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Nurse set to run 113 miles to boost mental health and raise money for charity
A caring nurse is set to go the extra mile and run a gruelling 113-mile race to raise vital funds for Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust’s Better Lives charity.
Trust to hold recruitment event for community nurses
Qualified, newly qualified and third year adult student nurses who are ready for the next step in their career are invited to attend Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust’s Community Nursing Team’s recruitment event next week.
Trust celebrates first cohort of registered nursing professionals completing their Open University Nurse training
The Isle of Wight NHS Trust is proud to celebrate its first cohort of Registered Nurse Degree Apprentices who completed their nursing qualifications, in partnership with The Open University.
Change in leadership at Cavell Nurses’ Trust
After eight successful years of growing the charity, Cavell’s Chief Executive, John Orchard will depart Cavell to follow his passion for woodlands as Chief Executive of Woodland Heritage.
Prestigious award for Kilmarnock nurse
A Kilmarnock nurse is among a group of 20 extraordinary clinical nurse leaders to have been awarded the prestigious title of Queen’s Nurse.
NMC appoints new Executive Director of Professional Practice
Sam Foster has been appointed as the most senior registrant at the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), responsible for shaping and supporting safe, effective and kind practice for nurses, midwives and nursing associates across the UK.
Hospice thanks community nurse for providing a lifeline to end of life patients on Christmas Day
A hospice has paid tribute to a community nurse who is giving up Christmas Day so patients nearing the end of their lives can spend the occasion at home with their families.
New care facility to open in Northumberland in the New Year
Work which will enable both NHS community hospital and residential care to be delivered from Rothbury Community Hospital is now complete.
Roaming Nurse Service enables hundreds of patients to die in their own homes
Hospice patients who chose to die at home have benefitted from end-of-life nursing care, thanks to a grant jointly given by Derby and Burton Hospitals Charity and NHS Charities Together.
CQC ‘impressed’ by Hillingdon district nursing services
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published a report on Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust community health services for adults, following an inspection.
Save the date for major nursing conference
The date for a free online conference created to support the UK’s hard-working district and community nurses has been revealed.
Top award for care services manager
KEMP Hospice Care Services Manager Karen Coles has been given the prestigious title of Queen’s Nurse (QN) by community nursing charity The Queen’s Nursing Institute (QNI).
Trust offers ‘golden hello’ to nurses
A non-recurrent £3,000 ‘golden hello’ is being offered to people looking to kickstart their career in Nursing.
Healthcare staff receive support care awards
Two healthcare staff in Bolton have been presented with health care support care awards for their compassion and dedication to their patients.
Two nurses awarded Cavell Star Awards
Two nurses have been presented with a Cavell Star Award in recognition of their hard work and dedication to patients.
Forth Valley nurses receive prestigious Queens Nurse award
Two nurses from NHS Forth Valley have been awarded the prestigious title Queens Nurse.
Royal College of Nursing announces new president
Sheilbye Sobrany has been announced as the RCN’s new President, having received the most member votes out of the four candidates standing for election to the high-profile role.
Good Grief Café launched to support NHS community nurses
A nurse and a psychologist from Guy’s and St Thomas’ have launched a Good Grief Café to help NHS community staff talk about their experiences of loss, death and dying.
District Nursing Sister receives prestigious award
A Wolverhampton District Nursing Sister has won a prestigious award after showing effective leadership in her role.
Community nurses get a boost from new kit bags
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust community nursing teams have won national funding for new branded bags to organise essential kit for care visits.