RCN Wales
Representing nurses, HCAs and APs, nursing students and midwives across Wales.
Over ninety percent of RCN members in Wales have rejected the Welsh Government’s 3.6% pay award
In a ballot that saw the highest turnout in the College’s history, members in Wales told the RCN that 3.6% is NOT enough.
Next steps are now being considered, which may include a ballot for industrial action if meaningful discussions with the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care do not happen. Read more in our news story.
Upcoming Events
Nurse workplace resilience: a top priority - online webinar, 1.30pm - 4.30pm, Wednesday 12 November 2025
This interactive webinar session will explore the meaning of resilience to you, an opportunity for you to reflect on your personal and external resources to promote your own resilience, and who you work with, for the benefit of all. As well as some stress management strategies. This webinar is suitable for all members of the nursing team: registered nurses, Health Care Support Workers/ Health Care Assistants, and pre-reg. nursing students working in the NHS or Independent Health & Social Care Sector. See our event webpage for further details.
Wales votes in 2026
Discover what we're calling for in our manifesto.
In May 2026, Wales will elect a new Welsh Government.
Our members know best how the next Welsh Government should tackle the crisis of corridor care, protect patient safety, and fix health and social care.
Get involved in the campaign for stronger nursing - and a stronger nation.
RCN Wales Nurse of the Year Awards 2025
Our awards are designed to recognise, highlight, and celebrate the dedication and outstanding professional care of nursing staff across Wales.
The nomination window has now closed. Congratulations and good luck to all of this years nominees!
Sponsorship options are now available.
Corridor care is not safe care.
Nurses, doctors, and health care staff in Wales are being forced to treat and care for patients in corridors, car parks, and other places where safe care simply isn't possible.
Add your voice to the petition today and help end corridor care in Wales. Anyone can sign the petition, including members of the public. Corridor care is everyone's concern, and we need as many voices as possible.
Nursing Pay
Find out the latest information about NHS pay in Wales and the campaign for Fair Pay for Nursing.
COVID-19
RCN Wales library
Ty Maeth, King George V Drive East, Cardiff CF14 4XZ 029 2068 0734. Please note this number is for library enquiries only. Call 0345 772 6100 for general queries. wales.library@rcn.org.uk
Branches
All members belong to an RCN branch. Branches work across the NHS, independent and third sectors to deliver services to members and provide opportunities for members to participate in, shape and influence the work of the RCN.
Contact
- RCN Wales (Cardiff), Ty Maeth, King George V Drive East, Cardiff CF14 4XZ
- 0345 772 6100
- welsh.board@rcn.org.uk
- communicationswales@rcn.org.uk
- RCN Wales (North Wales), Plas Eirias Business Centre, Abergele Road, Colwyn Bay LL29 8BF
- 0345 772 6100
- membership@rcn.org.uk
Join Today
- Join now for professional support and other benefits
- Complete our online form
- Call 0345 772 6100
Page last updated - 24/09/2025
