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QNI rebrands leadership programme
The Queen’s Nursing Institute is rebranding its leadership programme for experienced nurses working in the community, primary care and social care.
Hospital reaches milestone in plans for Community Diagnostic Centre
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust has reached a significant milestone in submitting the planning application for the Community Diagnostic Centre at St Margaret’s Hospital, Epping.
New gardens and health projects launched
Five new gardens and health projects led by community nurses have started their year-long innovation programme with the Queen’s Nursing Institute (QNI).
Integrated Heart Failure Service launches in East and North Hertfordshire
A new service to help patients living with heart failure in East and North Hertfordshire has been launched, starting in Lower Lea Valley.
New role will help support staff and boost workforce
Swansea Bay University Health Board has appointed its first Professional Nurse Advocate to support district nurses and wound care nurses.
Community nursing innovation programme evaluated
The Queen’s Nursing Institute has published a new evaluation of its Community Nursing Innovation Programme.
Upcoming webinar to focus on hybrid closed loop technology in pregnancy
Diabetes healthcare professionals are invited to sign up for a hybrid closed loop and pregnancy webinar taking place next month during Insulin Safety Week 2024.
‘Pop-up’ measles vaccination clinics target Leicester asylum seekers
The drive to tackle the measles outbreak in Leicester has seen ‘pop-up’ vaccination stations visit accommodation sites in the city to ensure asylum seekers are protected against the virus.
NMC launches forum to support international nursing and midwifery workforce
The Nursing & Midwifery Council has set up a new engagement forum for international nursing and midwifery associations to strengthen its understanding of the experiences of internationally educated and diaspora professionals.
Calls for more school nurses in England
A new report calls for action to address the steep decline in the number of school nurses in England..
Fitness to practise plan approved
The NMC Council has approved has approved its new £30 million fitness to practise plan.
Innovations in Diabetes Care Projects launched
The Queen’s Nursing Institute has announced seven new nurse-led projects in the community that will benefit people living with diabetes.
One-off payments of up to £3,000 for over 27,000 health workers
The government will provide funding for over 27,000 more healthcare workers in England to receive two one-off payments - worth at least £1,655 and up to £3,000.
Expansion to Grantham’s NHS Community Diagnostic Centre opens to welcome more patients
Facilities at Grantham’s Community Diagnostic Centre have been expanded to include state-of-the-art MRI and CT scanners.
One stop shop brings holistic care closer to home
Patients at risk of falling in east Suffolk can now get help for a wide variety of health, social and wellbeing issues in a single place.
NMC data linked with census to help influence positive change in nursing and midwifery
For the first time, the NMC’s registration data has been linked with the Census to create a better picture of the available nursing and midwifery workforce in England and Wales.
New programme improves diabetes care in Norfolk and Waveney
A diabetes training provider has worked with the Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board to help upskill healthcare professionals involved in conducting primary care diabetes reviews.
Healthcare professionals urged to sign up for AI and diabetic foot ulcer webinar
A new online event dedicated to artificial intelligence and diabetic foot ulcer management has attracted a huge amount of interest less than a month after opening registrations.
QNI joins Young Carers Alliance as 200th member
The Queen’s Nursing Institute has become the 200th member of the Young Carers Alliance, a growing network committed to improving the lives of young carers, young adult carers and their families.
Community nurses featured in moving Covid-19 art exhibition
A special exhibition at Stockport War Memorial Gallery Art gallery is telling the story of the experience of those in the NHS working through the COVID-19 pandemic – through portraits from local artists.