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RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive steps down
Professor Pat Cullen has stepped down from her role as the General Secretary and Chief Executive for the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) to seek election to parliament in the forthcoming general election.

New community nurse director role launched at Nottinghamshire Trust
The Nottinghamshire NHS Foundation Trust has launched a new community director role in a bid to strengthen nurse leadership in the county.

Insulin Safety Week 2024 – Record numbers enjoy free educational webinar
As part of the buildup to Insulin Safety Week 2024, a recent webinar proved a resounding success, attracting healthcare professionals from across the UK and Ireland to increase their understanding of the latest advancements in diabetes technology.

NMC Chief Executive to step down due to ill health
Andrea Sutcliffe CBE is to step down as Chief Executive and Registrar of the Nursing and Midwifery Council due to ill health.

Her Majesty The Queen is new patron of QNIS
The Queen’s Nursing Institute Scotland announced yesterday that Her Majesty The Queen has agreed to become its new Patron.

Nurse celebrates 50 years of dedicated service
A Staffordshire based nurse is celebrating over 50 years of dedicated NHS service.

HM King Charles announced as new RCN patron
The Royal College of Nursing, along with a number of selected organisations across the UK, has been granted patronage to mark the first anniversary of the King’s coronation.

QNI pays tribute to Professor Dame Elizabeth Fradd
The Council, Staff and Fellows of the Queen’s Nursing Institute have shared their sadness following the recent death of Dame Elizabeth Fradd, who was a Fellow of the QNI among her many other affiliations and accomplishments.

Nurse recognised with long service award for services to community nursing
A senior nurse has been recognised with a special Queen’s Nursing Institute long service award.

New graduates contribute to award-winning community services
Award-winning community services in South Lanarkshire have been bolstered by the latest intake of qualified District Nurses.

Ypsomed announced as Insulin Safety Week sponsor
Developer and manufacturer of injection and infusion systems Ypsomed announced as Insulin Safety Week 2024 sponsor – supporting efforts to reduce errors within the profession.

Last chance to sign up to national obesity conference
Time is running out to register for the inaugural Obesity & Weight Management Alliance conference.

Professor Jane Ball to lead new RCN Institute of Nursing Excellence
Jane Ball FRCN has been recruited to the role of Director of the Royal College of Nursing Institute of Nursing Excellence.

One week to go to National obesity conference
There is just one week to go until the inaugural Obesity & Weight Management Alliance conference, promising extensive learning opportunities for healthcare professionals at all levels of expertise.

GlucoRx announced as Insulin Safety Week sponsor
Leading supplier of innovative diabetes management solutions GlucoRx announced as Insulin Safety Week 2024 sponsor – supporting efforts to reduce errors within the profession.

RCN announces influential speakers for Congress 2024
Royal College of Nursing members will hear from RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Pat Cullen in her annual keynote speech at this year’s RCN Congress.

NMC welcomes two new Council members
The Nursing & Midwifery Council has welcomed Deborah Harris-Ugbomah FCA and Rhiannon Beaumont-Wood as new members of its Council - the governing body that sets its strategic direction.

Sanofi announced as Insulin Safety Week sponsor
Leading global healthcare company Sanofi Healthcare announced as Insulin Safety Week 2024 sponsor – supporting efforts to reduce errors within the profession.

Construction begins on new Yeovil Diagnostic Centre
Work has begun on the construction of a brand new diagnostic centre at Yeovil District Hospital.

Insulin Safety Week 2024 – Hybrid closed loop in pregnancy webinar
Healthcare professionals are encouraged to book their place on a free educational webinar in the run up to Insulin Safety Week 2024.