RCN Wales
Representing nurses, HCAs and APs, nursing students and midwives across Wales.
The Welsh government has announced a 3.3% NHS Wales pay award for 2026/27
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.
Upcoming Events
Record Keeping - online webinar, 9.30am - 12pm, Tuesday 9 June 2026.
Our next CPD webinar looks at an essential topic for all members of the nursing and midwifery team working in any sector - record keeping. This online webinar aims to examine and explore best practice processes involved in record keeping, including all different types of records (both written and electronic) in health and social care; explore potential concerns around record keeping, aligned with accountability, responsibility and the standards required of you in practice; and enable a greater awareness of the resources available to support you in your practice. 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.
RCN Wales Nurse of the Year Awards 2026
Are coming soon!
To inspire your nomination for this year why not check out the winners and runners-up of 2025.
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.
Nursing Pay
Find out the latest information about NHS pay in Wales and the campaign for Fair Pay for Nursing.
COVID-19
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 - 27/03/2026
