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Leicestershire residents living with diabetes gain early access to new device
The diabetes community in Leicestershire is among the first in the UK to benefit from a new continuous glucose monitor (CGM), designed to simplify diabetes management.

Exciting line-up announced for national obesity conference
The Obesity & Weight Management Alliance is thrilled to reveal the expert speaker line-up for its 2025 national conference, a must attend event for healthcare professionals dedicated to tackling obesity.

Ulster University and LUHFT are recipients of nursing mental health and well-being grant
Dr Caroline Crawford and Vanessa Loftus were awarded the RCN Foundation Amin Abdullah Grant in 2024.

QNI to host Community Nursing Research conference
The Queen’s Nursing Institute and ICCHNR are hosting an international nursing conference in London from April 15 to 17.


Empowering healthcare professionals – new skills bootcamps launched in Leicestershire
Healthcare professionals across Leicestershire are being offered a unique opportunity to enhance their careers and drive sustainability through North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College’s (NWSLC) new Skills Bootcamp.

NMC welcomes new Interim Chief Executive and Registrar
Paul Rees MBE has now started his 12-month tenure as the NMC Interim Chief Executive and Registrar.

Dr Crystal Oldman CBE to retire as Chief Executive of the QNI
The Queen’s Nursing Institute (QNI) has begun the process of finding a new chief executive, following the announcement of Dr Crystal Oldman’s retirement.

Joint Parkinson’s initiative supporting patients at home wins national award
A home-based care project which empowers people with Parkinson’s through self-care pathways has won the award for Digital Innovation in Health and Social Care at the Bright Ideas in Health Awards 2024.

Bolton’s community nurses recognised by Queen’s Nursing Institute
Three of Bolton’s community nurses have been recognised by the Queen’s Nursing Institute for their commitment to ongoing learning, leadership and excellence in healthcare.

Call for nurse-led research on annual health checks for people with a learning disability
The RCN Foundation has announced funding for a nurse-led research study to analyse and evaluate nationally the impact of the annual health check for people with a learning disability.

Mental health nurses honoured with Queens' Nurse title
Three mental health nurses have been honoured for their work by being awarded the title of Queen’s Nurse.

National obesity conference: Just eight weeks to go
The countdown is on for the Obesity & Weight Management Alliance Conference, with just eight weeks until one of the most important events for UK healthcare professionals tackling the nation’s obesity crisis.

General Practice Nursing Foundation School receives strong endorsement
A pioneering educational initiative for general practice nurses has received strong endorsement following an independent evaluation.

Integrated Virtual Ward cares for more than 250 patients in the comfort of their own homes
An Integrated Virtual Ward service for West Norfolk has provided over 250 patients with care from the comfort of their own homes.

Professor Donna O’Boyle to support NMC’s fitness to practise improvement
The NMC is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Donna O’Boyle as a seconded executive adviser to support the improvement of our fitness to practise (FtP) processes.

Queen’s Nurses recognised in King’s New Years Honours
Community children’s matron, chair of the UK Community Children’s Nursing Network and Children’s Community Nursing Project Lead at the Queen’s Nursing Institute, Rebecca Daniels has been recognised in HM The King’s New Years Honours List.
Sherwood Forest Hospitals break ground on Nottinghamshire’s first purpose-built community diagnostic centre
Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust celebrated a significant milestone with a "first spade in the ground" ceremony recently, marking the official start of construction for Nottinghamshire’s first purpose-built Community Diagnostic Centre.

NMC congratulates those recognised in New Year Honours
The NMC congratulates nursing and midwifery professionals who have been honoured for their outstanding contributions in the New Year Honours.

Community Children’s Matron launches 12 in 12 fundraising challenge
The QNI’s Community Children’s Nursing Project Lead Rebecca Daniels has launched a ‘12 in 12′ fundraising campaign.