
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

¹úÄÚ¾«Æ·ÒÁÈ˾þþþø¾ Wales Nurse of the Year Awards
General nursing resources
Most of the resources on our website are relevant to all members – no matter what sector or setting you’re employed in. This includes many of our advice guides and subject guides, as well as the clinical information on ¹úÄÚ¾«Æ·ÒÁÈ˾þþþø¾ Learn.
Hear from our members in Wales
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22 Aug 2025
When Hope Packs Its Bags: Why International Nurses Are Leaving the UK
International nurses once arrived in the UK with hope and purpose - but many are now leaving, disillusioned by systemic inequality, exclusion and lack of support. Suma John shares a powerful call to action.
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11 Jul 2025
Speaking up, stepping forward: Advancing digital health in nursing
How representing Wales at ¹úÄÚ¾«Æ·ÒÁÈ˾þþþø¾ Congress reinforced Abigail's commitment to advancing digital health in nursing.
Page last updated - 25/07/2025