RCN Wales
Representing nurses, HCAs and APs, nursing students and midwives across Wales.
RCN Wales Nurse of the Year Awards 2026
Nominations are have now closed.
Upcoming Events
Raise Your Voice - Why Nursing Activism Matters - online webinar, 18:00 - 19:30, Monday 13 July 2026.
Aimed at Students approaching graduation and early career nurses, up to 5 years post NMC registration. Join this dynamic 90-minute session to explore what nursing activism really means, why it matters now more than ever, and how you - as an early career nurse - can start influencing the change our profession urgently needs. Leave feeling empowered, inspired, and ready to take your first steps towards making a difference. The event is open to both RCN and non-RCN members. See the event webpage for further details.
Wales votes in 2026
Discover what we're calling for in our manifesto.
In May 2026, Wales will elect a new Welsh Government.
Our members know best how the next Welsh Government should tackle the crisis of corridor care, protect patient safety, and fix health and social care.
Get involved in the campaign for stronger nursing - and a stronger nation.
Corridor care is not safe care.
Nurses, doctors, and health care staff in Wales are being forced to treat and care for patients in corridors, car parks, and other places where safe care simply isn't possible.
The Welsh government has announced a 3.3% NHS pay award for 2026/27
This award has been applied from 1 April 2026 in Wales.
Elected members on the RCN Trade Union Committee and Council will now consider the detail. They’ll look at whether this is fair treatment compared to other professions and sectors and what the government means when it asks for talks on reforming the structure of Agenda for Change.
Read more in our news story.
It’s more important than ever the details we hold for you are up to date. Check these now on MyRCN.
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RCN Wales library
Ty Maeth, King George V Drive East, Cardiff CF14 4XZ 029 2068 0734. Please note this number is for library enquiries only. Call 0345 772 6100 for general queries. wales.library@rcn.org.uk
Branches
All members belong to an RCN branch. Branches work across the NHS, independent and third sectors to deliver services to members and provide opportunities for members to participate in, shape and influence the work of the RCN.
Contact
- RCN Wales (Cardiff), Ty Maeth, King George V Drive East, Cardiff CF14 4XZ
- 0345 772 6100
- welsh.board@rcn.org.uk
- communicationswales@rcn.org.uk
- RCN Wales (North Wales), Plas Eirias Business Centre, Abergele Road, Colwyn Bay LL29 8BF
- 0345 772 6100
- membership@rcn.org.uk
Join Today
- Join now for professional support and other benefits
- Complete our online form
- Call 0345 772 6100
Page last updated - 06/07/2026