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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6 May 2026
Walking my mum home: Reflections on care, loss and a new chapter
For Dying Matters Awareness Week, Rosalind Mabey shares a moving reflection on caring for her mother at the end of life. Her story highlights why open conversations about death and dying matter.
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13 Apr 2026
Our students stepped forward for Wales – now Wales must step forward for them
Professor Sandy Harding, RCN Wales Associate Director of Nursing shares powerful stories from the final-year nursing students in Wales being impacted by the news that hundreds of graduates may be left without jobs.
Page last updated - 25/07/2025
