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All the latest on current nursing issues in Wales and updates on the work of RCN Wales.
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21 Feb 2025
RCN Wales responds to Welsh government final budget for 2025/26
Press releaseWelsh government announces additional £30 million for social care to target delayed hospital discharges and community care
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13 Feb 2025
RCN Wales Responds to Latest UCAS Nursing Applicant Figures
Press releaseThe Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Wales welcomes the latest figures released by the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) for the 2025 nursing application and acceptance cycle.
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29 Jan 2025
Royal College of Nursing "very concerned" about Cardiff University’s proposal to close its School of Nursing
Press releaseHelen Whyley, RCN Wales Executive Director, responds to Cardiff University’s proposal to close its nursing school.
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28 Jan 2025
RCN demands urgent action and transparency on corridor care in Wales
Press releaseThe RCN has issued a strong call to action to the Welsh government, urging them to take decisive steps to eradicate corridor care
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16 Jan 2025
“It makes me really sad to be a nurse in these times”: RCN report reveals harrowing effects of corridor care in Wales
Raw testimonies of nursing staff show a healthcare crisis that is unsafe, undignified, and unacceptable.
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13 Dec 2024
Urgent need to increase student funding, says Royal College of Nursing Wales following UCAS admission figures
Press releaseUCAS figures published today show that universities in Wales have been unable to fill the Welsh government commissioned places on nursing courses and attract the number of nursing students needed.
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10 Dec 2024
RCN Wales Responds to Welsh Government Budget Announcement
Press release"The government needs to be careful to address the systemic issues and not just focus on the waiting lists,” explains Helen Whyley, Executive Director RCN Wales.
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22 Nov 2024
Clinical nurse specialist named RCN Wales Nurse of the Year 2024
Madelaine Watkins is changing perceptions and improving access to services in a role that was only piloted 4 years ago.
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22 Nov 2024
Outstanding clinical nurse specialist advocating for older persons with psychosis named RCN Wales Nurse of the Year 2024
Press releaseMadelaine Watkins works within Mental Health Services for Older People (MHSOP) and her amazing efforts to improve access for older persons dealing with psychosis, and educating staff earned her the title of Wales Nurse of the Year at last night’s (21 November) 11th annual RCN Wales Nurse of the Year Awards.
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4 Nov 2024
NHS pay consultation in Wales: RCN members vote reject
Nearly three quarters of members who voted said the 5.5% pay award isn’t enough.
Page last updated - 03/12/2024
