Ready for two days packed with of activism and networking at the #RCNWalesActivismConference25
Reps, activists and volunteers from across Wales have come together at Ty Maeth to discuss the impact that active memebrs of the RCN can make in their workplaces and beyond.
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How to plan for winter in a care home | RCN Magazine | Royal College of Nursing
Efficient planning is essential to ease pressure in the NHS during the colder months, says this care home unit manager
"If weβre able to treat people in their own home, thatβs best practice." π¬
Independent care home unit manager Kat Simkiss explains how efficient planning is essential to protect residents and ease pressures during the winter months β¬οΈ
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Working in independent health and social care?
Use our Employment Standards to ensure youβre getting a fair deal.
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09.12.2025 10:00 β π 2 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0
RCN report reveals scale of Wales nursing crisis | News | Royal College of Nursing
Nursing in Numbers 2025 reveals 1,481 registered nurse vacancies in Wales, rising agency spend and widespread unpaid extra hours; RCN sets out 13 urgent steps to stabilise the workforce.
The numbers speak for themselves - RCN Wales's latest #NursingInNumbers25 report reveals the extent of the nursing workforce crisis and sets out 13 urgent steps for Welsh Government.
Read our news story and find out how you can get involved here: https://bit.ly/48YtqIq
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It's time for #RCNWalesAdvent25. Weβve posted our calendars far and wide to promote what nursing needs not only this Christmas, but for the years ahead.
Welsh-language nursing education is important not only for students, but for people in rural areas to have a choice to communicate in Welsh.
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On day 6 of #RCNWalesAdvent25, we want to see effective care being delivered closer to home. Nursing staff are central to making this a reality.
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A great night for North Wales: FIVE Winners, and TWO Runners-Up at this yearβs RCN Wales Nurse of the Year Awards, 2025 #WalesNOTY25 @thercnwales.bsky.social @rcn.org.uk
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What a night! Weβve loved celebrating the incredible achievements of nursing staff in Wales.
Huge thanks to our amazing sponsors and congratulations again to our #WalesNOTY25 finalists for their incredible achievements.
Planning for #WalesNOTY26 starts tomorrow!
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Am noson! Rydym wedi mwynhau dathlu cyflawniadau anhygoel staff nyrsio yng Nghymru. Diolch enfawr i'n noddwyr anhygoel a llongyfarchiadau unwaith eto i'n staff nyrsio sydd wedi cyrraedd rownd derfynol #WalesNOTY25 am eu cyflawniadau rhyfeddol.
Mae'r cynllunio ar gyfer #WalesNOTY26 yn dechrau yfory!
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Tonight is the night! Weβre so excited to recognise the incredible work of our wonderful finalists. Stay tuned to find out who will be crowned RCN Wales Nurse of the Year 2025 at our glittering #WalesNOTY25 Awards this evening.
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Promotional graphic for an online event titled "The Art of Nursing: Gender Inequality" hosted by the Royal College of Nursing, scheduled for 13 November 2025 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. The image features a stylized depiction of two abstract faces in profile made of colorful, wavy lines against a dark blue background.
There's still time to join us tomorrow afternoon for the eighth Art of Nursing webinar, where we will be exploring the links between art, health, and gender equality!
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13 Nov 25
β 13:00 - 14:00
π Online
Book now: bit.ly/3ImfUnh
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North Wales Branch Conference - Nov 5th 9:30-16:30, Colwyn Bay
FREE EVENT last few spaces left - book today
bit.ly/m/RCN-North-...
@thercnwales.bsky.social
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Tonight at the Senedd, MSs and RCN Wales officials, reps and ambassadors unite for the launch of our 2026 election manifesto.
Read the full story β‘οΈ https://bit.ly/42cCNAB
#StrongerNursing #Senedd2026
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RCN Wales Health Care Support Worker Conference 2025 | Events | Royal College of Nursing
Book online! The RCN Wales Health Care Support Worker Conference returns on 26 November 2025 in Cardiff. Join us for a day of reflection and celebration, focussing on the contribution of Health Care Support Workers across Wales.
π RCN Wales Health Care Support Worker Conference 2025
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26 November | 10am-4pm
π RCN Wales HQ
Join us in Cardiff for an uplifting, informative and inspiring event dedicated to YOU - our incredible health care support workers across Wales.
Find out more and book your place β¬οΈ
https://bit.ly/3WyZImg
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First nurses qualify from Aberystwyth University | News | Royal College of Nursing
History was made in Aberystwyth this summer, as the very first cohort of nurses educated at Aberystwyth University have now qualified to work in the health service.
Celebrating an historic moment for health care in mid Wales! π
This summer, the very first cohort of nurses at Aberystwyth University have officially qualified. These graduates have been pioneers in building a new tradition of nursing education in Aberystwyth.
https://bit.ly/4nV3QsT
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Make a Date - Our Annual AGM, followed by some great learning for our members @thercnwales.bsky.social
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π’ RCN North Wales Branch members π’
Your local branch is holding its annual conference on 5 November, focussing on: Embracing Mental Health.
Learn about defining and incorporating wellbeing everyday, and navigating the road to recovery.
Find out more and book online today.β‘οΈ https://bit.ly/3VnRTzC
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Our next Branch Meeting
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RCN North Wales Branch meeting July 2025 @thercnwales.bsky.social @rcn.org.uk
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RCN Members: π― This weeks mission: Recruit 3 from 3
Can you bring 3 new Voting Volunteers on board β from 3 different teams?
π Hereβs the QR code to sign them up
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An audience with the Chief Nursing Officer and executive directors of nursing from Wales is on right now at #RCN25.
Sue Tranka and the panel are discussing the challenges and opportunities for nursing in Wales and the UK
#nursing #nurse #wales cymru@congress
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Have you come to the Activism Academy stand and shared your hopes for the future of nursing?
Hereβs Ronaldβs inspiring vision for the future π₯
#RCN25
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Chloe Webber, Mental Health Nurse in Wales, takes to the podium at #RCN25 Congress to talk about the future regulation of nurses, midwives and nursing associates.
Read more here β‘οΈ www.rcn.org.uk/Congress/Con...
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RCN Congress '25
Build your day
Final day at #RCN25 today!
What has been your most memorable part of this year's RCN Congress?
There's still lots to come, and you can view the full programme on our website β‘οΈ bit.ly/43g5GeL
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@rcnactivism.bsky.social thank you for the chat at #RCN25 Congress at Liverpool today π
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@rcn.org.uk @thercnwales.bsky.social @rcnnwalesbranch.bsky.social
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Congress at Liverpool #RCN25 kicks-off with @bejoysebastian.bsky.social our newly elect President 2025 β€οΈ
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Congress at Liverpool #RCN25 kicks-off with @faerycaramel.bsky.social our Chair β€οΈ @rcn.org.uk @thercnwales.bsky.social
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