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Nursing in Practice @nursinginpractice.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

The Queen’s Institute of Community Nursing (QICN) has today launched a new ‘Faculty of General Practice Nursing’ – described as a ‘professional home’ for nurses in general practice.

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QICN unveils new ‘Faculty of General Practice Nursing’

The Queen’s Institute of Community Nursing (QICN) has today launched a new ‘Faculty of General Practice Nursing’

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The Queen's Institute of Community Nursing @theqicn.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

(1/2) Catherine Best QN has written two blogs for #InternationalNursesDay 🙌 The first emphasises the importance of nurses celebrating International Nurses Day and recognising the unique contribution they make to improving national, international and global economies.👉 qicn.org.uk/internationa...

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The Queen's Institute of Community Nursing @theqicn.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

(2/2) One of the themes of #InternationalNursesDay is Nurses' Health and Wellbeing. In Catherine Best’s second blog, she emphasises the importance of nurses making self-care a priority and offers some tips to nurses, managers and leaders. 👉 qicn.org.uk/taking-real-... #NursesHealthandWellbeing

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Dr Amanda Young @dramandayoung.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

Fabulous weekend park walk with Millie for international nurses day with an open water swim to start training for the serpentine swim followed by a visit to Bassetts open garden in Essex #NGS #QICN #firogers #becksdaniels

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Fiona Rogers QN @firogers3.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

Wonderful few days delivering @theqicn.bsky.social workshops with @dramandayoung.bsky.social Community Nurse Innovation Projects. Inspiring #communitynurses leading #innovation and making a difference in the community.

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Fiona Rogers QN @firogers3.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Brilliant working with expert Project lead Kirit Sehmbi to raise awareness #YoungCarers in communities where #Communitynurses are often only professional involved & ideally placed to identify & support #YoungCarersActionDay @dramandayoung.bsky.social @shutcake.bsky.social @andymcgowan.bsky.social

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The Queen's Institute of Community Nursing @theqicn.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

We 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...

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Fiona Rogers QN @firogers3.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Brilliant first two days with @dramandayoung.bsky.social inspirational community nurses & co- leads. Projects that will make a difference to the communities they serve. Look forward to the year ahead! Committed, motivated, enthusiastic…. @burdetttrust.bsky.social @ngsopengardens.bsky.social

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Fiona Rogers QN @firogers3.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

oooo can’t wait 🤔!

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Fiona Rogers QN @firogers3.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

Exciting new Leadership Programme opportunity for experienced nurses and AHP’s ⬇️

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Dawn Butler MP @dawnbutlerbrent.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

Thank you for all of your campaigning on this issue. I am hopeful that we will finally make progress now we have a Labour Government 🙏🏾

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Self-Care Forum @selfcareforum.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

In light of Meta moving away from fact-checking, we want to highlight the @pifonline.bsky.social's PIF Tick which sets robust health info standards. We're proud to be part of the PIF Tick family, producing trusted health info for everyone. #HealthInformation #TrustworthySources

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Alison Morton @alison-morton.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

Great opportunity to start the new year with an exciting new role - come & join our fabulous team @ihealthvisiting.bsky.social as our new Director of Programmes (Learning & Development) & make a significant impact on the HV profession & outcomes for 👶🏿👶🏼👶🏾, families & communities we serve 👇

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Marcus McDonagh 🇮🇪 @marcusmcdonagh.bsky.social · 04/01/2025

Notable difference from moving from a NHS ambulance service (struggles to retain experience) to New Zealand (keeps very experienced staff) in terms of productivity, decision making and overall patient care!

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The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

The government will only achieve a successful digital NHS with the support of patients and the public. Our latest polling shows the need to engage with people across all social groups to ensure that health care technologies work for everyone ⬇️ buff.ly/49H4cgq

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How does the public feel about health technologies and data?

This analysis outlines the findings of our public survey on attitudes towards health technologies and data – and what they suggest for engaging with the public.

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Holistic Health Visitor @holistichv.bsky.social · 27/12/2024

I do love a game of Jenga. But not when community healthcare is the tower that’s collapsing!

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Holistic Health Visitor @holistichv.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

Growing Hope have released new dates for free Zoom training (from their therapists) for parents/carers of children with additional needs⁠.⁠ 📣⁠ They are also looking to expand their free therapy and parent/sibling support provision across the UK in 2025! ⁠Sign up at growinghope.org.uk/parenttraining

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Nursing Times @nursingtimes.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

‘A call for nursing voices in shaping the 10-year plan’ Lucy Gillespie, from Skills for Care, encourages nursing colleagues to get their voice heard and take part in a major consultation on government health and social care policy. #nurse #socialcare #workforce www.nursingtimes.net/social-care/...

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‘A call for nursing voices in shaping the 10-year plan’

Last month, I took part in a panel discussion during the 2024 Nursing Times Workforce Summit in ...

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The Queen's Institute of Community Nursing @theqicn.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

🎄 The QNI has launched its Christmas Giving campaign to raise funds for its Support for Nurses programme which provides vital assistance to community nurses. Find out more about the QNI's Christmas Giving Campaign and how you can support us here 👉 qni.org.uk/news-and-eve...

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The Queen's Institute of Community Nursing @theqicn.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

Join us this Thursday for our next #CareHomeNurses Network meeting, the theme is 'Best Practice in #CatheterCare' and will feature Caroline Crump, Clinical Nurse Specialist Continence Urology and Colorectal Service (CUCS). Book your free place here: qni.org.uk/news-and-eve... #AdultSocialCare

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Helen Bevan @helenbevan.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

Had a conversation today about the difference between "kindness" & "niceness" in leadership so decided to post about it. The article & graphic explain why, as leaders, we should choose kindness over niceness: lnkd.in/e6FfD8eQ. By Emmanuel Barrera. Graphic: @justin-mecham.bsky.social via Dan Grimes

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Dr Ben Bowers @drbenbowers.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

Truly honoured and delighted to be awarded a QNI #Fellowship. Thank you to all the amazing community nurses who work tirelessly to provide high-quality end-of-life care @theqni.bsky.social @crystaloldman.bsky.social

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The Queen's Institute of Community Nursing @theqicn.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

This week the QNI submitted its organisational response to the Change NHS Consultation. You can find out more and read the full submission here 👉 qni.org.uk/news-and-eve...

A community nurse stands in a kitchen of a home. She is wearing a blue uniform and is smiling.

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Fiona Rogers QN @firogers3.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

Fantastic day with Internationally Educated Nurses in Leeds delivering bespoke @theqni.bsky.social programme with @dramandayoung.bsky.social - a wealth of knowledge, skills and experience in the room and appetite for personal and professional development #communitynursing

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The Queen's Institute of Community Nursing @theqicn.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

New open access article, authors including QNI staff member Dr Cate Wood, and QNI fellows Prof Anne-Marie Rafferty and Prof Laura Serrant. The study explored the preparedness of nursing students undertaking clinical placements in the UK around COVID-19. doi.org/10.1016/j.ij...

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