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NMC launches new user-friendly portal to support registrations
Registrants and education institutions can now access a new, more accessible online portal to manage registrations with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
Health Secretary determined to improve type 1 diabetes diagnoses as “lasting legacy” for toddler
The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care is “determined to make real improvements in diagnosing type 1 diabetes” to ensure no child is “let down by the NHS”, following the death of two-year-old Lyla Story from undiagnosed type 1 diabetes last year.
CamAPS Liberty®: the dawn of fully closed-loop technology
The world’s first fully closed-loop feature will become available within the existing CamAPS® FX app.
Eleanor Cross Healthcare awarded NIHR funding to launch Primary Care Research Centre in Northampton
Eleanor Cross Healthcare in Northampton has secured funding from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Capital Investment Programme to establish a dedicated primary care research clinic and laboratory supporting research into metabolic health, obesity and other long-term conditions.
Win luxury prizes and help save lives
A UK health charity is calling on the public to help save the lives of mothers and children across Sub-Saharan Africa and is offering the chance to win luxury prizes in return.
QICN launches new strategic plan for 2026-2030
The Queen’s Institute of Community Nursing (QICN) has announced its 2026-2030 Strategic Plan, which will guide the charity over the next five years and strengthen its role as the leading global voice for community nursing excellence, support and information.
NMC welcomes 100th Approved Education Institution
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has welcomed the University of Westminster as the regulator’s 100th Approved Education Institution (AEI).
Leading diabetes conference rebranded to unite healthcare specialisms
Diabetes Professional Care (DPC) has relaunched as Cardiovascular Renal Metabolic (CVRM) Professional Care, marking a national rebrand that brings key healthcare specialisms together to drive more integrated care and “improve patient outcomes.”
Free CGM access helps DSNs reduce workload and improve patient outcomes
Spirit Health is giving Diabetes Specialist Nurses (DSNs) and primary care teams the opportunity to reduce workload pressures and improve glucose management outcomes through a free, hands-on CareSens Air Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) experience, supported by structured nurse-led onboarding.
The QICN launches new Community Children’s Nurse Faculty
The Queen’s Institute of Community Nursing (QICN) has launched a new faculty: the Community Children’s Nurse Faculty, led by Queen’s Nurse and Community Children’s Matron, Rebecca Daniels.
New forum to support diaspora nursing and midwifery professionals
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has relaunched a key strategic forum to strengthen its support for diaspora nursing and midwifery professionals – those who have joined the UK workforce from around the world.
MBE award to Director of RCN Foundation
The Director of the RCN Foundation has been awarded a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in His Majesty the King’s 2026 New Year Honours in recognition for her outstanding contribution to nursing and midwifery.
NMC congratulates nursing and midwifery professionals in New Year Honours
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has congratulated the nursing and midwifery professionals and leaders who have been recognised for their outstanding contributions in the New Year Honours List 2026.
Outstanding community nurses celebrated at QICN awards ceremony
The Queen’s Institute of Community Nursing (QICN) held its annual awards ceremonies on last year at the Millennium Gloucester Hotel in London.
QNIS celebrates Long Service awards
The QNIS presented more than 100 Long Service awards in 2025 across a number of events that have taken place across Scotland.
World’s first, commercially available, fully closed-loop algorithm designed to run without carb counting or meal boluses approved
Following approval from its notified body, CamDiab Ltd announces its latest innovation that will allow users to manage their type 1 diabetes without needing to count carbohydrates or give pre-meal insulin.
Updated QICN guide supports nurses entering adult social care
The Queen’s Institute of Community Nursing (QICN) has published a new online resource entitled ‘A Guide for Nurses New to Adult Social Care Nursing’.
Investing in care: a joint celebration of innovation and impact
Following a donation of £25,000, the RCN Foundation LV= Quality Improvement Project Grants Programme has funded eight projects across the UK.
New faculties of community mental health and community learning disability nursing
The Queen’s Institute of Community Nursing (QICN) has launched two new faculties: the Faculty of Community Mental Health Nursing and the Faculty of Community Learning Disability Nursing.