Blogs
Read the latest opinions from the RCN in Wales
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blog posts
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8 Oct 2026
Building pathways, supporting futures: A collaborative approach to health care careers for displaced people in Wales
How the RCN’s Health Care Careers for Displaced People Scheme is opening doors for displaced people in Wales, supporting them to build skills, confidence and careers while helping create a more inclusive and sustainable health care workforce.
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17 Sep 2026
Advocating, Connecting and Celebrating: Recent Highlights from My Committee Role
Dave Parry shares highlights of his work with the RCN UK Nursing Support Workers Committee from the past few months.
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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.
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3 Jul 2026
Care Home Open Week: Connecting, learning and reflecting
My recent road trip to north Wales offered not only beautiful scenery, but also a valuable opportunity to connect with colleagues, share learning and gain insight into the lived experiences of care across communities.
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17 Jun 2026
From nurse to care home manager: My leadership journey in social care
As we celebrate Care Home Open Week, Georgiana reflects on her journey to managing a large care home and leading a dedicated team committed to providing outstanding care.
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4 Jun 2026
Peripheral arterial disease: The vital role of nursing in early recognition and holistic care
For Legs Matter Week 2026, Annie explores the essential role nursing staff play in recognising Peripheral arterial disease (PAD), delivering holistic care, supporting self management and driving improvements in care pathways.
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29 May 2026
Celebrating our past, shaping our future: 25 years of NSW membership
As the RCN Wales representative on the RCN UK Nursing Support Worker (NSW) Committee, it’s with great pride that I wish all our NSW members a very happy 25th anniversary of our membership group within the RCN.
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20 May 2026
Liver disease isn’t just about alcohol
Liver disease is one of the fastest rising causes of premature death in the UK, yet it’s still widely misunderstood. In this blog, a Hepatology Advanced Nurse Practitioner challenges the myth that liver disease is only caused by alcohol, explores its many overlapping causes, and explains why 75% of people are still diagnosed too late.
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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.
