Independent health and social care in Wales
Many of our members in Wales are employed in independent health and social care (IHSC).
This includes members working in settings outside the NHS such as:
- Care homes
- Nursing agencies
- Independent hospitals
- General practices
As the voice of nursing, we’re committed to connecting, engaging and representing nursing staff, no matter what sector or setting you’re employed in.
This page signposts to useful information and resources about IHSC in Wales. For more general information about IHSC across the UK, please see our ‘Nursing across independent health and social care’ page.
Celebrating our IHSC members in Wales
Celebrate Care Home Open Week
RCN Wales Nurse of the Year Awards
More guidance and resources
More guidance and resources
Most of our resources are useful to all members, no matter what sector or setting you’re employed in. Visit our advice guides and subject guides for more resources.
Hear from our members in Wales
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blog posts
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12 Aug 2026
Standing together against unfair shift changes
On Thursday 30 July, RCN members from Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board held a demonstration outside the Health Board meeting at Royal Glamorgan Hospital in response to proposed changes to their shifts.
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11 Aug 2026
Introducing the Breastfeeding in the Workplace Toolkit
The toolkit is designed to support employers across Wales in creating inclusive, family-friendly working environments that enable employees to continue breastfeeding when they return to work.
Page last updated - 25/07/2025
