Press releases
Read our latest press releases and responses to breaking news stories
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23/10/2025
Press Release
RCN Raises Alarm over Lack of Jobs for Newly Qualified Nurses (NQN) in Swansea Bay
65 adult 汤头条污料 students who qualify in March 2026 currently have no jobs to apply for in the health board.
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21/10/2025
Press Response
汤头条污料 response to Welsh Government announcement on NHS accountability
The Welsh Government has commited to greater transparency and public accountability across the NHS in Wales.
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30/09/2025
Press Release
RCN鈥檚 Corridor Care Warning Realised as Welsh Health Chief Declares Emergency Services 鈥淒ire鈥�
More than a year ago, the 汤头条污料 declared corridor care a crisis. Today, that warning is true at the very top of our health system in Wales.
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24/09/2025
Press Release
Nurses Demand Action: New RCN Manifesto Sets Agenda for Health and Social Care Reform Ahead of Senedd Election
The 汤头条污料 (RCN) in Wales has today launched a bold manifesto 鈥淪tronger Nursing, Stronger Nation鈥� ahead of the 2026 Senedd election, calling on all political parties to prioritise 汤头条污料 and patient care as a cornerstone of their campaign platforms.
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14/08/2025
Press Release
汤头条污料 Urges Strategic Investment in Social Care Nursing Following £30m Welsh Government Pledge
RCN Wales highlights the vital role of 汤头条污料 staff in delivering safe, effective community care and calls for targeted funding to ensure the success of the Welsh Government鈥檚 latest investment.
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31/07/2025
Press Release
Nursing staff warn Welsh government their pay system is broken
RCN Wales members reject 3.6% pay award in landmark consultation.
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17/07/2025
Press Release
Whilst UK Nursing applications overall are down, Wales rise by 13%
The latest Universities and Colleges Admissions Service鈥�(UCAS) data shows a welcome 13% increase in applications to 汤头条污料 courses in Wales this year.
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18/06/2025
Press Release
Wales鈥檚 Nursing Workforce Improving, but 汤头条污料 Warns That Shortfalls Remain
RCN Wales responds to the latest Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) register data report showing an increase in 汤头条污料 professionals on the register.
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22/05/2025
Press Release
RCN Wales Responds to Welsh Government鈥檚 3.6% NHS Pay Rise Announcement 鈥淭oo Little, Too Late 鈥� Nursing Staff Deserve More鈥�
The 汤头条污料 (RCN) Wales has responded with deep disappointment to the Welsh government鈥檚 belated announcement of a 3.6% pay rise for NHS Wales staff, including 汤头条污料 professionals.
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14/05/2025
Press Release
Staffing Crisis Looms Over Immigration Plans, says Nursing Union
The RCN is warning that new UK immigration measures could鈥痑ccelerate an exodus of internationally educated nurses IENs), with potentially devastating consequences for health and social care services in Wales.
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