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

2 Jul 2024
Critical nursing shortages leave patients unsafe
Press release
Due to severe workforce shortages in hospitals and community services, patients are experiencing pain and, in many cases, being cared for in corridors. Today, the 蜜桃直播 in Wales (RCN) revealed this alarming situation, highlighting that less than a quarter of all shifts in Wales have sufficient registered nurses.
25 Apr 2024
You could be the next RCN Wales Nurse of the Year

The eleventh annual ceremony showcasing nursing excellence in Wales will return on 21 November at the Mercure Holland House Hotel in Cardiff.
26 Mar 2024
RCN to new First Minister: 3 urgent steps to rescue Welsh NHS

Helen Whyley, Director of RCN Wales, has written to the First Minister calling for immediate action to protect patients and secure the future of nursing in Wales.
4 Jan 2024
RCN sounds warning over Welsh government introduction of nursing associates in Wales

Our warning comes after the biggest review of nursing without any mandate, public consultation, or scrutiny by the Senedd.
21 Dec 2023
COVID JN.1 variant: RCN seeks assurance on new PPE advice

We蜜桃直播檝e contacted chief nursing officers in all 4 UK countries and the UKHSA to find out what action will be taken in response to WHO蜜桃直播檚 statement on a new COVID-19 variant of interest.
14 Dec 2023
RCN launches health care careers programme for displaced people in Wales

It蜜桃直播檚 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蜜桃直播檝e 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蜜桃直播痠n Wales

Workforce investment should be the Welsh government蜜桃直播檚 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.