Press releases
Read our latest press releases and responses to breaking news stories
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21/02/2025
Press Response
RCN Wales responds to Welsh government final budget for 2025/26
Welsh government announces additional £30 million for social care to target delayed hospital discharges and community care
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13/02/2025
Press Release
RCN Wales Responds to Latest UCAS Nursing Applicant Figures
The 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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29/01/2025
Press Release
Royal College of Nursing "very concerned" about Cardiff University’s proposal to close its School of Nursing
Helen Whyley, RCN Wales Executive Director, responds to Cardiff University’s proposal to close its nursing school.
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28/01/2025
Press Release
RCN demands urgent action and transparency on corridor care in Wales
The 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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13/12/2024
Press Release
Urgent need to increase student funding, says Royal College of Nursing Wales following UCAS admission figures
UCAS 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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10/12/2024
Press Release
RCN Wales Responds to Welsh Government Budget Announcement
"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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22/11/2024
Press Release
Outstanding clinical nurse specialist advocating for older persons with psychosis named RCN Wales Nurse of the Year 2024
Madelaine 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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04/11/2024
Press Release
RCN members reject Welsh government’s inadequate NHS pay award
An overwhelming 72% of Royal College of Nursing (RCN) members working in the NHS in Wales who took part in the consultation voted to reject the Welsh government's proposed 5.5% pay increase for 2024/25.
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25/09/2024
Press Release
Royal College of Nursing Wales launches NHS pay consultation
The Royal College of Nursing Wales has today (Wednesday 25 September) launched a member consultation on the latest NHS pay award for nursing staff in Wales.
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10/09/2024
Press Release
Royal College of Nursing response to NHS pay announcement for nursing staff in Wales
Responding to the NHS pay announcement for nursing staff in Wales, RCN Wales Executive Director Helen Whyley said: “The RCN today welcomes the Welsh government announcement that it will implement the recommendations of the independent pay review body (PRB) for NHS Agenda for Change staff in Wales. Nursing staff have been eagerly awaiting the Welsh government decision since early July, which applies from April 2024."
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