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Call for poster submissions: Obesity & Weight Management Alliance 2025 conference
The Obesity & Weight Management Alliance is excited to announce a call for poster submissions for its highly anticipated 2025 conference, taking place on March 7 at the Thistle London Marble Arch.

Pilot launches to provide x-rays to patients in the community
A pilot project at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust (UHP) aimed at supporting care close to home and reducing unnecessary patient admissions to the Emergency Department launched today – a new X-Ray car service which will take the X-Ray to the patient.

Empowering community nursing voices through research
“How can we help?” is often the first question that community nurses ask when they receive a phone call from a distressed family carer, or are faced with a difficult situation.

New care standards launched across Trust’s community mental health services
Community mental health nurses across Adult Community Mental Health Services in Hertfordshire came together for the launch of their Community Nursing Fundamentals of Care Standards Live.

Leading Strategically: Applications Open
The QNI is pleased to announce that applications for its Leading Strategically leadership programme are now open.

Royal praise for Community Diagnostic Centre
The Duke of Edinburgh visited Barnsley Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) as part of a tour of regenerated and transformed town sites.

Community team leader shares delight in becoming a Queen’s Nurse
A community nurse is celebrating after being accepted to The Queen's Nursing Institute.

RCN Awards 2025: nominate an outstanding nursing colleague
Nominations are now open for the RCN Awards 2025 – your chance to celebrate nursing staff who have made a major contribution to the profession through their voluntary RCN roles.

Community nursing to take centre stage at national conference
Community nurses are invited to register for a national conference dedicated to district nursing next week.

RCN Foundation commissions study to explore experiences of nursing and midwifery staff
The RCN Foundation has commissioned London North West University Healthcare (LNWH) NHS Trust to undertake a research study which will focus on the experiences of internationally educated nursing and midwifery (IENM) staff.

NMC launches search for next Chair of Council
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has launched the process to find the next Chair of the Council.

New Community Diagnostic Centre opens to enhance community care in Greater Manchester
A new centre set to improve diagnostic care for local people in Greater Manchester has received its official opening with a ministerial stamp of approval.

Community director celebrated in Trust awards
The Deputy Director for Community and Rehabilitation at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) has won the Outstanding Community Care Award at the Trust’s annual awards.

Brand New SPQ Programme in Adult Social Care Nursing
University College Birmingham has been approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) to offer a brand-new programme, the MSc in Community Specialist Practice Qualification (SPQ) in Health and Social Care.

RCN publishes new resource on race equity
The RCN has launched a new interactive race equity resource, Taking Time to Talk: Advancing Race Equity in Nursing and Midwifery, developed in partnership with NHS England.

Matron receives prestigious Queen’s Nurse title
A Matron for Community and Specialist Services for Children and Young People at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals has been awarded the prestigious title of Queen’s Nurse by the Queens Nursing Institute (QNI).

QNI appoints new Nursing Director and Deputy CEO
The QNI has appointed Steph Lawrence MBE as the new Director of Nursing and Deputy Chief Executive Officer.

RCN Nursing Support Workers' Day: celebrating diversity and inclusion
This year’s RCN Nursing Support Workers’ Day will focus on the diversity of roles and settings its members work in and the importance of inclusivity in the nursing profession.

Community nurse recognised for outstanding care in Trust awards
A community staff nurse from the Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT) has been recognised for the outstanding care she gives to patients.

QNI announces next stage in leadership journey
The QNI has rebranded its leadership programme for senior nurse leaders working at Director, Deputy, Associate or Assistant Director or equivalent role in a community or primary care setting.