In May 2026, Wales will elect a new Welsh Government under a new electoral system. Ahead of the election, this survey of 1,156 RCN Wales members is a unique view of health and social care across Wales. Nursing staff are the backbone of patient care and the largest health workforce. Many are members of the Royal College of Nursing. This survey asks one key question: What does nursing need from the next Welsh Government?

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