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The Queen's Institute of Community Nursing @theqicn.bsky.social · 15h

Community, Primary and Social Care Nurses, do you have an innovative idea that uses gardens and gardening to benefit people's health?

Applications are open for the NGS Elsie Wagg (Innovation) Scholarship Programme 2026 until Sunday 2nd November.

Apply now! 👉 qicn.org.uk/explore-qicn...

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RCN Foundation @rcnfoundation.bsky.social · 17h

Funding of up to £30,000 is available for Registered Nurses Learning Disability (RNLDs) to undertake a research project to address health inequality and enhance health related quality of life outcomes for people with a learning disability in Northern Ireland.

💻 Apply by 29 October
👉 bit.ly/469ibvF

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The Queen's Institute of Community Nursing @theqicn.bsky.social · 18h

Applications are now open for Minuteful for Wound UK by Healthy.io's Wound Management Digital Innovation Fund 2025!

This fund offers healthcare services the chance to transform wound care through digital innovation.

⏰ Applications close at 5pm on Friday 14th November.
lp.healthy.io/the-wound-ma...

The Wound Management Digital Innovation Fund 2025 - Healthy

Details on how to apply for funding to support wound management innovation for community providers

lp.healthy.io

The Queen's Institute of Community Nursing @theqicn.bsky.social · 4d

We are delighted to welcome Mary Lewis, Chief Nurse at Sirona care & health, to the QICN team! Mary will be supporting our organisational membership scheme and other partnership and engagement opportunities.

Read more 👉 qicn.org.uk/news-and-eve...

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The Queen's Institute of Community Nursing @theqicn.bsky.social · 4d

This #WorldMentalHealthDay we celebrate the vital work of community mental health nurses and thank all those supporting mental health across our services.💜

We'll soon launch our Mental Health Nursing Faculty - a new space to support professional connection and recognition in mental health nursing.

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The Queen's Institute of Community Nursing @theqicn.bsky.social · 4d

Our 'Leading Equitable Care' conference wrapped yesterday, but the learning and reflection continue. From leadership in community nursing to the impact of poverty and the power of research and innovation, the themes shared were powerful and necessary.

Read more:🔗 qicn.org.uk/news-and-eve...

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The Queen's Institute of Community Nursing @theqicn.bsky.social · 4d

This #WorldHomelessDay, we stand with community nurses working to improve the health & wellbeing for people experiencing homelessness.
Our updated Inclusion Health guide supports nurses to develop the skills & understanding to provide high-quality care in this field: qicn.org.uk/news-and-eve...

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The Queen's Institute of Community Nursing @theqicn.bsky.social · 5d

Just like that it's a wrap on the #QICN2025 Annual Conference!

Thank you to everyone who joined us over the last 3 days; the speakers, delegates, sponsors and QICN staff who all came together to make this excellent event a reality!

A truly energising few days of championing Community Nursing! 🎉

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The Queen's Institute of Community Nursing @theqicn.bsky.social · 5d

💡It's the third and final day of our online Annual Conference - Leading Equitable Care! #QICN2025

Today's topic is 'Community Nursing Research and Innovation'!

A big thanks to our conference sponsors RLDatix, the National Garden Scheme, and Hallam Medical.

qicnannualconference2025.vfairs.com

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The Queen's Institute of Community Nursing @theqicn.bsky.social · 6d

Another inspiring day at the #QICN2025 Conference, today discussing Poverty and Inequalities.

Please do join our Homeless + Inclusion Health Network - a national network to improve the health of marginalised groups who may experience barriers to accessing healthcare.

qicn.org.uk/nursing-in-t...

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The Queen's Institute of Community Nursing @theqicn.bsky.social · 6d

📢 Webinar exclusively for QICN Member Organisations
🗓️ Fri 10 Oct, 2–3pm, online via vFairs
Join School Nurse, Lisa Canade, to explore how children’s own voices and experiences are brought to life in award-winning animations on Diabetes, Allergies, and more.
qicn.org.uk/organisation...

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The Queen's Institute of Community Nursing @theqicn.bsky.social · 6d

We're delighted to share our updated guide for nurses in #InclusionHealth!
“New to Inclusion Health Nursing” by our Inclusion Health Project Lead, Kirit Sehmbi, builds on the 2018 edition, with practical tips for supporting vulnerable communities.
Read it here 👉 : qicn.org.uk/news-and-eve...

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The Queen's Institute of Community Nursing @theqicn.bsky.social · 6d

We're back for Day 2 of our Annual Conference - Leading Equitable Care! #QICN2025

Today we'll be hearing from speakers on the hugely important theme of Poverty & Inequalities.

