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Community nurses thanked for lifesaving actions
The heroic actions of Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust nurses have been praised by the man whose life they helped to save.
QNIS celebrates at two Long Service Awards
The Queen's Nursing Institute Scotland (QNIS) has supported two health boards to host Long Service Awards events that recognise community nurses and midwives who have given 21 years of service or longer.
Big Blue Weekend to give blue light community up to 40% off
Blue Light Card members can secure 40 per cent off some of the biggest brands next month thanks to the return of the Big Blue Weekend.
Cumbria optician urges people to have eye exam that could detect diabetes
An optician at an independent practice in Cumbria has revealed your eyes could be a key indicator of the onset of diabetes.
Lincolnshire NHS teams shortlisted for the 2024 HSJ Patient Safety Awards
Three NHS teams which help to improve safety, culture and care experiences for patients in Lincolnshire have been shortlisted in this year’s Health Services Journal (HSJ) Patient Safety Awards.
Nurse whose baby brother suffered burns backed Child Safety Week
A registered nurse whose baby brother suffered chest burns after he pulled a jug of boiling water over himself has helped to champion a national child safety campaign which ran last week.
New QNI report on team leaders published
The Queen’s Nursing Institute (QNI) has released a new report revealing the views of District Nurse Team Leaders.
Community services patient survey launched in Walsall
People who are supported in their own homes – via community services provided by Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust – are being given the opportunity to share feedback for the first time.
New recommendations to improve end of life care for people with diabetes
Trend Diabetes has reviewed guidance and developed vital new resources to assist healthcare professionals in providing optimal care for individuals with diabetes in their final days of life.
Children’s community nurses in Hampshire shortlisted for CARE Award
The children’s community nursing team in Hampshire has been shortlisted for a CARE award in the region.
New provider for NHS community services in Hounslow
NHS North West London Integrated Care Board (ICB) has announced that West London NHS Trust (WLT) will be the new provider of community health services in Hounslow from July 2024.
Queen’s Nurse awarded RCN Fellowship at Congress
A recognised Queen’s Nurse has received a prestigious award from the Royal College of Nursing (RCN).
Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust appoints new Chief People Officer
A new Chief People Officer has been appointed at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust (HCT) as the current Director of People Alison Ryder retires at the end of May.
Learning Disability Queen’s Nurse cohort wins RCN Scotland award
The Learning Disability Queen’s Nurse cohort was announced as the winner of the learning disability nursing award at this year’s RCN Scotland Nurse of the Year Awards ceremony.
RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive steps down
Professor Pat Cullen has stepped down from her role as the General Secretary and Chief Executive for the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) to seek election to parliament in the forthcoming general election.
New community nurse director role launched at Nottinghamshire Trust
The Nottinghamshire NHS Foundation Trust has launched a new community director role in a bid to strengthen nurse leadership in the county.
NMC Chief Executive to step down due to ill health
Andrea Sutcliffe CBE is to step down as Chief Executive and Registrar of the Nursing and Midwifery Council due to ill health.
Her Majesty The Queen is new patron of QNIS
The Queen’s Nursing Institute Scotland announced yesterday that Her Majesty The Queen has agreed to become its new Patron.
Nurse celebrates 50 years of dedicated service
A Staffordshire based nurse is celebrating over 50 years of dedicated NHS service.
HM King Charles announced as new RCN patron
The Royal College of Nursing, along with a number of selected organisations across the UK, has been granted patronage to mark the first anniversary of the King’s coronation.