Reposted by Charlotte FryDr Ben Bowers @drbenbowers.bsky.social · 26/11/2025Sign up to hear about our latest research on improving end-of-life care and future projects and collaboration opportunities. Our research team is part of PELiCam in the Primary Care Unit, University of Cambridge. Sign up here: cambridge.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... 063
Reposted by Charlotte FryAlison Leary @alisonleary1.bsky.social · 02/10/2025The very tragic human cost of the #taskification of care and the deprofessionalisation of #Nursing Safe Staffing isn't just about numbers www.itv.com/news/2025-10...itv.com 046
Reposted by Charlotte FryDonna Clements @researchnursed.bsky.social · 02/10/2025Join me for our QICN Journal Club Thur 23rd Oct 14:30-15:30. We welcome all nurses working in community roles Book your free place & receive the article for review, along with a reviewing template, by emailing Clare.McCraith@qicn.org.uk @theqicn.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social @nchctrust.bsky.social 044
Reposted by Charlotte FryDr Ben Bowers @drbenbowers.bsky.social · 02/09/2025Our 'must read' poem on a family carers experience of dying and injectable medication care at home - a powerful experimental research piece written with Bella, public contributor. Please help share! Paper here: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/... @theqicn.bsky.social @hattierocket.bsky.socialjournals.sagepub.comSorted: an experimental interpretive poetry piece on injectable medications care at the end of life - Bella Madden, Ben Bowers, 2025 085
Reposted by Charlotte FryThe Queen's Institute of Community Nursing @theqicn.bsky.social · 02/09/2025📢 The CNO of England Duncan Burton is calling on all registered nurses, midwives, nursing associates and students across England to help shape a new professional strategy. Make sure your views are heard! Complete this survey by 29th September! 👉 www.england.nhs.uk/nursingmidwi... 011
Reposted by Charlotte FryThe Queen's Institute of Community Nursing @theqicn.bsky.social · 22/08/2025Safe Vaccine Administration - join us for the book launch in London on 23 October at RCN HQ - register your place here: www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-eve... @helendon-rn.bsky.social @helenebedford.bsky.socialrcn.org.ukBook launch: Safe Vaccine Administration | Event | Royal College of NursingJoin us for the book launch of Safe Vaccine Administration, edited by former RCN colleague Helen Donovan and Professor Helen Bedford. 022
Reposted by Charlotte FryThe Queen's Institute of Community Nursing @theqicn.bsky.social · 19/08/2025Yesterday, the QICN's Natalie and Matthew visited the closest @ngsopengardens.bsky.social garden to our office! 4 Wharton Street is a little jewel of a garden just minutes' walk from Kings Cross. Open by arrangement until 7 September. All visits help raise funds for nursing and caring charities 042
Reposted by Charlotte FryFiona Rogers QN @firogers3.bsky.social · 19/08/2025Swimming @ & walking for #ActiveAugust25 #NHS1000miles & colleague @becksbdaniels.bsky.social #12in12 challenge. Find out more here about amazing Becks! www.justgiving.com/page/rebecca... 25 miles this week inc Harlow Car Gardens & a walk on the beach @theqicn.bsky.social @kathevans2.bsky.social 051
Reposted by Charlotte FryFiona Rogers QN @firogers3.bsky.social · 10/08/2025Keeping active #ActiveAugust25 #NHS1000miles & colleague’s #12in12 challenge. This wk 20miles swimming & walking. Doing what can in the garden & here’s today’s little project Keeping active in different ways & it all counts! @becksbdaniels.bsky.social @charlottefry.bsky.social @theqicn.bsky.social 072
Reposted by Charlotte FryFiona Rogers QN @firogers3.bsky.social · 03/08/2025Keeping up with #ActiveAugust25 #NHS1000miles 20miles this week. Fab trip to Saltburn today to see a gorgeous garden generously opened for @ngsopengardens.bsky.social today then a walk along the beach and pier @kathevans2.bsky.social @theqicn.bsky.social 042
Reposted by Charlotte FryThe Queen's Institute of Community Nursing @theqicn.bsky.social · 30/07/2025We're delighted that following an internal process, two members of QICN staff have started new roles: - Dr Cate Wood is now Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Nursing Programmes (Leadership) - Edina Pető has become our new Head of Commercial Operations. 👉 qicn.org.uk/news-and-eve... 032
