LATEST NEWS
Financial support available for educational and professional development
Applications are now open for an RCN Foundation education and career development grant.
The QICN publishes Impact Report for 2025
The Queen’s Institute of Community Nursing (QICN) has published a new impact report for 2025.
New device for predicting overnight hypoglycaemia in people with diabetes launched in the UK
A new device designed to help adults with diabetes predict dangerous drops in blood sugar while they sleep is now being used in the UK.
New nurse-led gardens and health projects announced for 2026
The Queen’s Institute of Community Nursing (QICN) has announced the latest nurse-led innovation projects to receive funding.
Applications open for RCN Foundation Quality Improvement Project
Applications are now open for the RCN Foundation Quality Improvement Project, meaning funding opportunities are available for nursing and midwifery-led QI projects that seek to improve patient care and safety.
NMC thanked nursing and midwifery professionals on Covid-19 Day of Reflection
On March 8, the NMC marked the Covid-19 Day of Reflection – six years since the UK’s first lockdown of the pandemic.
Webinar to launch new network improving cardiovascular, kidney and metabolic care
A free, educational webinar for healthcare professionals will take place next month to officially launch The CKM Collaborative (formerly CVRM UK).
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.