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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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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.
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25 Sep 2024
NHS pay award in Wales: our consultation is now open
RCN Wales is consulting eligible members on whether they accept or reject the 5.5% NHS pay award from the Welsh government.
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10 Sep 2024
RCN Wales responds to Welsh government’s 5.5% NHS pay award for 2024/25
The Welsh government has announced a 5.5% pay award for NHS Wales staff on Agenda for Change terms and conditions, accepting the independent pay review body recommendations in full.
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30 Jul 2024
NHS Wales pay award: “Nursing staff in Wales deserve the same prompt action and recognition on pay as colleagues in England”
RCN Wales have called for an urgent response from the Welsh Government to the announcement from the UK Chancellor of a 5.5% pay award for nursing staff in England.
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19 Jul 2024
RCN Wales welcomes latest NMC registration figures
Press releaseThe RCN is pleased to see the record increase in the number of registered nursing and midwifery professionals, reaching a historic high of 40,494.
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18 Jul 2024
RCN Wales responds to latest UCAS figures
Press releaseWales is still short of where we need to be, said Professor Sandy Harding, Associate Director, RCN Wales.
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