Thank you to today’s sponsor @ngsopengardens.bsky.social

qicnannualconference2025.vfairs.com

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The Queen's Institute of Community Nursing @theqicn.bsky.social · 7d

As we round off an excellent day 1 of the #QICN2025 conference, which today focused on Leadership in Community Settings, a reminder that applications for our 'Leading Strategically' leadership programme are open until this Friday 10th October!

Apply here 👉 qicn.org.uk/explore-qicn...

The Queen's Institute of Community Nursing @theqicn.bsky.social · 7d

We’re delighted to welcome delegates to Day 1 of our Conference 2025 – Leading Equitable Care! #QICN2025
Today’s theme focuses on leadership in community settings.
Thank-you to today’s sponsor, Hallam Medical
qicnannualconference2025.vfairs.com

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The Queen's Institute of Community Nursing @theqicn.bsky.social · 11d

Read about QN Rachael Skates' career journey from hospital to community to IPC and the ambulance service!👉 qicn.org.uk/a-queens-nur...

Rachael and colleagues recently won an IPS Impact Award for their A-Z app – a tool bringing up to date IPC information to staff's fingertips. Congratulations! 🏆

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The Queen's Institute of Community Nursing @theqicn.bsky.social · 11d

There's only a couple of days left to register your place at our annual conference 2025. We'll hear from some fantastic speakers over 3 days and you can join at any point. We hope to see you online: qicn.org.uk/news-and-eve...

QICN Annual Conference 2025 - Book Now! - The Queen's Institute of Community Nursing

The QICN's 2025 Annual Conference takes place online from 7-9 October. Book your place easily now and attend sessions you choose.

qicn.org.uk

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Donna Clements @researchnursed.bsky.social · 12d

Join me for our QICN Journal Club Thur 23rd Oct 14:30-15:30. We welcome all nurses working in community roles
Book your free place & receive the article for review, along with a reviewing template, by emailing [email protected]

@theqicn.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social @nchctrust.bsky.social

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Donna Clements @researchnursed.bsky.social · 12d

Join me for this month's community nurses research advice drop-in session Thurs 23rd Oct 13:10-13:50
To sign up for your free place visit qicn.org.uk/news-and-eve...

@theqicn.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social @nchctrust.bsky.social @rcn.org.uk @rcnlibraries.bsky.social

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The Queen's Institute of Community Nursing @theqicn.bsky.social · 13d

Write your will for free thanks to the QICN’s partnership with Farewill. Hundreds of people each year choose to leave a gift in their will. Will you join them?

From crisis support to lifelong connections, your gift helps us be there for community nurses facing hardship.

✍️ farewill.com/qicn-social

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The Queen's Institute of Community Nursing @theqicn.bsky.social · 15d

✨We’re delighted to share the updated edition of our “Community Nurse Lifespan” poster – celebrating the vital role community nurses play at every stage of life, from pre-conception to older age.

Find out more and download it here 👉 : qicn.org.uk/news-and-eve...

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The Queen's Institute of Community Nursing @theqicn.bsky.social · 19d

Fantastic to hear the steps the NHS has taken to better harness the power of volunteers! 💪 There is now a central platform that volunteers can sign up to. Until now, volunteer recruitment has been fragmented across trusts.

Read more - inews.co.uk/news/politic...

The NHS needs you: Streeting's volunteer army to play board games with patients

From Wednesday, people will be able to go to a single dedicated NHS Volunteering website

inews.co.uk

The Queen's Institute of Community Nursing @theqicn.bsky.social · 19d

It's #CelebratingCommunityServices week! 🌟

Community nurses are central to delivering care where it's needed most - in homes, in neighbourhoods, and in the heart of communities. Their expertise, compassion, and resilience are vital to the health and wellbeing of the nation.🙏

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Trudi Walker @cornishdneducator.bsky.social · 19d

Lovely to listen to Steph Lawrence speaking at our better together conference today and getting out the word about the amazing QICN 🙌🏼 @theqicn.bsky.social @cornwallft.bsky.social #bettertogether

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Centre for Sustainable Healthcare @sushealthcare.bsky.social · 20d

Excited to welcome Dr Amanda Young of @theqicn.bsky.social to the judging panel for the #GreenNursingChallenge Showcase 2025 🌍
📅 20 Oct | 09:30–12:30 | Online
🔗 https://sustainablehealthcare.org.uk/what-we-do/projects/green-nursing-showcase-2025/

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