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The RCN in Numbers 2019 (Welsh version)
This briefing is designed to provide a statistical overview of the strengths and vulnerabilities of the nursing workforce in in Wales. (Welsh version)
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Ending corridor care in Wales
Care in inappropriate places, or corridor care, is unsafe, undignified, and unacceptable – and it is happening across Wales. In this parliamentary briefing, we explain what corridor looks like, why it happens, and what the Welsh Government must do immediately to eradicate it. Real testimonies from RCN members illustrate the consequences of corridor care in every NHS Wales health board.
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Safeguarding Children and Young People: Roles and Competencies for Healthcare Staff
To protect children and young people from harm, and help improve their wellbeing, all healthcare staff must have the competencies to recognise child maltreatment, opportunities to improve childhood wellbeing, and to take effective action as appropriate to their role. This is a web only publication. Under review. Use with caution. New guidance expected summer 2025’.
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On the Frontline of the UK's Corridor Care Crisis
The RCN asked members to respond to a short survey at the end of December. Thousands of nursing staff responded, confirming corridor care is widespread across the UK. This report includes the raw, unedited and often heart-breaking responses of nursing staff working across the UK.
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Eyes Right: Eye care insights for every health professional
This guidance highlights the importance of eye care, the roles and responsibilities of the carer in delivering care and accessing the right care at the right time. It covers support for the visually impaired, mobility and living skills, ophthalmic emergencies and non-emergency conditions requiring attention.
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Fixing the Leaking Pipeline
In this RCN Policy report we assess the gaps in the domestic nursing supply pipeline which (1) limit the potential output (2) cause nursing students to leave their studies and (3) lead to early career nurses leaving. Based on this, we recommend a package of interventions to fix the pipeline and resolve issues of high attrition and low output.
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RCN Register of Interests
The purpose of this register is for members of RCN Council, Committees, Boards, external advisers and senior RCN staff to declare their interests outside of the RCN. We do this because they have a duty to act impartially and objectively, and to take steps to avoid any conflict of interest arising as a result of their membership of, or association with, other organisations or individuals.
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Celebrating Learning Disability Nursing in Wales
People with a learning disability in Wales live, on average, 20 years less than the general population – a stark indicator of the health inequalities they face. Learning disability nurses play a vital role in addressing these disparities. Yet there are significant challenges in understanding how many are needed in Wales, as well as in recruiting and retaining them. This report explores the challenges and sets out five key recommendations for the Welsh Government to ensure there are enough skilled professionals to meet the needs of people with a learning disability across Wales.
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Raising Concerns
This document has been developed to help registered nurses identify and communicate concerns about issues which may impact on their ability to deliver safe, effective, and compassionate care to patients, service users and clients in their care and/or within their area of responsibility.
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'Are You Hydrated?' poster
This poster encourages nursing staff to check their urine for signs of dehydration.
