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Booking open for RCN Congress 2024
Booking is now open for RCN Congress 2024. This year's in-person event will take place from June 2 to 6 at the International Convention Centre Wales in Newport and is free for Royal College of Nursing members to attend.
New Standards for three Community Nursing specialisms
The Queen’s Nursing Institute has developed Field Specific Standards for a further three recognised specialisms within community nursing.
New roles in General Practice not addressing workload issues
A major new report has highlighted the multiple challenges posed by the introduction of the ARRS (Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme) in England.
Sheppey Frailty Unit celebrates its first anniversary
Medway NHS Foundation Trust’s Sheppey Frailty Unit celebrated its first anniversary with a special event for patients, staff and visitors.
Can you contribute to new research project?
Researchers are urging registered nurses working in the community as part of a District Nursing Team to contribute to a new study.
Dates announced for Trend Diabetes National Conference 2024
Healthcare professionals involved in diabetes nursing are invited to attend an event dedicated to the subject in June.
Additional FNF scholarship opportunities available
The Florence Nightingale Foundation has new scholarship places available after receiving additional support from three organisations.
Partnership is nationally recognised for progress on delivering Family Hubs
Bridgewater Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and its partners in Halton have been nationally recognised by the Department for Education for excellent progress in rolling out the Family Hub offer for local children, parents and families.
Community nurses needed for new respiratory study
Community nurses are being urged to help academics better understand the experiences of nurses who may be exposed to second-hand tobacco smoke during regular home visits to respiratory patients.
Online leadership programme for nurses launched
The Florence Nightingale Foundation has launched a new online leadership programme for Internationally Educated Nurses and Midwives.
Community nurse wins coveted Cavell Star Award
A Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust community staff nurse has been awarded a prestigious Cavell Star Award.
New awards to recognise UK’s diabetes nursing heroes
A new awards programme designed to celebrate the UK’s diabetes nursing heroes has opened for entries today.
NHS Highland community nurses walk miles in ‘challenging’ weather to reach patients
Community nurses in mid Ross have been praised by their Trust for going above and beyond to deliver services during challenging winter conditions.
QNIS celebrates long service with Abbotsford Care
The Queen’s Nursing Institute Scotland helped Abbotsford Care to celebrate long-serving community nurses.
NMC launches review of nursing and midwifery practice learning
The Nursing & Midwifery Council is undertaking research to explore how it can best support student learning across the UK.
QNI offers support to Community Nurses affected by flooding
The Queen’s Nursing Institute is continuing to support community nurses who have been affected by the recent flooding.
UK’s obesity ‘ticking time bomb’ to be addressed at new congress
A nationwide conference will be held in May to help healthcare professionals tackle the obesity challenge facing the UK.
Diabetes and homelessness survey launched
Healthcare professionals are being urged to complete a survey to improve the care offered to homeless people living with diabetes.
Lower limb webinar aims to tackle rising amputation rates
Foot care experts are urging healthcare professionals to attend a webinar on lower limb assessment and treatment in a bid to reduce the number of amputations that take place each year.
Date announced for Nursing Live 2024
RCNi has announced that Nursing Live will be back in Liverpool this October.