Vale
  • Gwynedd
  • Flintshire and Wrexham
  • Ceredigion
  • North Powys
  • Pembrokeshire

Professional

  • Acute and adult care
  • Children and young people
  • Mental health and learning disabilities

Other

  • Student

Election timetable

Call for nominations: week commencing 4 May
Closing date for nominations: Friday 11 June at 4.30pm
Ballot papers sent out: week commencing 28 June
Closing date for ballot: Friday 27 August
Declaration of results: Tuesday 31 August

For nomination forms, please visit our elections page.

If you are interested in standing for election to any of these seats or have any questions about the elections, please contact Jayne Taylor on 02920 680 703 or email jayne.taylor@rcn.org.uk.