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 Dec 2025
Santa’s Little Helpers: ¹úÄÚ¾«Æ·ÒÁÈ˾þþþø¾ Online Library Support
While our library doors will be closed for the holidays, you’ll still have plenty of ways to access resources and support.
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17 Dec 2025
Highlights from the ¹úÄÚ¾«Æ·ÒÁÈ˾þþþø¾ Wales Health Care Support Worker Conference
¹úÄÚ¾«Æ·ÒÁÈ˾þþþø¾ Wales Independent Sector & Community Adviser Majella recounts a lively day at Ty Maeth, bringing HCSWs together to share inspiring career stories, celebrate successes, and hear practical updates.
Page last updated - 25/07/2025

