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East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust @eecnhs.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

We're proud to strengthen our partnership between NCH&C & @norfolkcc.bsky.social with an updated Section 75 agreement. Working closely, we're improving access to integrated adult health & social care, focusing on prevention, community services, & better support when needed. buff.ly/p72w40V

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Royal College of Nursing Library and Museum @rcnlibraries.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Book a one to one sessions with our expert health librarians to learn new database or referencing software skills. We have several slots every week and you can join us online or in-person. ✅Book your slot: bit.ly/4oZcreX

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Donna Clements @researchnursed.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

6 Nov 13:00-14:00 You’re invited to join a virtual seminar exploring CHART (Community Healthcare Alliance of Research Trusts) and its work to strengthen community healthcare research, a key part of the NHS 10-year plan. For more information about this seminar, please email anisah.hussain@nihr.ac.uk

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Donna Clements @researchnursed.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Join 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

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Donna Clements @researchnursed.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Join me for this month's community nurses research advice drop-in session Thurs 23rd Oct 13:10-13:50 To sign up for your free place visit qicn.org.uk/news-and-eve... @theqicn.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social @nchctrust.bsky.social @rcn.org.uk @rcnlibraries.bsky.social

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East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust @eecnhs.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

✨TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT✨ We're celebrating our incredible staff at NCH&C, honouring their contributions to patients, colleagues, & the community. Good luck to all the finalists.💙 Thanks to Merit for sponsoring the REACH Awards. #NCHCREACH #WeAreNCHC

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East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust @eecnhs.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Our first award goes to Community Nurses, Ashleigh & Zoe, for winning the Living our Values Award. They have shown exceptional compassion, creativity, & leadership in supporting a highly vulnerable young patient with complex mental health needs. #NCHCREACH #WeAreNCHC

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East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust @eecnhs.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

The winner of the Respect Award 2025 is Paul Findlay, Healthcare Assistant. Paul consistently goes above and beyond to support his colleagues, often volunteering to attend joint visits to help lighten their workload. #NCHCREACH #WeAreNCHC

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East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust @eecnhs.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Congratulations to Poppy, Continence Team Lead, for winning the Staff Experience Award. Her colleagues nominated her for boosting team morale and being a caring, approachable leader. Thank you to Birketts LLP for sponsoring this award. #NCHCREACH #WeAreNCHC

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East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust @eecnhs.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Community Nurse Katie Yule won the Patient Experience Award for learning sign language to better communicate with patients who are deaf or have additional needs. Positive feedback has led her to teach this skill to colleagues to improve patient care. #NCHCREACH #WeAreNCHC

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East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust @eecnhs.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Congratulations to Suzanna, Lead Podiatrist, for winning the Improvement Award. Suzanna showed strong leadership, guiding the podiatry team through a summer of development with innovative & compassionate methods. Thanks to G4S for sponsoring this award. #NCHCREACH #WeAreNCHC

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East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust @eecnhs.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

The winner of the Quality Award goes to Mark Dobson. Demonstrating exceptional ownership and pride, Mark consistently exceeds expectations, both in daily duties and through self-initiated improvements that benefit staff, patients, and visitors. #NCHCREACH #WeAreNCHC

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East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust @eecnhs.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Huge congratulations to Kunal Ruchaya, Head of Corporate Finance, on winning the Integrity Award! Kunal showed integrity, resilience & compassion while leading through a highly challenging matter - supporting colleagues & ensuring nothing was missed. #NCHCREACH #WeAreNCHC

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East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust @eecnhs.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Congratulations to our Learner of the Year Award joint winners – Alice Belshaw & Alison Jordon. Alice, HCA Apprentice on Beech Ward, has shown adaptability, positivity & professionalism, becoming a valued team member. 1/2 👇

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Donna Clements @researchnursed.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

Huge congratulations to Grant! We value his contribution to research as NIHR Research Champion. The experience and fresh perspective he brings is essential in making our work better🎊🤩 #NIHRResearchChampion @nihr.bsky.social @nchctrust.bsky.social

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East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust @eecnhs.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Norwich North Four Community & Therapy & Urgent Community Response (North) teams won the Patient Choice Award for their outstanding, compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring dignity & comfort for patients & families. Thanks to @nchccharitablefund.bsky.social for sponsoring. #NCHCREACH #WeAreNCHC

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East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust @eecnhs.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Congratulations to the Starfish+ team for winning Team of the Year. Their child-centred interventions reduce admissions, boost attendance, & strengthen family bonds, setting a benchmark for care & influencing national practices. Thanks to Merit for sponsoring. #NCHCREACH #WeAreNCHC

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East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust @eecnhs.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Employee of the Year 2025 goes to 🥁… Suzanna Grimes! 🎉 Chosen by our CEO, Matthew Winn, this award recognises Suzanna’s exceptional contribution and the way she consistently embodies our values and behaviours. #NCHCREACH #WeAreNCHC

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East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust @eecnhs.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

The Special Recognition Chair’s Award, chosen by Chair Lynda Thomas, honours Graham Nice for exceptional contributions to trust priorities, strategic ambitions, or outstanding patient care. #NCHCREACH #WeAreNCHC

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The Queen's Institute of Community Nursing @theqicn.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

Are you a nurse working in a community setting, primary care or social care with an idea for how to use gardens and gardening to benefit people's physical, mental or emotional health?🌿 Apply for a National Garden Scheme Elsie Wagg (Innovation) Scholarship! Read more👉 qicn.org.uk/news-and-eve...

