Independent health and social care in Wales
Many of our members in Wales are employed in independent health and social care (IHSC).Â
This includes members working in settings outside the NHS such as:
- Care homes
- Nursing agencies
- Independent hospitals
- General practices
As the voice of nursing, we’re committed to connecting, engaging and representing nursing staff, no matter what sector or setting you’re employed in.
This page signposts to useful information and resources about IHSC in Wales. For more general information about IHSC across the UK, please see our ‘Nursing across independent health and social care’ page.
Celebrating our IHSC members in Wales
Celebrate Care Home Open Week
RCN Wales Nurse of the Year Awards
More guidance and resources
More guidance and resources
Most of our resources are useful to all members, no matter what sector or setting you’re employed in. Visit our advice guides and subject guides for more resources.
Hear from our members in Wales
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blog posts
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13 Feb 2025
Raising our voices: Protesting with RCN student members in Cardiff
RCN Wales stands in solidarity with the Save Nursing campaign and on Friday 7 February took part in a protest at Cardiff University against the proposed closure of its School of Nursing.
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6 Feb 2025
Embracing Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in independent health and social care
Sarah Seeley, the Eastern region's Lead Nurse for Independent Health and Social Care, outlines the need to foster equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in the sector.
Page last updated - 25/07/2025
