
LATEST NEWS

RCN Foundation grants now available
Nurses can now apply for an RCN Foundation education and career development grant.

New resources to support primary care staff in identifying and supporting individuals “at risk” of developing type 2 diabetes
Trend Diabetes has launched a new leaflet designed to support primary care staff working with people at risk of developing diabetes.

QNIS Chief Executive and Nurse Director to step down
Professor Clare Cable is leaving the QNIS in October to join the Burdett Trust for Nursing as its new Chief Executive Officer.


Experts promote help for nurse-led community research
Two well-respected Research Fellows have highlighted the support available for nurse-led community research.

New case studies highlight success of Insulin Safety Week 2024
Following Insulin Safety Week 2024, a series of case studies have been released to commemorate these efforts and share best practice across the healthcare sector.

Leicestershire community nursing project shortlisted for prestigious healthcare award
A Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) nursing-led project supporting people with type 2 diabetes is in the running for a prestigious Nursing Times Award.

New network for general practice nurses launched
The Queen’s Nursing Institute (QNI) has launched a new professional network for General Practice Nurses (GPNs).

Benefits of physical activity for people with type 2 diabetes to be explored during webinar
Healthcare professionals are invited to learn about five key components of physical activity that are beneficial to people living with type 2 diabetes during an online event in September.

NMC launches recruitment campaign for Interim Chief Executive and Registrar
The Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) has launched the recruitment campaign for an Interim Chief Executive and Registrar.

Community staff nurse honoured at Trust OSCARS ceremony
A community staff nurse from the Rushcliffe community nursing team received the Quality Improvement Award at this year’s Nottinghamshire Healthcare’s OSCARS ceremony.

Nominations open for RCN Council elections
Nominations are now open for the next RCN Council, President and Deputy President.

Health equipment survey to help improve local community services
People living across Lancashire are being asked for their feedback to help improve the provision of community equipment services across the region.

Improvements see Swindon patients receiving rehabilitation in the community
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust's Community Rehabilitation team have made improvements to the way the service works which have helped to reduce the number of patients waiting for routine physiotherapy and occupational therapy.
Nurses supporting vulnerable adults in North Lincolnshire
A new team of nurses are helping to improve vulnerable peoples’ health and quality of life by providing vital drop-in care sessions in the community.

New chief nursing officer for England announced
NHS England has announced that Duncan Burton has been appointed as Chief Nursing Officer for England.

Funding available for nurse-led project in Scotland
The RCN Foundation has announced funding for a nurse-led project in Scotland that seeks to develop equitable access to practice learning experiences for undergraduate learning disability nursing students.

Identifying pressure injuries earlier in dark skin tones
QNI Council Member Dr Neesha Oozageer Gunowa and her colleagues have published vital research which supports the early identification of pressure injuries in people with dark skin tones.

New NHS medtech pathway out for consultation
A proposed new pathway for the appraisal, funding and commissioning of medtech in the NHS is now out for consultation.

Registrations open for Hypo Awareness Week 2024
The eagerly anticipated annual campaign Hypo Awareness Week returns this October, with the aim of raising crucial awareness of hypoglycaemia among healthcare professionals in the UK and Ireland.