
LATEST NEWS

The QNI announces re-naming to ‘The Queen’s Institute of Community Nursing’
The Queen’s Nursing Institute (QNI) – the oldest nursing charity in the world, dedicated to community nursing since 1887 – is proud to announce its re-naming as The Queen’s Institute of Community Nursing (QICN).

NMC publishes culture transformation plan
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has published a comprehensive three-year programme to build a positive, empowering and inclusive culture for NMC colleagues and everyone involved in its regulatory processes.

UHNM are recipients of prestigious Michelle Cox RCN Foundation Anti-Racism Award
Jokotade Adeshina and Tenifayo Adeyemo, nurses at University Hospital of North Midlands, have been awarded the Michelle Cox RCN Foundation Anti-Racism Award.

NMC Professional Practice Director discusses nursing associate role on podcast
Dr Sam Donohue, Acting Executive Director of Professional Practice of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), recently joined registered nursing associate (NA) Martyn Davey on his podcast Just a Sharp Scratch.

QNI publishes Impact Report for 2024
The Queen’s Nursing Institute (QNI) has published a new impact report for 2024.

The King celebrates 1,000th nursing cadet as scheme renamed in his honour
His Majesty The King reiterated his commitment to support young people to get into nursing by attendeding a special event to relaunch the Royal College of Nursing Prince of Wales Nursing Cadet scheme, now the Royal College of Nursing King’s Nursing Cadets.

New clinical advisors for QNIS
Katy Jenks and Kim Barron have joined the QNIS Council as Queen’s Nurse Clinical Advisors.

Just two weeks left to enter the 2025 Diabetes Nursing Awards
With just two weeks remaining until entries close for the 2025 Diabetes Nursing Awards, registered healthcare professionals working in diabetes care are encouraged to submit their applications before the deadline on Friday, March 21.

Supporting Sustainability in Community Nursing – a new QNI report
The Queen’s Nursing Institute (QNI) has published a new report focusing on environmental sustainability in community nursing.

RCN Congress 2025: book your place today
Booking is now open for RCN Congress 2025. This year's in-person event takes place from 12 to 15 May in Liverpool.

New CareSens Air continuous glucose monitor transforms diabetes management for Leeds teacher
A primary school teacher from Leeds with type 2 diabetes says a revolutionary new continuous glucose monitor has provided the freedom to help him live his life “anxiety-free”.

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.