📣We're delighted to publish "A Guide for Nurses New to Adult Social Care Nursing" - a free online resource to support nurses, students, and nurse associates starting or moving into adult social care. Find out more here👉: qicn.org.uk/news-and-eve...

6 ICBs have been selected to be part of the Adult Social Care Nurse Prescribing Pilot! 👏 The pilot aims to understand the impact of upskilling more adult social care nurses and empower nurses to prescribe medicines to people. Find out more 👉 socialcare.blog.gov.uk/2025/10/16/a...

Fantastic to see Queen's Nurse Charlene Johal, a Lead Matron + Clinical Lead, featured in the ‘Lives in Motion: Stories of migration from the 11th century to the present day’ exhibition! 🤩 Read more👉https://qicn.org.uk/queens-nurse-featured-in-national-portrait-gallerys-lives-in-motion-exhibition/

The QICN has submitted its evidence to the government’s consultation on the 10-Year Workforce Plan. ☑️ 🚨Our response highlights the urgent need to invest in the community nursing workforce. Read more about why District Nurses are fundamental to this plan - qicn.org.uk/news-and-eve...

Our amazing colleague Becks Daniels BEM is nearing the end of her year-long '12 in 12' fundraising challenge! 👏 A reminder that all proceeds go to our Support for Nurse programme which provides support to nurses in times of need. 💜 Read more and donate here -👉 www.justgiving.com/page/rebecca...

The National Garden Scheme's Ask the Experts evening is on Tuesday 2nd December. Hosted by Fiona Bruce, this fun, fundraising evening is the perfect opportunity to quiz some of the country’s leading gardening experts and to enjoy lively debate. Join in-person or online! 👉 ngs.org.uk/product-cate...

This is relevant to all frontline homeless and inclusion health staff, but applications from London will be given priority. @pathwayuk.bsky.social @theqicn.bsky.social @kendraschneller.bsky.social @rcn.org.uk @crystaloldman.bsky.social @itsgroundswell.bsky.social

What’s next after CQC’s warning over nurse shortages? #CQC #nursing #NHS #socialcare #communitynursing #QICN #districtnursing

Nurse, don't forget to submit your garden project applications by Sunday!🌱👨‍🌾 qicn.org.uk/explore-qicn...

💡New Nuffield Trust report evidences the decline in District Nursing and makes recommendations for the future. Read more of our response here 👉 qicn.org.uk/news-and-eve... Read the report here 👉 www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk/research/dis...

📢 Missed our recent joint event with the NHS Benchmarking Network which explored the current Landscape of District Nursing Services across the UK? You can now catch up on the recording and slides. A useful resource for discussing future improvements! 👉 www.nhsbenchmarking.nhs.uk/publications...

"In the last 14 months, I’ve seen 222 patients. Many of them wouldn’t have been seen anywhere else." 💡The QICN’s Homeless and Inclusion Health Lead Kirit Sehmbi met with Sexual Health Nurse Izzy Patrick who’s showing how things can be done differently. Read more👉 qicn.org.uk/achieving-he...

QICN chief exec Steph Lawrence has welcomed @carequalitycomm.bsky.social focus on the community but the latest State of Care report makes grim reading: www.nursinginpractice.com/views/whats-...

⏰ Important event for Social Care Nursing! Hear more about how organisations can work together to embed the nursing placement strategy. This is a free face to face event but places are limited! 👇

⏳ Final call! #FreeWillsMonth ends soon. There's still time to write your will for free. All we ask is that you consider leaving a gift to the QICN so we can support the next generations of community nurses when they need it most. Start today with Farewill 👉 farewill.com/qicn-social

📢Final chance to apply for a @ngsopengardens.bsky.social Elsie Wagg (Innovation) Scholarship. Applications close this Sunday! Do you have an innovative idea that uses gardens and gardening to benefit people's physical, mental or emotional health? Apply here 👉 qicn.org.uk/explore-qicn...

🍂 Embrace the stunning autumn colours this weekend and treat yourself to a visit to a National Garden Scheme garden! Enjoy the crisp air & the soothing beauty of nature & raise funds for health and nursing charities (like the QICN) it’s a win/win. 🍁🧡 Find a garden near you: findagarden.ngs.org.uk

QICN Chief Executive @stephlawrence.bsky.social has commented on the CQC's new State of Care report in @nursinginpractice.bsky.social . Read more 👇

Huge congratulations to #ExtraordinaryQN @crystaloldman.bsky.social - our former Chief Executive - on receiving the Chief Nursing Officers' Award for Lifetime Achievement at the Nursing Times Awards 2025 last night. It's very well deserved!

📢 We're delighted to announce the launch of two new faculties: the Faculty of Community Mental Health Nursing and the Faculty of Community Learning Disability Nursing. Find out more here 👉 : qicn.org.uk/news-and-eve...

Amazing to see the financial and environment cost-savings generated by the #GreenNursingChallenge teams through their Sustainable Quality Improvement projects 🙌

This Free Wills Month you can write your will for free as we partner with Farewill! Many supporters choose to leave a gift in their will, and after making sure your family is looked after, even 1% of your estate could make a profound difference for nurses in years to come.👉 farewill.com/qicn-social

This Black History Month's theme is 'Standing Firm in Power and Pride' recognising the strength and resilience of Black communities worldwide. Here are the first black Queen's Nurses, Lorraine Dyer-Bizek, Clare Harford Perry and Gleena Gilbert. Read their stories qicnheritage.org.uk/stories/reco...

Call for abstracts on any topic relating to research and educational activities in primary care! 👇

QICN’s Assistant Director of Nursing Programmes Angie Hack and Nursing Programmes Manager Fiona Rogers, Queen’s Nurses with 50 years’ nursing experience between them, reflect on a successful first year facilitating our ‘Rising Stars’ programme. 👉 qicn.org.uk/supporting-r...

✍ In our latest blog, Cathie Burton - Operations Manager Clinical shares a day in her life as a nurse in the 999 Emergency Operations Centre and 111 Service. Nurses in this service are at the frontline of navigating complexity, ensuring safe, timely + appropriate care. qicn.org.uk/a-day-in-the...

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...

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

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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! 🎉

💡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

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...

📢 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...

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...

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

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...

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

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! 🏆

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...

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

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

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

✨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...

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...

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.🙏

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