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New QNI NGS gardens and health projects
The Queen’s Nursing Institute and the National Garden Scheme have announced five new gardens and health projects led by nurses taking place in 2023.
Lead nurse honoured in NHS Top 75 list
An honorary nurse consultant in palliative care has been named by Nursing Times as one of the top 75 nurses and midwives who have contributed significantly to the NHS since its creation.
Education is ‘crucial’ in preventing type 2 diabetes cases rising past one billion by 2050
An international diabetes centre claims that education and prevention “serve as vital tools” in the mission against type 2 diabetes after experts have predicted the number of people living with the condition will more than double by 2050.
Leicester volunteers sought for UK’s largest health research programme
People living in Leicester are being urged to take part in a national health research programme which aims to create the most detailed “portrait” of people’s health in the UK.
Nurse who champions community services wins a Chief Nursing Officer Award
Two of Mersey Care’s most experienced nurses and their contribution to the NHS over their careers have been celebrated by being presented with Chief Nursing Officer Awards.
Oxleas Nursing Conference reveals its Nurse of the Year
A Community Children’s Nursing Team Manager has been honoured with a top award at a nursing conference.
Staff receive eye awareness training
Moorfields Eye Hospital has trained 24 local care staff in eye care through its new Eye Envoy Programme.
Urgent Community Response service wins national award
Bridgewater Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has received a prestigious national award after being honoured for its work in preventing older people and adults with complex health needs from being admitted to hospital.
Nurses go up three hills and come down with a mountain of cash
A team of intrepid Oxford Health school nurses took on and completed one of the country’s toughest challenges to raise money for the Young Minds charity.
Sweating and strengthening to be at forefront of live online event
A Facebook Live video session taking place next week will explore the benefits of doing regular moderate-intensity exercise for people with type 2 diabetes.
Community matron wins bronze at British Journal of Nursing Awards
Dawn Douglas, a community matron within the Berwick-upon-Tweed district nursing team, recently won the Bronze Award for Wound Care Nurse of the Year at the 2023 BJN Awards.
Trust receives award for supporting staff recruited from overseas
A healthcare Trust has been recognised for its “incredible work” to support nurses and midwives recruited from overseas, despite only recruiting internationally for just two years.
Community nursing team leads innovative partnership for East Cowes
East Cowes GP surgery has responded to an increase in demand for their services and challenges in recruiting nurses for the practice by creating an innovative partnership with the community nursing team at Isle of Wight NHS Trust.
District Nurse receives national award for outstanding performance during her studies
District nurse Georgia Hibbert has received a Queens Nursing Institute award for her outstanding performance whilst completing a Master’s Degree at Northumbria University.
Community Nurses put best foot forward for Legs Matter campaign
A community nursing team joined forces with their local pharmacy to promote the public health campaign Legs Matter Week.
‘Hospital at Home’ team honoured ahead of NHS’ 75th birthday
East and North Hertfordshire’s Hospital at Home team has been celebrating after winning a regional category in the 2023 Parliamentary Awards, following a nomination by local MPs.
First winner of new Queen’s Nursing Institute award is announced
The first winner of a new award which honours the memory of a longstanding council member of a charity dedicated to improving the nursing care of people in their own homes and communities has been revealed.
Community nurse says her volunteering role is a ‘privilege’
A community nurse who gives up her free time to offer comfort to end of life patients has described the role as a privilege.
Trust wants to celebrate its community heroes
An NHS community trust is encouraging people to celebrate the contribution of community heroes by nominating its staff and volunteers for its Celebrating Success Awards 2023.
A first for Kent NHS trust’s newly qualified community nurses
Four years ago, Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust recruited its first cohort of registered nursing degree apprentices.