Latest news QNIS publishes Manifesto ahead of the 2026 Scottish Elections QNIS believes Scotland needs leadership that fosters collaboration to deliver a prevention-oriented, community-first approach to health & social care Click here for the Manifesto: https://loom.ly/VXrMARs

Individuals want to take charge of their own health That’s why @selfcareforum.bsky.social is encouraging professionals to use #SelfCareWeek to inspire & empower people to take better care of their health and wellbeing. Click here for more: http://bit.ly/2UM6V0m#SelfCareWeek

Capacitar Scotland welcomes you to: “Leaning in to the Pause: the threshold between Autumn and Winter” Let's explore this time of fertile stillness. Details: 1 November 2025, 9.30am-12.30pm Click here to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84118617607?pwd=MGp4ZTRxS0VHdWxZTVkxak1odVFSZz09

Are you a clinician, nurse, doctor or social worker? Make a difference to children’s hospice care in Scotland: CHAS is recruiting a Trustee Apply by 5 Nov. Email [email protected] Click for more https://www.chas.org.uk/recruitment-landing-pages/trustee-recruitment-healthcare-social-work

Latest news Local gatherings create new connections Gatherings for retired Queen’s Nurses have taken place over the past month. The events are a chance for friends & former colleagues to catch up & make new connections Click for more: https://qnis.org.uk/news/retired-queens-nurse-local-gatherings/

Individuals want to take charge of their own health That’s why @selfcareforum.bsky.social is encouraging professionals to use #SelfCareWeek to inspire & empower people to take better care of their health and wellbeing. Click here for more: http://bit.ly/2UM6V0m#SelfCareWeek

UNCRC Virtual Health Conference: Embedding Children’s Rights across NHS Scotland Wed 26 Nov, 9.15am–4.30pm - Online Over a year into the UNCRC’s incorporation into Scots law, reflect on your practice & help build a culture that promotes children’s rights. Click to book: https://loom.ly/SEEkjro

Individuals want to take charge of their own health That’s why @selfcareforum.bsky.social is encouraging professionals to use #SelfCareWeek to inspire & empower people to take better care of their health and wellbeing. Click here for more: http://bit.ly/2UM6V0m#SelfCareWeek

Latest news QNIS on the road to meet Queen's Nurses across Scotland QNIS’ Chief Executive and Nurse Director, Sarah Doyle & Professional Nurse Lead, Emma Legge, have been travelling around Scotland to catch up with Queen’s Nurses. Click here to read: https://qnis.org.uk/news/qnis-on-the-road/

Join an online meeting of inclusion health nurses from around the world to discuss different country approaches to health equity education & data. 14th Oct 14.00-17.00 BST. Interested? Email: [email protected] @kendraschneller.bsky.social @abeoudshoorn.bsky.social @theqicn.bsky.social

NHS Education for Scotland is offering five funded places for: Psychoanalytic Observation & Reflective Practice: Therapeutic work with Children & Young People. Apply by: 8 Sept. Click here for more: https://www.hds.scot/news/nhs-education-for-scotland-is-offering-five-funded-places-for-our-course

Latest news QNIS publishes Strategic Plan The plan sets out a clear vision for the future of the charity and its work supporting and developing Scotland’s community nurses and midwives. Click here to read more: https://qnis.org.uk/news/strategic-plan-published/

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Latest news QNIS hosts students from the USA QNIS was delighted to host a visit from students from Wisconsin, in the USA. The group comprised nursing students and others studying sonography, radiology, and health administration Click here to read more: https://www.qnis.org.uk/news/student-visit/

Join the waitlist for: Relational Care in the Context of Suicidal Thinking & Suicidal Crisis on Thursday 30 October, Edinburgh For nurses & other professionals in community/primary care With Dr Rachel Gibbons & Dr Adam Burley Click for more https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/manage/events/1441615844799

Latest news Join us on 30 October for a fully funded event: Relational Care in the Context of Suicidal Thinking & Crisis For nurses & other professionals in community/primary care. With Dr Rachel Gibbons & Dr Adam Burley. Click for more: https://www.qnis.org.uk/news/relational-care-event/

