Political Leadership Programme Wales
Providing an invaluable insight into the Welsh political landscape and how policy is shaped
Tuesday 2 & Wednesday 2 December 2025
Each year, RCN Wales offers a unique training opportunity designed for the nursing workforce to strengthen their leadership and influencing skills, while deepening their understanding of how health and social care policy is developed in Wales.
This course is particularly relevant for those who want to:
- Understand how political decisions shape healthcare policy and the wider health and care workforce
- Influence change in health and social care policy at local or national levels
- Develop practical strategies to engage with and shape policy agendas
- Navigate the legislative and policy landscape of devolved government in Wales
- Build relationships and gain support from key external stakeholders
- Enhance their leadership capabilities within their profession and across the health and care system
Political Leadership Programme
This programme includes a visit to the Welsh Parliament, features contributions from expert lobbying and media practitioners and offers valuable networking opportunities.
The sessions were excellent, thought provoking, stimulating and practical.
I came to these sessions quite naive around how I could influence change in my workplace. I will be sharing what I have learnt amongst peers, hoping to influence others.
A superb programme.
I feel privileged to have listened to the speakers and no longer feel intimidated by politics.
The programme made politics reachable and tailor-made for nursing.
One of the best courses I have ever been on in my career. Thank-you very much.
I intend to be politically aware and to be more active in future
Informative, empowering and envisioning.
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