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Florence Nightingale Foundation appoints new Director of Academy
A UK-based charity which supports nurses and midwives has announced a new key appointment.
NMC releases new plan to improve people’s experience of its work
The Nursing & Midwifery Council has set out its five reprioritised areas of work for the next two years, focusing on the most significant risks to its work.
Finalists announced for the Diabetes Nursing Awards 2024
Shortlisted finalists have been announced for the first awards ceremony celebrating exceptional nurses who have demonstrated outstanding commitment, innovation, and excellence in diabetes care.
RCN hosts online community nursing consultation session
The Royal College of Nursing wants nurses to tell it about how their experience of community nursing is changing.
William Rathbone X Annual Award and lecture
The Queen’s Nursing Institute will hold the second William Rathbone X Annual Lecture and Award Presentation at the London South Bank University next month.
NMC publishes new holistic care resources
The NMC’s latest campaign, ‘Seeing the whole person supports better care’, supports nursing professionals to continue to think holistically when providing care; to see the whole person and reflect on how the standards can support this in everyday practice.
Community teams should encourage older people with diabetes to use CGM technology, expert claims
A consultant is calling for community diabetes teams to support older people living with the condition by showing them the benefits of continuous glucose monitoring.
Education grants now open
The RCN Foundation has opened its Spring education grants for nurses, midwives and healthcare support workers.
The Florence Nightingale Commemoration Service
The 59th Florence Nightingale Commemoration Service will take place next month in London.
QNI rebrands leadership programme
The Queen’s Nursing Institute is rebranding its leadership programme for experienced nurses working in the community, primary care and social care.
Platinum sponsor announced for new obesity and weight management conference
Lilly announced as Platinum sponsor for the inaugural Obesity & Weight Management Alliance conference to be held in May.
Hospital reaches milestone in plans for Community Diagnostic Centre
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust has reached a significant milestone in submitting the planning application for the Community Diagnostic Centre at St Margaret’s Hospital, Epping.
New gardens and health projects launched
Five new gardens and health projects led by community nurses have started their year-long innovation programme with the Queen’s Nursing Institute (QNI).
Integrated Heart Failure Service launches in East and North Hertfordshire
A new service to help patients living with heart failure in East and North Hertfordshire has been launched, starting in Lower Lea Valley.
New role will help support staff and boost workforce
Swansea Bay University Health Board has appointed its first Professional Nurse Advocate to support district nurses and wound care nurses.
Community nursing innovation programme evaluated
The Queen’s Nursing Institute has published a new evaluation of its Community Nursing Innovation Programme.
Upcoming webinar to focus on hybrid closed loop technology in pregnancy
Diabetes healthcare professionals are invited to sign up for a hybrid closed loop and pregnancy webinar taking place next month during Insulin Safety Week 2024.
‘Pop-up’ measles vaccination clinics target Leicester asylum seekers
The drive to tackle the measles outbreak in Leicester has seen ‘pop-up’ vaccination stations visit accommodation sites in the city to ensure asylum seekers are protected against the virus.
NMC launches forum to support international nursing and midwifery workforce
The Nursing & Midwifery Council has set up a new engagement forum for international nursing and midwifery associations to strengthen its understanding of the experiences of internationally educated and diaspora professionals.
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..