A new project for nursing @sushealthcare.bsky.social will lead courses funded by @burdetttrust.bsky.social to equip nurses & midwives with skills to lead sustainability change in their workplaces Click: https://loom.ly/ETujnGA

Will you enter the 2025 Self-Care Awards? The Self-Care Forum’s Self-Care Awards 2025 are open, celebrating teams and organisations making a difference to people’s self-care practice. Apply by 31 July 2025 for a chance to win a share of £1500. Click here: selfcareforum.org/self-care-awards-2025

Nominations are OPEN for Scotland’s Health Awards 2025! Celebrate Scotland’s extraordinary health & social care heroes. - 17 categories, including two new ones: Pharmacist & Healthcare Scientist Deadline: Midnight, Sunday 17 August Click for details: https://www.nationalworldevents.com/sha-2025/

Find out more about QNIS! The new About Us section on our website shares the values, vision, and history of QNIS — championing community nursing and midwifery since 1889. Click here to learn more: https://www.qnis.org.uk/about-qnis/ #QNIS #CommunityNursing #AboutUs #ScottishNursing

Our Patron, Her Majesty The Queen, hosted a reception for QNIS at the Palace of Holyroodhouse. You can read about it here: https://loom.ly/8ZNdWX0

Thinking about a career in community nursing or midwifery? Our refreshed website includes a new careers section, full of inspiration. Click to explore: https://www.qnis.org.uk/community-careers/ #QNIS #CommunityNursing #NurseCareers

QNIS' CEND, Sarah Doyle and Emma Legge, Professional Nurse Lead (Leadership), yesterday attended the first regional board Queen’s Nurse gathering, supported by NHS community nurse leaders. The event in Tayside was a great opportunity for QNs to reconnect and work on projects together.

We're live! Explore the new QNIS website — redesigned to be more accessible, more informative, and more inspiring. Whether you're a Queen’s Nurse, a community nurse or midwife, or simply curious about our work, there's something for you. Click here: https://www.qnis.org.uk/news/

Will you enter the 2025 Self-Care Awards? The Self-Care Forum’s Self-Care Awards 2025 are open, celebrating teams and organisations making a difference to people’s self-care practice Apply by 31 July 2025 for a chance to win a share of £1500 Click for more: selfcareforum.org/self-care-awards-2025

Latest news Celebrating dedication: Long Service Awards presented to nurses working in defence healthcare The recent Scotland and Northern Ireland Quarterly Nurse Forum was a special occasion. Click here: https://www.qnis.org.uk/news/celebrating-dedication-long-service-awards-defence-healthcare/

🗣️In our latest report with @ias.org.uk we found alcohol industry groups claiming “Alcohol harms are going in the right direction.” In reality, deaths hit a record high. Read the report 👇 shaap.org.uk/publication/...

Latest news The Future of Health in Scotland – an open letter QNIS Chief Executive and Nurse Director, Sarah Doyle, has signed an open letter calling for urgent, sustainable change in our health system. Click for more: https://www.qnis.org.uk/news/the-future-of-health-in-scotland-an-open-letter/

Nurses & midwifery teams – don’t miss the #NTWorkforceSummit & Awards 2025! Virtual Summit – 19 Nov (free) In-person Summit & Awards – 26 Nov, London Enter by 4 July! 👉 Click here for more: workforce.nursingtimes.net/NTWF25/en/pa... #NursingLeadership #HealthcareInnovation #Nurses

It’s here! The new QNIS website is live — redesigned to support, celebrate, and connect Scotland’s community nurses and midwives. Click here to take a look: qnis.org.uk #QNIS #WebsiteLaunch #NursingScotland

Latest news Dementia Family Caring To mark #CarersWeek, Dementia Nurse Consultant, Susan Holland, discusses the vital role family and informal carers play in caring for those with dementia in Scotland. Click here to read more: qnis.org.uk/news/carers-...

Nominations are open for Scotland’s Health Awards 2025! Celebrate Scotland’s health & social care heroes, across 17 award categories including two new ones: Pharmacist & Healthcare Scientist. 🗓️ Deadline: Midnight, Sunday 17 August Click for more: nationalworldevents.com/sha-2025/

The Scottish Public Health Research Network (SPHRN) is looking for individuals aged 16–24 to help shape research into health and wellbeing before pregnancy and parenthood. Learn more here: shorturl.at/sgoB8 Or contact Dr. Sinéad Currie: [email protected]

The Queen's Institute of Community Nursing is hosting a free Community Nursing Research Masterclass. Designing posters to have impact: 3 July Click here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/community-...

