News

All the latest on current nursing issues in Wales and updates on the work of RCN Wales.

14 Dec 2023
RCN launches health care careers programme for displaced people in Wales

It’s an opportunity for people in Wales who are refugees or asylum seekers to get practical experience and knowledge.
28 Nov 2023
Safe nurse staffing law in Wales: improvements made to patient care, but stricter guidance is needed

We’ve launched our latest report on the impact of the Nurse Staffing Levels (Wales) Act 2016 on health care delivery.
17 Nov 2023
The faces representing Wales at the RCN Nursing Awards 2023

Congratulations to all winners and nominees who celebrated their success on 10 November at Liverpool Cathedral.
3 Nov 2023
RCN leads on report to achieve a more sustainable health care system in Wales

Workforce investment should be the Welsh government’s top priority to improve efficiency in its spending, the report finds.
19 Oct 2023
Wales safe staffing law secured by RCN members has delivered better care for patients

RCN Wales has presented evidence on safe nurse staffing to the Senedd Health and Social Care Committee.
27 Sep 2023
RCN calls for urgent investment in nursing as vacancies rise in Wales

RCN publishes new data showing a reliance on agency nursing and staff working thousands of extra hours every week.
1 Sep 2023
RCN dispute with Welsh government ends as members accept latest NHS offer

Welsh government must now deliver on its promises set out in the offer to improve working lives of nursing staff.
31 Jul 2023
RCN consultative ballot on latest Welsh government pay offer now open

Members can vote to accept or reject the latest offer between Monday 31 July and Thursday 31 August.
20 Jul 2023
RCN Wales to ballot members on latest Welsh government offer

The ballot will be open from Monday 31 July to Thursday 31 August for eligible members working for the NHS in Wales.
30 Jun 2023
Exceptional hepatology nurse named RCN Wales Nurse of the Year 2023

Tara Rees, who has made a real difference to underrepresented patients, was named RCN Wales Nurse of the Year at its 10th annual awards ceremony, held at City Hall in Cardiff last night (29 June).