The recent Scotland and Northern Ireland (SNI) Quarterly Nurse Forum was a special occasion not only for professional development but also for recognising decades of dedicated service.

The Queen’s Institute of Community Nursing (QICN) is proud to announce that Professor John Unsworth OBE, Chair of Council, has been awarded a Fellowship of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN).

The Chair of the RCN Foundation, Professor Jane Cummings, has been made Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) in His Majesty the King’s 2025 Birthday Honours. 

A simple device has helped transform the life of 63-year-old Maureen, a stroke survivor who was left dependent on district nurses for daily insulin injections.

The Queen’s Institute for Community Nursing (QICN) has announced that its new centre for professional development will be named after Dame Elizabeth Anionwu, the celebrated nursing leader who is a Vice-President and Fellow of the charity.

Spirit Health has launched its new Training Excellence Award, celebrating healthcare professionals who go above and beyond to support people living with diabetes through education and training.

QNIS Chief Executive and Nurse Director, Sarah Doyle, was recently invited to the House of Lords for the launch of the 2025 World Health Organisation report on the State of the World’s Nursing.

The NMC has appointed Ravi Chand CBE as its new Executive Director of People and Culture.

The Queen’s Institute of Community Nursing (QICN) has announced the latest group of nurse-led innovation projects to receive funding.

As several QNIS Trustees come to the end of their terms of office, the organisation is now seeking new trustees to join its Council.

This year marks a huge milestone for the RCN Foundation – its 15th year anniversary.

Think COULD was developed by a cohort of eight Learning Disability Queen’s Nurses across Scotland in partnership with QNIS with funding from The Burdett Trust for Nursing.

The Queen’s Institute of Community Nursing (QICN) has launched a new handbook highlighting the vital role of community nurse consultants (CNCs) in shaping the future of healthcare.

The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has launched the recruitment campaign for a permanent Chief Executive and Registrar.

The Queen’s Institute of Community Nursing has announced that Steph Lawrence MBE will become the next Chief Executive of the charity.

The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) is pleased to announce that Ron Barclay-Smith has been appointed as its new Chair following a competitive process.

A new ‘next-generation’ continuous glucose monitor (CGM) by Chinese manufacturing giant Yuwell is now available in the UK.

More than 800 healthcare sites across the UK and Ireland signed up to take part in last week’s Insulin Safety Week, marking a record-breaking year for the national campaign.

The Queen’s Nursing Institute (QNI) – the oldest nursing charity in the world, dedicated to community nursing since 1887 – is proud to announce its re-naming as The Queen’s Institute of Community Nursing (QICN).

The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has published a comprehensive three-year programme to build a positive, empowering and inclusive culture for NMC colleagues and everyone involved in its regulatory processes.