Reposted by Charlotte FryBecks Daniels BEM @becksbdaniels.bsky.social · 26/07/2025Delighted to have run #5km today as part of my #DailyMile #Challenge7 for #12in12 @theqicn.bsky.social #SupportForNurses. It's not easy to prioritise 15-20 mins daily on wellbeing, but the #DailyMile has helped me do just that during July Grateful for my health, blessed to gently run again 🙏🏽 032
Reposted by Charlotte FryHelen Donovan QN (She/Her) @helendon-rn.bsky.social · 26/07/2025Huge thanks @howardcatton.bsky.social supporting our new book with the foreword link.springer.com/book/10.1007..., practical guidance on safe vaccines administration, written for and by nurses and midwives. Vaccination is essential for public health #vaccineswork @helenebedford.bsky.sociallink.springer.comSafe Vaccine AdministrationThis book equips nurses and midwives with a role in providing vaccination and immunisation services with the information they need to practice safely. 044
Charlotte Fry @charlottefry.bsky.social · 18/07/2025Thank you @drbenbowers.bsky.social and Susan for sharing your knowledge and expertise 🙏 010
Reposted by Charlotte FryThe Queen's Institute of Community Nursing @theqicn.bsky.social · 17/07/2025🎉 #QICN2025 is live! The UK’s leading conference for community & primary care nurses is back: this year's theme is 'Leading Equitable Care': 👉 qicn.org.uk/news-and-eve... 📅 7–9 October 2025 ✅ Explore key issues ✅ Reflect on how to build fairer more inclusive services ✅ Discounts available 042
Charlotte Fry @charlottefry.bsky.social · 18/07/2025Please do get in touch if you would like to find out more about this exciting opportunity 000
Reposted by Charlotte FryThe Queen's Institute of Community Nursing @theqicn.bsky.social · 18/07/2025🚨 Missed our #AdultSocialCare #Nursing Network meeting? You can read a summary here 👇: qicn.org.uk/news-and-eve... We were joined by @drbenbowers.bsky.social on why community nurses are under-represented in research and how we can change that and Susan Knight on all things wounds and wound care. 053
Reposted by Charlotte FryThe Queen's Institute of Community Nursing @theqicn.bsky.social · 29/05/2025A short summary of our latest joint #IPC Champions and #CareHomes #Nurses network meeting which featured updates from DHSC, UK Health and Security Agency and Vivaldi Social Care, is available to read here: qicn.org.uk/news-and-eve... Thank you to our speakers for their time and expertise 022
Reposted by Charlotte FryFiona Rogers QN @firogers3.bsky.social · 19/05/2025A wonderful day celebrating #InternationalNursesDay with colleagues and fellow #Queen’sNurses visiting the beautiful gardens of Littlethorpe Manor opening thanks to @ngsopengardens.bsky.social @stephlawrence.bsky.social @mattbradby.bsky.social #connect #network #selfcare 062
Reposted by Charlotte FryThe Queen's Institute of Community Nursing @theqicn.bsky.social · 16/05/2025Calling community nurses involved in end of life care! A reminder of our joint survey with Cambridge University: we're exploring how much of your work involves end-of-life care. ✅Please take our 10-minute anonymous survey and help shape policy: cambridge.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... 079
Charlotte Fry @charlottefry.bsky.social · 13/05/2025@helencmeehan.bsky.social @rebeccast.bsky.social 010
Reposted by Charlotte FryDr Ben Bowers @drbenbowers.bsky.social · 13/05/2025Are you a community nurse working in the UK? Please help us evidence how much of your day-to-day work involves caring for people in their last year of life. Take part in our 10-min max survey study here: cambridge.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... @theqicn.bsky.social @hattierocket.bsky.socialcambridge.eu.qualtrics.comNOTICE SurveyNOTICE Survey 077
Reposted by Charlotte FryThe Queen's Institute of Community Nursing @theqicn.bsky.social · 12/05/2025Our QICN staff got moving outside in nature this weekend to celebrate #InternationalNursesDay !🚶♀️🏊🌳 You can donate and support the #12in12Challenge here 👉 www.justgiving.com/page/rebecca... #NursesHealthandWellbeing #SupportForNurses 041
Charlotte Fry @charlottefry.bsky.social · 11/05/2025@firogers3.bsky.social @helendon-rn.bsky.social @dramandayoung.bsky.social @stephlawrence.bsky.social www.justgiving.com/page/rebecca...justgiving.comQNI Support for Nurses #12in12Help Rebecca Daniels raise money to support The Queen's Nursing Institute 041