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East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust @eecnhs.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

Thank you to Old Catton Medical Practice for hosting a community engagement event last week. A wonderful afternoon was had sharing resources, engaging with patients & networking with other health & social care providers. An excellent example of collaborative working between NCH&C & our partners.

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The Queen's Institute of Community Nursing @theqicn.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

We'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...

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Royal College of Nursing @rcn.org.uk · 31/07/2025

The RCN International Nursing Research Conference is coming to Exeter, 8-10 September 2025! 🔍 Explore cutting-edge research, connect with global leaders in nursing, and be part of the conversations shaping the future of healthcare. Book your place ➡️ buff.ly/SJjO6nR buff.ly/zTVxTlL

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The Queen's Institute of Community Nursing @theqicn.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

📢We are delighted to announce that our #QICNConference2025: 'Leading Equitable Care', is now open for bookings! 📅 7–9 October 2025 Hear expert speakers, explore key issues, and reflect on how we can build fairer, more inclusive services. 👉 Find out more: qicn.org.uk/news-and-eve...

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Dr Ben Bowers @drbenbowers.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

I have some lovely news to share ! Thank you to all my amazing mentors, colleagues and team; research is collaboration at its best

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Primary Care Unit, University of Cambridge @pcucambridge.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

We are pleased to announce that Dr Ben Bowers has been appointed to the role of Assistant Professor of Primary Care within the PCU. In this new role, Dr Bowers will continue to address complex, system-wide end-of-life care problems and improve dying care at home. 1/2 🧵

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The Queen's Institute of Community Nursing @theqicn.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

As @crystaloldman.bsky.social prepares to step down as Chief Executive of The QICN today, 30 June 2025, we want to say a heartfelt thank you Her incredible leadership, inspiring vision, and deep commitment to community nursing have meant so much to all of us. ❤️ Read more: qicn.org.uk/news-and-eve...

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Nuffield Trust @nuffieldtrust.org.uk · 29/06/2025

Women spend more years of their life living in poor health than men, including through their working years. Scroll through our #QualityWatch data story to see how the burden of disease affects working-age women and men differently 👇

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Silence, sexism and stigma: The state of working-age women’s health in England

Women spend more years of their life living in poor health than men, including through their working years. This QualityWatch data story shows how the burden of disease affects working-age women and…

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The Queen's Institute of Community Nursing @theqicn.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

🎉We are delighted to announce the first two nurses to be awarded the QICN's Dame Elizabeth Anionwu Scholarship. 👏 Huge congratulations to Monica Lawrence and Tachien Francis who will be joining our #AmbitionToLead programme in 2025-26. 👉Read more here: qicn.org.uk/news-and-eve...

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Royal College of Nursing Library and Museum @rcnlibraries.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

Join the 6th Art of Nursing webinar as we celebrate the launch of the RCN Library and Museum’s new exhibition exploring how art reveals and resists nursing stereotypes. 🗓️ 16 July | 🕐 1–2pm | 💻 Online 🎟 Free to attend. No slides, just inspiring conversation! 🔗 Book now: buff.ly/zQbNse7 #ArtOfNursing

The Art of Nursing event details featuring an artwork of two faces formed of contrasting lines.

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The Queen's Institute of Community Nursing @theqicn.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

If you are a healthcare professional interested in #LongCovid, we’ve just created a private Long Covid Nurse Group — you can join here👇: www.facebook.com/groups/55538... We aim to raise awareness, share best practice and advocate for people's lived experiences. We look forward to seeing you there!

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The Queen's Institute of Community Nursing @theqicn.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

⏰ Monday 30th June is the deadline to contribute anonymously to our research on forced demotions in the careers of Registered Nurses and nursing support workers. Findings will be shared in autumn 2025. Take the survey here 👉 www.surveymonkey.com/r/AFCRN

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Donna Clements @researchnursed.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

We're celebrating #Red4Research today @nchctrust.bsky.social Huge thanks to everyone who makes health and care research possible ❤️

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Healthwatch England @healthwatchengland.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

Cervical screening saves around 5000 lives in the UK every year. If you're called for an appointment but are worried about attending, check out our article to see what support is available - www.healthwatch.co.uk/advice-and-i...

