Funding and professional support offered for innovations in diabetes care

The Queen’s Nursing Institute (QNI) is seeking applications from Registered Nurses in community settings who have innovative ideas to improve diabetes care.

The QNI is able to fund seven projects in 2024, thanks to a major grant from The Burdett Trust for Nursing.

Each successful project will receive up to £5,000 and support from the QNI, including a year of project management support, regular online meetings and a site visit to your project.

The programme is open to nurses working in any community setting, including primary care and social care.

The scheme is not limited to NHS organisations – Registered Nurses who work for a charity, community interest company, or GP practice for example, are also eligible – though private/for-profit companies are excluded.

Completed applications must be received by the QNI by October 31. Shortlisted applicants will be invited for interview online, and successful projects will commence in Spring 2024.

Previous leaders of QNI projects say the personal and professional benefits of undertaking an innovation project are huge.

The learning and development gained in the supportive environment of a QNI innovation programme enables nurses to reach their potential and inspire them to take their career to the next level.

They also bring an enhanced profile and wider recognition to the services they work for. See the examples of previous projects.

Any nurse who is interested in delivering a project is invited to get in touch with the QNI. For an initial discussion, contact Dr Amanda Young at amanda.young@qni.org.uk.

To find out more and apply online, visit https://qni.org.uk/explore-qni/nurse-led-projects/diabetes-care/