Charlotte Fry @charlottefry.bsky.social · 11/05/2025Joined friends and colleagues supporting #InternationalNursesDay and @theqicn.bsky.social #SupportForCommunityNurses walking virtually with them to trig point at SandBayPoint part of my #12in12Challenge supporting @becksbdaniels.bsky.social funding raising challenges this year 030
Reposted by Charlotte FryFiona Rogers QN @firogers3.bsky.social · 10/05/2025@dramandayoung.bsky.social @stephlawrence.bsky.social @helendon-rn.bsky.social @charlottefry.bsky.social 083
Reposted by Charlotte FryThe Queen's Institute of Community Nursing @theqicn.bsky.social · 08/05/2025Find out more about incoming QICN chief executive @stephlawrence.bsky.social and what’s next for the charity in our latest blog. 📝 You can read it here 👉 qicn.org.uk/change-and-c... 093
Reposted by Charlotte FryDr Ben Bowers @drbenbowers.bsky.social · 04/05/2025Community nurses - how much of your work involves end of life care? Does any of this work have to go deferred? Please help with our short anonymous survey & share widely with colleagues 🙂 Take part here: cambridge.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... @crystaloldman.bsky.social @theqicn.bsky.social 11617
Reposted by Charlotte FryThe Queen's Institute of Community Nursing @theqicn.bsky.social · 06/05/2025Our amazing colleague @becksbdaniels.bsky.social ran the marathon last month to raise money to support nurses! Becks + colleagues will take on Park Run this month to celebrate #InternationalNursesDay which is all about the health & wellbeing of nurses. 💜 Donate👉 www.justgiving.com/page/rebecca... 021
Charlotte Fry @charlottefry.bsky.social · 06/05/2025I’ll be doing a virtual walk on Saturday supporting @becksbdaniels.bsky.social #InternationalNursesDay #SupportingCommunityNurses #12in12Challenge @theqicn.bsky.social 020
Charlotte Fry @charlottefry.bsky.social · 06/05/2025Read Sean’s blog here: qicn.org.uk/51302-2qicn.org.ukMy transformative six week placement in social care - The Queen's Institute of Community NursingMy six-week placement in a social care setting has offered me valuable insights into providing care from a social care perspective 021
Reposted by Charlotte FrySimon Browes @sabrowes.bsky.social · 06/05/2025Fantastic to have Prof. Deborah Sturdy, CNO for Adult Social Care, speaking to the @rcn.org.uk social care nursing conference. 011
Reposted by Charlotte FrySimon Browes @sabrowes.bsky.social · 02/05/2025This FREE event is open to all nursing staff working in the independent health and social care sectors across the UK and will provide insights into approaches to nursing adults approaching the end of their life. #NurseSky #PalliativeCare #EndOfLifeCare #Nursing #Hospice #CPDrcn.org.ukNursing adults towards the end of life in the independent health and social care sectors | Royal College of NursingThis event will provide some insights into approaches to nursing adults approaching the end of their life. 052
Reposted by Charlotte FryThe Queen's Institute of Community Nursing @theqicn.bsky.social · 02/05/2025To celebrate Gardens & Health Week @ngsopengardens.bsky.social has launched its Little Yellow Book of Gardens and Health! 💛 The book explores the health benefits of gardens and gardening, and includes the latest on our nurse-led Elsie Wagg projects! 🌿 Read here👉 bit.ly/LYBGH2025 #GreenMedicine 042
Reposted by Charlotte FryThe Queen's Institute of Community Nursing @theqicn.bsky.social · 01/05/2025Calling community nurses involved in end of life care! In partnership with @Cambridge_Uni we’re exploring how much of your work as a UK-based community nurse involves end-of-life care. Please take our 10-minute anonymous survey and help shape policy: cambridge.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... 095
Reposted by Charlotte FryThe Queen's Institute of Community Nursing @theqicn.bsky.social · 30/04/2025We’re proud to announce the opening of our new Centre for Professional Development named after Dame Elizabeth Anionwu – celebrated nursing leader and QICN Vice-President. To mark the opening, 2 scholarships for nurses from the global majority will be awarded soon: qicn.org.uk/news-and-eve... 095
Reposted by Charlotte FryThe Foundation of Nursing Studies (FoNS) @fonscharity.bsky.social · 22/04/2025We are very much looking forward to it! Hope to see you there 👇 031
