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Calls for more school nurses in England
A new report calls for action to address the steep decline in the number of school nurses in England..
Fitness to practise plan approved
The NMC Council has approved has approved its new £30 million fitness to practise plan.
Innovations in Diabetes Care Projects launched
The Queen’s Nursing Institute has announced seven new nurse-led projects in the community that will benefit people living with diabetes.
Exciting line-up announced for inaugural national obesity conference
The Obesity & Weight Management Alliance is proud to unveil the impressive speaker line-up for its inaugural conference, set to be a key event in the fight against obesity.
One-off payments of up to £3,000 for over 27,000 health workers
The government will provide funding for over 27,000 more healthcare workers in England to receive two one-off payments - worth at least £1,655 and up to £3,000.
Expansion to Grantham’s NHS Community Diagnostic Centre opens to welcome more patients
Facilities at Grantham’s Community Diagnostic Centre have been expanded to include state-of-the-art MRI and CT scanners.
One stop shop brings holistic care closer to home
Patients at risk of falling in east Suffolk can now get help for a wide variety of health, social and wellbeing issues in a single place.
Diabetes Nursing Awards – entries close in one week!
The deadline for award entries to the inaugural Diabetes Nursing Awards is Friday, March 29.
NMC data linked with census to help influence positive change in nursing and midwifery
For the first time, the NMC’s registration data has been linked with the Census to create a better picture of the available nursing and midwifery workforce in England and Wales.
New programme improves diabetes care in Norfolk and Waveney
A diabetes training provider has worked with the Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board to help upskill healthcare professionals involved in conducting primary care diabetes reviews.
Healthcare professionals urged to sign up for AI and diabetic foot ulcer webinar
A new online event dedicated to artificial intelligence and diabetic foot ulcer management has attracted a huge amount of interest less than a month after opening registrations.
QNI joins Young Carers Alliance as 200th member
The Queen’s Nursing Institute has become the 200th member of the Young Carers Alliance, a growing network committed to improving the lives of young carers, young adult carers and their families.
Community nurses featured in moving Covid-19 art exhibition
A special exhibition at Stockport War Memorial Gallery Art gallery is telling the story of the experience of those in the NHS working through the COVID-19 pandemic – through portraits from local artists.
Agenda released for Trend Diabetes National Conference 2024
Dietary approaches to obesity management and diabetic foot care will be among the topics discussed at this year’s Trend Diabetes National Nursing Conference.
Marie Curie launches exhibition to highlight importance of end of life care
A first of its kind exhibition will be held tomorrow, displaying a series of classic artworks depicting the end of life by artists including Edvard Munch and Ary Scheffer, which have been reimagined to feature real life Marie Curie Nurses and Healthcare Assistants.
Community nurse recruitment open day
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust will host a Community Nurse Recruitment Open Day this weekend.
Hospital showcases services to enhance care for the community at ministerial visit
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust welcomed a ministerial visit to the Bishop’s Stortford Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) at Herts and Essex Hospital, Bishop’s Stortford, to showcase the services available as part of the CDC programme
One week to go until Diabetes Nursing Awards top tips webinar
Entrants to the Diabetes Nursing Awards have one week left to sign up for a free webinar offering advice on how to put together a brilliant award submission.
Nursing & Midwifery Council launches #OurCode
A new NMC campaign aims to strengthen students’ understanding of the Code and standards, which will guide them to become confident practitioners delivering safe, effective and kind care for people.
QNI publishes Impact Report for 2023
The Queen’s Nursing Institute has published a new impact report for 2023.