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RCN Wales

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

RCN Wales Nurse of the Year Awards 2026

Nominations are open!

Do you know the next RCN Wales Nurse of the Year?

Upcoming Events

Leadership in Action - online webinar, 9.30am - 12.30pm, Wednesday 8 July 2026.

Our next interactive CPD webinar focuses on the real‑world skills needed to lead with integrity, support colleagues and contribute to safe, high‑quality care. Whether you’re new to leadership or looking to strengthen your professional voice, this session provides practical tools you can use immediately in your daily practice. Building on our ‘Introduction to Leadership’ session, the ‘Leadership in Action’ webinar takes the next step in developing confident, influential and courageous leaders within healthcare settings. Suitable for all roles in the nursing team, including Registered Nurses, Health Care Support Workers, and student nurses. See our 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.

Corridor care is everyone's concern, and we need as many voices as possible. Add your voice today and help end corridor care in Wales.

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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Nursing Pay

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

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

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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 - 06/05/2026