
LATEST NEWS

Funding available for nurse-led project in Scotland
The RCN Foundation has announced funding for a nurse-led project in Scotland that seeks to develop equitable access to practice learning experiences for undergraduate learning disability nursing students.

Identifying pressure injuries earlier in dark skin tones
QNI Council Member Dr Neesha Oozageer Gunowa and her colleagues have published vital research which supports the early identification of pressure injuries in people with dark skin tones.

New NHS medtech pathway out for consultation
A proposed new pathway for the appraisal, funding and commissioning of medtech in the NHS is now out for consultation.

Registrations open for Hypo Awareness Week 2024
The eagerly anticipated annual campaign Hypo Awareness Week returns this October, with the aim of raising crucial awareness of hypoglycaemia among healthcare professionals in the UK and Ireland.

Latest NMC data highlights a rise in number of nurses and midwives
There are more nurses, midwives and nursing associates on the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) register than ever before, recent data has shown.

Community nurse honoured at annual trust awards
A community nurse who has gone above and beyond for her patients and colleagues over the last year has been recognised at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust.

Permanent RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive appointed
Professor Nicola Ranger has accepted RCN Council’s offer to be the RCN’s next permanent General Secretary and Chief Executive.

RCN Foundation to recruit new Trustee
The RCN Foundation is seeking a skilled and experienced individual to join its Board of Trustees to help provide the strategic vision to support its ambitious plans.

QNI outlines five health and social care priorities
The Queen’s Nursing Institute (QNI) has published a list of five priorities that it believes need to be addressed within the health and care system.

Community matron and district nurse honoured at trust’s thank you event
A community matron and a district nurse have been honoured at Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust’s Thank You ceremony.

HEIW to fund new student nursing places at The Open University in Wales
The Open University in Wales has been appointed by Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) to train new student nurses.

Nursing research advice drop-in sessions
The first in a series of free online nursing research surgery drop-in sessions will be run by the Queen’s Nursing Institute this month.

Raising the profile of school nursing in Scotland
The Queen’s Nursing Institute Scotland has thrown a spotlight on a report on Scotland’s nursing workforce and the need to raise the profile of school nursing.

NMC acting Chief Executive and Registrar
The Nursing & Midwifery Council has revealed Helen Herniman will become its Acting Chief Executive and Registrar.

Community team maintain strong track record in breastfeeding support
NHS Forth Valley’s Community Health Visiting Services have successfully maintained their UNICEF’s Baby Friendly Award accreditation with flying colours.

QNIS looking to recruit new Chief Executive and Nurse Director
The Queen’s Nursing Institute Scotland (QNIS) is looking to recruit a new Chief Executive and Nurse Director.

Advanced nurse practitioner is RCN Northern Ireland Nurse of the Year 2024
A nurse from Armagh has won the RCN Northern Ireland Nurse of the Year Award 2024 for her work in improving care for patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF).

NMC to recruit fitness to practise panel members and chairs
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) is looking to recruit 85 panel members and 55 chairs to reach timely, fair, and balanced decisions in fitness to practise cases.

University first to train all nurses to use anti-drug overdose kits
All nurses at the University of Bradford will now receive training on how to use naloxone – a lifesaving medication which can reverse overdoses caused by opiates.

Specialist practitioner district nurse honoured
A specialist practitioner district nurse has been honoured at Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust’s staff awards.