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

Congratulations to Elaine Whelan, Team Leader from NHS Tayside, who is increasing understanding of intellectual disability for young people in Tayside. #QNISawards

Congratulations to Katy Vickers, Senior Charge Nurse for NHS Tayside Central Vaccination Service from NHS Tayside, who is advocating for the voices of communities that are often unheard. #QNISawards

Congratulations to Thisbe Sinclair, School Nurse from NHS Orkney, who is supporting and caring for children and young people in Orkney. #QNISawards

Congratulations to Lynsey O'Dwyer, Clinical team lead for District Nursing from NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, who is leading transformation in community nursing. #QNISawards

Congratulations to Donna Mitchell, District Nurse Team Leader from NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, who is on a mission highlighting the vital role of community nurses. #QNISawards

Congratulations to Lisa Malcolmson, Regional Consultant Nurse for Perinatal Mental Health & Deputy Clinical Director, Mental Health Specialisms from NHS Grampian, who is transforming access, shaping strategy, improving perinatal mental health across communities. #QNISawards

Congratulations to Gemma McGregor, Clinical Nurse Specialist Team Lead from NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, who is passionate about transforming care centred around children's rights. #QNISawards

Congratulations to Rachael McBride, Specialist Nurse Child Protection from NHS Grampian, who is championing safety, wellbeing, and the rights of every child. #QNISawards

Congratulations to Emma McAuley, District Nursing Team Leader from NHS Fife, who is leading compassionately to inspire a culture of person-centred care. #QNISawards

Congratulations to Lisa McArthur, Advanced Tissue Viability Nurse Specialist – Community from NHS Lanarkshire, who is transforming practice, empowering others, promoting excellence in pressure ulcer prevention. #QNISawards

Congratulations to Emma Lindsay, Team Leader for Health and Homelessness from NHS Lanarkshire, who is championing children's rights, safeguarding futures, and empowering Lanarkshire's young people. #QNISawards

Congratulations to Ashley Lawrence, Health Visiting Team Manager from NHS Lothian, who is leading to achieve optimal child health, development and family wellbeing. #QNISawards

Congratulations to Michelle Dalgarno, Lead Advanced Practitioner from NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, who is inspiring collaborative approaches to person-centred care. #QNISawards

Congratulations to Jan Crooks, Family Nurse from NHS Dumfries and Galloway, who is empowering teenage parents to become the best they can. #QNISawards

Congratulations to Jennifer Crawford, Health Visitor Team Leader from NHS Lanarkshire, who is leading and inspiring others to amplify every child’s voice. #QNISawards

Congratulations to Sharon Coggins, Lead Midwife for Community and Outpatients Department from NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, who is championing equity, compassion, and excellence to empower every family's journey. #QNISawards

Congratulations to Lesley Campbell, Advanced Practice/Professional Lead from NHS Highland who is on a mission to improve substance use recovery care. #QNISawards

Guests are now hearing from Erica Reid, Chair of QNIS Council, who is joined on stage by QNIS Professional Nurse Lead, Emma Legge and Sarah Doyle, as we get ready to present awards to this year’s Queen’s Nurses. #QNISawards

We welcome QNIS Trustee, Rhona Hotchkiss, who shares with attendees a brief history of Queen’s nursing and thanks attendees and programme funders. #QNISawards

Opening tonight’s proceedings is Sarah Doyle, Chief Executive and Nurse Director at QNIS. Sarah is welcoming guests and expresses delight at being able to gather tonight to celebrate the achievements of 18 new Queen’s Nurses. #QNISawards

There is just an hour to go until guests start arriving for this year’s QNIS Awards in Edinburgh! We are excited and looking forward to a wonderful night. Follow the event using #QNISawards

There’s just one more sleep until… this year’s QNIS Awards! We’ll be in central Edinburgh tomorrow evening celebrating the success of the 2025 cohort of Queen’s Nurses. You can stay updated on socials using the hashtag #QNISawards.

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

Latest news QNIS spotlights community nursing and midwifery in the Scottish Parliament We were pleased to hold an exhibition in the Scottish Parliament this week, sponsored by Tess White MSP. We met with MSPs & talked about QNIS' work. Click here https://qnis.org.uk/news/parliamentary-exhibition/