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
General nursing resources
Most of the resources on our website are relevant to all members – no matter what sector or setting you’re employed in. This includes many of our advice guides and subject guides, as well as the clinical information on RCN Learn.
Hear from our members in Wales
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blog posts
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29 Apr 2025
Hear from Claire: Why You Should Apply for an RCN Foundation Spring Grant
Claire Sutton, our Head of Independent Health and Social Care (IHSC), explains why and how you should apply for an RCN Foundation Spring Grant
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29 Apr 2025
A Day of Learning and Inspiration - Reflections on the RCN North West IHSC Conference
Lead Nurse North West for Independent Health and Social Care, Melissa Stanton, reflects on the second annual RCN NW IHSC conference.
Page last updated - 24/02/2025
