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RCN Wales

Representing nurses, HCAs and APs, nursing students and midwives across Wales.

The latest on the 'Fair pay for Nursing' Campaign in Wales 

RCN Wales continues to work with Welsh government and NHS employers through the partnership forums to ensure the timely implementation of the non-pay elements set out in the latest offer accepted by members in September 2023.  Catch up on our latest Q&A on the non-pay elements on YouTube.

A full breakdown of the status and progress of each non-pay element can be found here.

Upcoming Events

RCN Wales Betsi Cadwaladr Biennial Lecture 2024 - in-person in St. Asaph, North Wales, 6pm - 8pm - 9 May 2024

Join us for the RCN Wales Betsi Cadwaladr Biennial Lecture, and hear about the life of Welsh nurse, Betsi Cadwaladr, and hear from special guest speaker, International Bestselling author, Amanda Prowse. A post-lecture buffet dinner will also be available. This event is open to everyone, RCN members and non-members. This event is free but booking is essential. See our event webpage for further details.

Nursing Pay

Find out the latest information about NHS pay in Wales and the campaign for Fair Pay for Nursing.

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Congress 2024 is heading to Wales!

The UK's largest nursing event takes place in Newport from 2 to 6 June – and you can help shape the agenda.

Book your free place now to attend Congress 2024! You can also volunteer to be a Congress Ambassador, where you will be instrumental in helping our members feel welcome and get the most out of their Congress experience. 

Read the blog Soaring nursing to new heights in Newport to get a flavour of the city, where a warm Welsh welcome awaits.

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RCN Wales Nurse of the Year Awards

Celebrating the shining stars of the nursing profession in Wales. RCN Wales is delighted to share the results of the award winners for 2023.

RCN Wales Nurse of the Year Awards 2023 finalists group photo

Staffing for Safe and Effective Care

Implementing and extending the Nurse Staffing Levels (Wales) Act 2016

Where are we now and what happens next?


RCN Staffing for Safe and Effective Care campaign "tick" logo. Logo text reads "Safe Staffing Saves Lives" in English, and in Welsh "Mae Staffio Diogel Yn Achub Bywydau".

COVID-19

Find information about what we are doing to support you, clinical guidance and advice about COVID-19 and work and other employment issues.

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

RCN Wales Library interior

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.

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Page last updated - 27/03/2024