RCN Foundation education grants (up to £2,500) are now available to support nurses, midwives & healthcare staff to develop their skills. Includes new Adult Social Care Nursing Fund (up to £1,600). Deadline: 13 May 2026 More here: https://rcnfoundation.rcn.org.uk/apply-for-funding/educational-grants

As several of our Trustees come to the end of their terms of office, we are seeking new trustees to join QNIS Council. We are looking for a range of skills to help us deliver our strategic priorities. Deadline: Friday 27 March 2026 Click here for more: https://qnis.org.uk/opportunities-with-qnis/

As several of our Trustees come to the end of their terms of office, we are seeking new trustees to join QNIS Council. We are looking for a range of skills to help us deliver our strategic priorities. Deadline: Friday 27 March 2026 Click here for more: https://qnis.org.uk/opportunities-with-qnis/

Latest news Queen’s Nurses running for QNIS A team of Queen’s Nurses from across Scotland swapped their uniforms for running shoes to complete the Inverness Half Marathon 5k in order to raise money for QNIS. Click here to read: https://qnis.org.uk/news/queen-s-nurses-running-for-qnis/

We are excited to introduce the 2025 cohort of Queen’s Nurses, who are making a significant impact in their communities across Scotland. Meet them in the Annual Review 2025. Click here to access the full review: https://loom.ly/jwWF5KE

Ready to deepen your leadership self-awareness? Queen’s Nurse Leadership 1 supports community nurses & midwives in Scotland to explore: 🧠 Self-knowledge 💬 Emotional complexity in leadership. Edinburgh 2026 | Glasgow 2027 Click here to apply today https://loom.ly/RfM8pW8

📢 Community nurses & midwives in Scotland Queen’s Nurse Leadership 1 is a 3-day in-person course focused on: ✔️ Values-based leadership ✔️ Health equity & inclusion ✔️ Public health impact. 📍 Edinburgh (June 2026) 📍 Glasgow (Feb 2027) Click here to find out more & apply https://loom.ly/RfM8pW8

As several of our Trustees come to the end of their terms of office, we are seeking new trustees to join QNIS Council. We are looking for a range of skills to help us deliver our strategic priorities. Deadline: Friday 27 March 2026 Click here for more: https://qnis.org.uk/opportunities-with-qnis/

Research Development Awards available The RCN is delighted to be offering five Research Development Awards to cover full registration fees for the International Nursing Research Conference, 15-17 September 2026 in Glasgow, UK Click here for full details - and to apply: https://loom.ly/TtENPpA

Ready to deepen your leadership self-awareness? Queen’s Nurse Leadership 1 supports community nurses & midwives in Scotland to explore: 🧠 Self-knowledge 💬 Emotional complexity in leadership. Edinburgh 2026 | Glasgow 2027 Click here to apply today https://loom.ly/RfM8pW8

Remembering the retired Queen’s Nurses whose service has left a lasting impact on healthcare in Scotland. Their dedication and care have shaped communities, and we are proud to share their stories. Read more about their legacies in the Annual Review 2025 - click here: https://loom.ly/jwWF5KE

📢 Community nurses & midwives in Scotland Queen’s Nurse Leadership 1 is a 3-day in-person course focused on: ✔️ Values-based leadership ✔️ Health equity & inclusion ✔️ Public health impact. 📍 Edinburgh (June 2026) 📍 Glasgow (Feb 2027) Click here to find out more & apply https://loom.ly/RfM8pW8

If you work directly with children, young people & families, this one-day event is for you. How babies become teenagers: using relational concepts to understand and support children, young people, and their families & carers 📍Tuesday 17 March, Edinburgh Click here to book: https://loom.ly/URe7iy4

Ready to deepen your leadership self-awareness? Queen’s Nurse Leadership 1 supports community nurses & midwives in Scotland to explore: 🧠 Self-knowledge 💬 Emotional complexity in leadership. Edinburgh 2026 | Glasgow 2027 Click here to apply today https://loom.ly/RfM8pW8

The QNIS Annual Review 2025 is packed with exciting updates from the nursing community! From groundbreaking initiatives to recognising the incredible contributions of Scotland's nurses, it’s a must-read. Click here to access the full review: https://loom.ly/jwWF5KE

