
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
General nursing resources
Most of the resources on our website are relevant to all members – no matter what sector or setting you’re employed in. This includes many of our advice guides and subject guides, as well as the clinical information on RCN Learn.
Hear from our members in Wales
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21 Feb 2025
Hear from Claire: Empowering Leadership in the Independent Health and Social Care Sector
Claire Sutton, our Head of Independent Health and Social Care (IHSC), discusses our commitment to empowering nurses through professional learning programmes and initiatives.
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18 Feb 2025
Independent sector update: What’s coming up and how you can stay engaged
Leanne Hume, Lead Nurse - Independent Health and Social Care (Northern Region), shares what’s coming up and how you can stay engaged.
Page last updated - 20/01/2025