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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24 Mar 2025
Presenting the Social Care Nurse Award at the Great British Care Awards
Claire Sutton, our Head of Independent Health and Social Care (IHSC), discusses presenting an award and congratulates the winner.
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18 Mar 2025
Responding to Cardiff University’s proposal to close its School of Nursing
RCN Wales' Education & Life Long Learning Adviser, Rachel Hadland, reflects on her experience of supporting staff at Cardiff University and shares insights into RCN Wales’ response to the consultation.
Page last updated - 25/07/2025