Cervical screening typically takes around 10 minutes and could save your life. Lets stop cervical cancer together.

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Donna Clements @researchnursed.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

Last Friday I was privileged to attend the @cuh.nhs.uk NMAP Research Conference, where I heard inspiring talks and saw many great posters. My poster explains my experience of being @nihr.bsky.social SRL for community nurses @nchctrust.bsky.social @crosbynwaobi.bsky.social

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Donna Clements @researchnursed.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

Join the next QICN Research drop-in session- 20th June 13:10-13:50 Visit the QICN website to sign up! qicn.org.uk/news-and-eve...

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The Queen's Institute of Community Nursing @theqicn.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

📅 SAVE THE DATE! The UK’s Leading Community Nursing Conference is coming soon. 3 days of Insight, Innovation & Inspiration for all community and primary care nurses. 💻 Online via VFairs 📌 Full programme & booking available shortly qicn.org.uk/news-and-eve... #CommunityNursing #QICN2025

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Nursing in Practice @nursinginpractice.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

'There is strong evidence that registered nurses reduce mortality, provide safer care with fewer complications, avoid unnecessary admission to hospital, reduce length of stay and promote self-management for long-term conditions.'

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It’s time to be arguing the economic value of nursing

Leading nurse John Unsworth describes how he would like to see wider conversations on the value of nursing, and why this is important.

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Dr Ben Bowers @drbenbowers.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

Community nurse in the UK wanting to develop your skills in creating posters to share your innovations at conferences? Join us for our next free QICN Community Nursing Research Forum Masterclass on 3 July: qicn.org.uk/news-and-eve... @theqicn.bsky.social @crystaloldman.bsky.social

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Research Masterclass: Designing Posters to have Impact - The Queen's Institute of Community Nursing

This free 1-hour masterclass will feature Dr Maria J Grant outlining how to create visually striking and impactful posters.

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The Queen's Institute of Community Nursing @theqicn.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

Thank you @nuffieldtrust.bsky.social @billypalmer.bsky.social for presenting the initial report on the decline in district nurses at the House of Lords yesterday, hosted by Baroness Watkins. So many leaders in the room passionate about reversing this trend. Looking forward to the full report!

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Zarina Khan @zarinakhan31.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

@icchnr.bsky.social @theqicn.bsky.social Thank you Prof. Lisa Bearskin Borque, 'Transcending Equity: Community Nurses Leading Distinction-based and transforming indigenous health beyond 2030. Chair: Gina Awoko Higginbottom. I should have bought tissues with me 😢.

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Dr Crystal Oldman CBE, RN, RHV, QN, FRCN @crystaloldman.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

Brilliant communuty nursing research conference last week with @icchnr.bsky.social at City St George's University. @sallykendall.bsky.social @qicn.bsky.social pleased to be a partner. Meeting @icn.bsky.social colleagues & ODENNA partners from the Gambia hugely inspiring @johnunsworth10.bsky.social

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ICCHNR @icchnr.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

Thank you @theqicn.bsky.social and The Burdett Trust for Nursing and City St George’s University for your partnership and collaboration, enabling community nurses from 36 countries to come to London and share their research, go community nursing!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

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Dementia Community @dementiacommunity.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

Age UK has published a report entitled ‘Older Women in the UK – Building a picture of older women’s lives’ that looks at the inequalities women aged 50+ face. Read More: buff.ly/WltUL96

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Helen Anderson PhD RN Queen's Nurse @drhelenanderson.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

Delighted our paper about #Retention of #Nurses in #GeneralPractice (GenRet Study) is now published. Nurses in GP face specific issues which need to be addressed. Thanks to the nurses who gave their time to contribute. @rcn.org.uk @theqicn.bsky.social @rcgp.bsky.social @bma.org.uk rdcu.be/eidOX

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Exploring the relationship between cultural and structural workforce issues and retention of nurses in general practice (GenRet): a qualitative interview study

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The Queen's Institute of Community Nursing @theqicn.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

We had a brilliant time meeting nurses from around the world at the @icchnr.bsky.social Community Nursing Research Conference last week @citystgeorges.bsky.social! Community nurses from 36 countries gathered in London and shared their research - hugely inspirational 🌎💜

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The Queen's Institute of Community Nursing @theqicn.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

🗓️ Just over a week to go until the Care Show! We welcome you to join us in London 30 April to 1 May 2025! This FREE two-day conference promises to offer inspiration, opportunities and networking for those working in the #AdultSocialCare sector. 👉 To book tickets visit: www.careshowlondon.co.uk

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The Queen's Institute of Community Nursing @theqicn.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

The QICN’s International Community Nursing Observatory (ICNO) led by Prof @alisonleary1.bsky.social has launched a new survey to determine how registered nurses & nursing support workers are being affected by forced demotions. Visit www.surveymonkey.com/r/AFCRN or scan the QR code to take part.

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