If you work directly with children, young people & families this one-day event is for you. How babies become teenagers: using relational concepts to understand and support children, young people, and their families & carers 📍Tuesday 17 March, Edinburgh Click here to book: https://loom.ly/URe7iy4

As several of our Trustees come to the end of their terms of office, we are seeking new trustees to join QNIS Council. We are looking for a range of skills to help us deliver our strategic priorities. Deadline: Friday 27 March 2026 Click here for more: https://qnis.org.uk/opportunities-with-qnis/

Join us in Edinburgh on 17 March: How babies become teenagers: using relational concepts to support children, young people, their families & carers Aimed at health & social care professionals working with children, young people & families/carers in Scotland. Click to book: https://loom.ly/URe7iy4

We celebrate the QNIS reception at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in the Annual Review 2025! Find out more about that day - and all of our work. Click here to access the full review: loom.ly/jwWF5KE

As several of our Trustees come to the end of their terms of office, we are seeking new trustees to join QNIS Council. We are looking for a range of skills to help us deliver our strategic priorities. Deadline: Friday 27 March 2026 Click here for more: https://qnis.org.uk/opportunities-with-qnis/

Date for the diary! Applications are opening on Thursday 5 March 2026 for: Queen’s Nurse Leadership 1 This is a three-day in person course. Courses running: Edinburgh - June 2026 and Glasgow - February 2027 Click here for more: https://qnis.org.uk/what-we-do/queens-nurse-title/qnl1

Latest news QNIS invited to a celebration of carers at Windsor Castle QNIS was honoured to be invited to attend a reception at Windsor Castle, which recognised carers and their contributions to the social and health landscape of the United Kingdom. Click here to read more: https://loom.ly/ZSaP4Rw

If you work directly with children, young people & families this one-day event is for you. How babies become teenagers: using relational concepts to understand and support children, young people, and their families & carers 📍Tuesday 17 March, Edinburgh Click here to book: https://loom.ly/URe7iy4

Congratulations to the dedicated nurses honoured at our Long Service Awards! With more than 21 years of community care, they have demonstrated their commitment to the people they care for. Find out more in our Annual Review 2025. Click here to access the full review: https://loom.ly/PX9AeBo

Join us in Edinburgh on 17 March: How babies become teenagers: using relational concepts to support children, young people, their families & carers Aimed at health & social care professionals working with children, young people & families/carers in Scotland. Click to book: https://loom.ly/URe7iy4

Join us in Edinburgh on 17 March for - How babies become teenagers — using relational concepts to support children, young people, their families & carers. For community children’s nurses, midwives, HVs, school nurses & CAMHS nurses working in Scotland. Click here to book: https://loom.ly/URe7iy4

Have you seen our QNIS Annual Review 2025? Our Chief Executive and Nurse Director, Sarah Doyle, reflects on the most strongly emerging theme from the year: cooperation. Click here for more, to access the full review: loom.ly/PX9AeBo

The first joint conference between @qniscotland.bsky.social and the Scottish Deep End Project has started! Prof Andrea Williamson with opening plenary on “missingness” - a strong risk marker for poor health outcomes

Join us in Edinburgh on 17 March for - How babies become teenagers — using relational concepts to support children, young people, their families & carers. For community children’s nurses, midwives, HVs, school nurses & CAMHS nurses working in Scotland. Click here to book: https://loom.ly/URe7iy4

We're delighted to be at 'The essential role of GPs and GPNs in tackling health inequalities' conference today in Glasgow. We're co-hosting the event with The Scottish Deep End Project. It celebrates the vital role of generalism in improving health equity across Scotland.

Latest news QNIS Annual Review 2025 published Explore our work & achievements, including news from contemporary Queen’s Nurses and the retired Queen’s Nurses, and our reception at the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Click to download the Annual Review: https://loom.ly/-GuCUPo

Community nurses in Scotland working with older people in community & primary care settings are invited to apply for the Queen’s Nurse Leadership 1 course, supported by @vivensa.bsky.social. Click here for full details: https://loom.ly/d0xIUgw

Join us in Edinburgh on 17 March for - How babies become teenagers — using relational concepts to support children, young people, their families & carers. For community children’s nurses, midwives, HVs, school nurses & CAMHS nurses working in Scotland. Click here to book: https://loom.ly/URe7iy4