Your views needed Identifying community nurses’ contributions to end-of-life care Researchers are exploring UK-based community nurses’ contributions to end-of-life care in the community. Deadline: 30 June Click here to access the anonymous survey: cambridge.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

Latest news QNIS Chief Executive and Nurse Director, Sarah Doyle, was recently invited to the House of Lords for the launch of the 2025 World Health Organisation report on the State of the World’s Nursing. Click here to read more: www.qnis.org.uk/news/qnis-at...

Latest news QNIS team attends the Garden Party at Buckingham Palace QNIS was honoured to be invited to Buckingham Palace to attend the Garden Party for those working in Education and Skills from across the nations. Click here to read more: www.qnis.org.uk/news/qnis-te...

Will you enter the 2025 Self-Care Awards? The @selfcareforum.bsky.social's Self-Care Awards 2025 are open, celebrating teams & organisations making a difference to people’s self-care practice Apply by 31 July for a chance to win a share of £1500 Click for more: selfcareforum.org/self-care-aw...

Your research in community nursing, Prof Gina Higginbottom presents an informative and useful blog @qniscotland.bsky.social on the impact your research could have qicn.org.uk/from-researc... @rcn.org.uk @efpc.bsky.social

Latest news As we commemorate International Nurses’ Day and Florence Nightingale’s birthday this week, we hear from Queen’s Nurse, Suzanne Turner, about a personal journey to trace Nightingale’s steps in Turkey. #IND2025 Click here to read more: qnis.org.uk/in-the-foots...

Earlier this week we marked International Nurses Day, with the theme of: caring for nurses strengthens economies We believe that caring for nurses includes providing ambitious professional development opportunities #IND2025 Click here to read about Irene's experiences: qnis.org.uk/blog/communi...

Earlier this week we marked International Nurses Day, with the theme of: caring for nurses strengthens economies We believe that caring for nurses includes providing ambitious professional development opportunities #IND2025 Click here to read about Kerry's experiences: qnis.org.uk/blog/award-w...

Apply to be a Trustee! As several of our Trustees come to the end of their terms, 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: 6 June 2025 Click for more: qnis.org.uk/vacancy-trus...

Midwives: critical in every crisis In celebration of International Day of the Midwife, we highlight the role of midwives in supporting women facing challenging circumstances. #IDM2025 Click to read about senior charge midwife Hilary Alba's work: qnis.org.uk/midwives-cri...

Latest news 'Retired Queen’s Nurse Annual Gathering and holiday 2025' The sun was out last week at the QNIS Annual gathering and holiday, which took place for the second year in Pitlochry. Click here to read more: qnis.org.uk/retired-quee...

Spent some time going through my @qniscotland.bsky.social journals this morning and found all the lovely little notes fellow Queens nurses had written me. A chance to reflect on a Monday morning on what’s changed since I started the journey and the next steps #MondayMotovation #Support #Kindness

Latest news Supporting people with a learning disability in the justice system Think COULD was developed by a cohort of Learning Disability Queen’s Nurses in partnership with QNIS with funding from The Burdett Trust for Nursing. Click here to read: qnis.org.uk/supporting-p...

New blog How the Queen’s Nurse Development Programme changes lives every day Mags Morrow, part of the 2024 cohort of Queen’s Nurses, reflects on how the programme transformed her both professionally and personally. Click here to read: www.qnis.org.uk/blog/how-the...

In light of the announcement that QNI will be changing its name, we have taken the decision to remain as the Queen’s Nursing Institute Scotland At QNIS, we look forward to continuing the longstanding relationship with our sister organisation QICN Click here for more www.qnis.org.uk/qnis-comment...

Latest news New clinical advisors for QNIS We are delighted to announce that Katy Jenks and Kim Barron have been appointed to the role of Queen’s Nurse Clinical Advisors to QNIS Council. Click here to read more: www.qnis.org.uk/new-clinical...