Reposted by Charlotte FryThe Foundation of Nursing Studies (FoNS) @fonscharity.bsky.social · 09/04/2025Help us Celebrate IND 2025 Tell us about your nursing inspiration and we'll celebrate! buff.ly/cf2Tlyh @gemmastacey.bsky.social @justacarehomeg1.bsky.social @rnmhdan.bsky.social @cimicifuga.bsky.social @greenfieldd.bsky.social @ashleyshepherd.bsky.social @liamwast.bsky.social @annie9.bsky.social 144
Charlotte Fry @charlottefry.bsky.social · 01/04/2025Now for #challenge4 #ActiveApril why not join 😊 qicn.org.uk/news-and-eve... 010
Reposted by Charlotte FryCharlotte Fry @charlottefry.bsky.social · 01/04/2025#Challenge3 #12in12 completed supporting @becksbdaniels.bsky.social @theqicn.bsky.social #supportfornurses ➡️ 2 more trig points visited #Dunkery & #BreanDown ➡️ Joined #WringtonWI skittle team having never played skittles before! ➡️ spent time with family & friends ➡️ enjoyed fresh air and garden 011
Charlotte Fry @charlottefry.bsky.social · 01/04/2025#Challenge3 #12in12 completed supporting @becksbdaniels.bsky.social @theqicn.bsky.social #supportfornurses ➡️ 2 more trig points visited #Dunkery & #BreanDown ➡️ Joined #WringtonWI skittle team having never played skittles before! ➡️ spent time with family & friends ➡️ enjoyed fresh air and garden 011
Reposted by Charlotte FryBecks Daniels BEM @becksbdaniels.bsky.social · 26/03/202511 days to go! 13.1miles to complete! This will be #Challenge4part1! This time running for the Amazing @nhs-elft.bsky.social charity. It has been a while since I ran this distance so this will be a huge challenge for me. Please support and donate www.justgiving.com/page/rebecca...justgiving.comRebecca's fundraiser for ELFT CharityHelp Rebecca Daniels raise money to support ELFT Charity 021
Reposted by Charlotte FryBecks Daniels BEM @becksbdaniels.bsky.social · 25/03/2025It's always amazing when you are in the room, for the first time in person, with inspirational children's nurses you have only met online with up until now. Not only Children's nurses, but Queens nurses, award winners & recruiting new CCNS to our @theqicn.bsky.social #UKCCN network #ABPNWorldCafe 042
Reposted by Charlotte FryThe Queen's Institute of Community Nursing @theqicn.bsky.social · 13/03/2025We are delighted to reveal our exciting news: we have changed our name and are now known officially as The Queen's Institute of Community Nursing! Find out more here: qicn.org.uk/news-and-eve... 33823
Reposted by Charlotte FryBecks Daniels BEM @becksbdaniels.bsky.social · 08/03/2025www.justgiving.com/page/rebecca...justgiving.comRebecca's fundraiser for ELFT CharityHelp Rebecca Daniels raise money to support ELFT Charity 021
Reposted by Charlotte FryFiona Rogers QN @firogers3.bsky.social · 04/03/2025Excited to be heading to London to meet this years @theqni.bsky.social Community Nurse Innovation Programme (CNIP) project leads & co leads with @dramandayoung.bsky.social Two packed days of workshops & inspiring speakers. qni.org.uk/explore-qni/... #nurseledinnovation @crystaloldman.bsky.socialqni.org.ukFunded projects led by nurses working in the communityThe QNI works with partner organisations to deliver nurse-led innovation projects in the community in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. 043
Reposted by Charlotte FryThe Queen's Institute of Community Nursing @theqicn.bsky.social · 04/03/2025The Queen’s Nursing Institute is delighted to announce that Steph Lawrence MBE will become our next Chief Executive. Steph will succeed Dr Crystal Oldman CBE, who has led the charity since 2012. Steph will take up the position on 1 July 2025. Find out more 👉 qni.org.uk/news-and-eve...qni.org.ukThe Queen’s Nursing Institute Announces New Chief Executive - The Queen's Nursing InstituteThe Queen's Nursing Institute has appointed Steph Lawrence MBE as its next chief executive. Steph will succeed Dr Crystal Oldman CBE. 4217
Charlotte Fry @charlottefry.bsky.social · 04/03/2025Counting to support @theqni.bsky.social friend & colleagues with #12in12Challenge with my own challenges. Yesterday spent the day walking on beautiful #Exmoor and completing another beacon #DunkeryHill @becksbdaniels.bsky.social @firogers3.bsky.social @crystaloldman.bsky.social 021
Reposted by Charlotte FryThe Queen's Institute of Community Nursing @theqicn.bsky.social · 04/03/2025We've got big news to share...we will be announcing it on 13 March at the Queen's Nurse Annual Meeting, so watch this space! #ComingSoon 051