Join us in Edinburgh on 17 March for - How babies become teenagers — using relational concepts to support children, young people, their families & carers. For community children’s nurses, midwives, HVs, school nurses & CAMHS nurses working in Scotland. Click here to book: https://loom.ly/URe7iy4

Join us in Edinburgh on 17 March for - How babies become teenagers — using relational concepts to support children, young people, their families & carers. For community children’s nurses, midwives, HVs, school nurses & CAMHS nurses working in Scotland. Click here to book: https://loom.ly/URe7iy4

Applications for our funded Queen’s Nurse Leadership 1 course are open, supported by @vivensa.bsky.social If you're a community nurse working with older people in community & primary care settings, click here to find out more: https://loom.ly/d0xIUgw

Community nurses in Scotland working with older people in community & primary care settings are invited to apply for the Queen’s Nurse Leadership 1 course, supported by @vivensa.bsky.social. Click here for full details: https://loom.ly/d0xIUgw

Applications for our fully-funded Queen’s Nurse Leadership 1 course are open, supported by @vivensa.bsky.social If you're a community nurse working with older people in community & primary care settings, click here to find out more: https://loom.ly/d0xIUgw

Join RCN Scotland for the launch of Prison Nursing Unlocked: A History of Care and Justice - Thursday 26 Feb 2026 (hybrid). Discover the history of prison nursing, hear from expert speakers, and explore equitable care in justice settings. Click to book a free space: https://loom.ly/4eLEBbE

We're co-hosting a social event with The Scottish Deep End Project on Friday 6 February 2026, in Glasgow. The night will include musical entertainment by Kilter Ceilidh Band, and food (BYOB!). 🎟️ Tickets: £10 each (includes buffet dinner) Email [email protected] to book your place.

We're co-hosting a conference with The Scottish Deep End Project: The essential role of GPs and GPNs in tackling health inequalities 6 February 2026, Glasgow Click here for more information: https://loom.ly/T-T5k-A And email [email protected] to book your place.

We are delighted that Queen’s Nurse, Hilary Alba, has been awarded an MBE for Services to Community Midwifery in the New Year Honours List Click to learn more about Hilary & her work, which demonstrates the essential care midwives provide: https://qnis.org.uk/news/midwives-critical-in-every-crisis/

The QNIS office is now closed for the year, and will reopen on Monday 5 January 2026. The staff team and Trustees wish you a happy and healthy festive season.

The UK Preconception Partnership has launched a national survey on how preconception advice and care are delivered across publicly funded and contracted health and social care settings. Deadline: 19 December 2025. Click to access: https://southampton.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bqt2Wc0O01uP1CC

We're co-hosting a conference with The Scottish Deep End Project: The essential role of GPs and GPNs in tackling health inequalities 📅 Friday 6 February 2026, Glasgow Celebrate the vital role of generalism in improving health equity across Scotland. Click here to book: https://loom.ly/T-T5k-A

Latest news QNIS celebrates Long Service awards QNIS has presented more than 100 Long Service awards this year at events across Scotland. These events recognise the invaluable contributions of healthcare professionals. Click here to read more: https://qnis.org.uk/news/long-service-awards-2025/

Congratulations once again to the 2025 Queen's Nurse cohort, who celebrated receiving their awards in Edinburgh at the end of November! There are now almost 200 contemporary Queen's Nurses in Scotland. Click here to read more: https://qnis.org.uk/news/qnis-2025-awards-event/

Latest news Congratulations to the 2025 Queen's Nurse cohort This year 18 community nurses were selected to undertake the Queen's Nurse Development Programme. There are now almost 200 contemporary Queen's Nurses in Scotland. Click here for more: https://qnis.org.uk/news/qnis-2025-awards-event/

The formal part of the evening is now drawing to a close. We want to thank the employers who supported the Queen’s Nurses on their journey, the Advisory Group, QNIS Trustees, the QNIS team, facilitators, coaches and our funders who have made the programme possible. #QNISawards

Congratulations to Leigh Williams, Clinical Team Lead for District Nursing & The Bladder and Bowel Service West Lothian from NHS Lothian, who is pioneering district nursing - empowering communities, inspiring change, and improving lives. #QNISawards