This Sexual Health Awareness Week, Ellen Ballantyne - Queen's Nurse and Head of the iCaSH Service at East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust - highlights the important role community nurses can play in supporting conversations about sexual health. 👉 qicn.org.uk/sexual-healt...

We can't wait to hear from Hannah Rahmani - Head of Nursing at Primary Care 24 - at our QICN annual conference this October! 🎉 Hannah will be joining our panel discussion on Reducing Health Inequalities. There's still time to book your early-bird ticket 👉 qicnannualconference2026.vfairs.com/en/

📍 We're delighted to share that applications for the QICN Leading Strategically Programme will open on 7th September. 🔗 Find out more and get ready to apply: qicn.org.uk/explore-qicn... Many thanks to @ngsopengardens.bsky.social for supporting 12 Queen's Nurses to undertake the programme.

🏆 Nominations are now open for our International Community Nurse of the Year Award. ✨ Line managers, nominate a colleague today and help shine a spotlight on the incredible work they do. Submit your nomination here 👉 lnkd.in/eVFgUM7C 📸2025 Winner Safia Seini at the QICN Annual Awards Ceremony

📢 The DHSC consultation on protecting the professional title ‘nurse’ is open. We want to hear your views and encourage you to respond both to us and directly to the DHSC consultation. 📝 Share your feedback here: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/0an6ndeaGL

📢 We're proud to launch the Faculty of Homeless and Inclusion Health as we aim to improve outcomes for those affected by homelessness and others who experience barriers to accessing healthcare, and support nurses working in this sector. Read more 👉 qicn.org.uk/news-and-eve...

⏰Have you secured your place at the QICN Annual Conference in October? Our early-bird in-person rate ends at 23:59 tomorrow (7th August)! We'd love for you to join us in Birmingham for a day of celebrating community nursing! 🎉 Book now! 👉 qicnannualconference2026.vfairs.com/en/registrat...

💡ACPs are helping break down barriers, bringing compassionate, accessible mental health support to some of our most vulnerable communities. The QICN's Kirit Sehmbi speaks to ANP Jonathan Reeve, who works for the Manchester Homeless Team, in our latest blog. 👉 qicn.org.uk/bridging-the...

Allyship and support play a vital role in creating inclusive cultures where everyone can thrive. 🌈 Download our #PrideInNursing graphics and share your support for LGBTQ+ colleagues and patients this Pride. Small actions can contribute to real change. Download today ⬇️

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The QICN welcomes DHSC’s call for evidence on protecting the professional title “nurse”, marking an important step forward in the long-running #ProtectNurse campaign. We encourage community nurses to engage with the call for evidence and share their views. Read more👉 www.gov.uk/government/c...

The Queen’s Institute of Community Nursing and Heim Health have partnered on a roundtable series to ensure community nursing voices are heard in the decisions now reshaping the health service. Read more 👉 qicn.org.uk/care-not-don...

Congratulations to QICN Chief Executive Steph Lawrence MBE who received her Honorary Doctorate of Health from Leeds Beckett University yesterday.🎓🎉 Read more 👉 qicn.org.uk/news-and-eve...

Queen's Nurse Helen Mehra’s career in nursing has taken her across continents, cultures and communities, and during South Asian Heritage Month she reflects on how her heritage has influenced both her professional journey. Read more 👉 qicn.org.uk/health-herit...

📢The QICN has responded to the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) State of Child Health 2026 report. Read the full response here 👉 qicn.org.uk/news-and-eve...

Last week saw the final Residential of the QICN Leading Strategically Programme. 🎉 Designed by Dr Cate Wood, this programme is a Community of Practice which demonstrates the power of social and experiential learning for nurses. Thanks to @ngsopengardens.bsky.social for supporting this programme.🙏

🌟 This South Asian Heritage Month, we're celebrating inspiring voices in healthcare. Queen’s Nurse @rohitsagoo.bsky.social shares his journey as a British Sikh nurse, reflecting on identity, representation and the power of diversity. Read more 👉 qicn.org.uk/unity-in-div... #SouthAsianHeritageMonth

💡In our latest blog Quality Development Nurse Helena Jolliffe explains how Queen’s Nurses have led a Care Home Awareness programme in North Wales, helping build better connections between Emergency Department and Care Home staff. Read more 👉 qicn.org.uk/how-north-wa...

⏰ Deadline extension! You've now got until 15th July 23:59 to secure a discounted early-bird in-person ticket for our annual conference taking place in Birmingham on Thursday 22nd October! qicn.org.uk/news-and-eve...

We are delighted to announce that the QICN’s Chief Executive Steph Lawrence MBE @stephlawrence.bsky.social will be awarded an honorary doctorate by Leeds Beckett University @leedsbeckett.bsky.social ! 🎓 Read more 👉 qicn.org.uk/news-and-eve...

Today we’re celebrating National Children’s Nurses Day! 💜 The QICN's Community Children's Nursing Faculty Lead @becksbdaniels.bsky.social has reflected on becoming a children's nurse and her journey from hospital to community settings in this inspiring blog. 👉 qicn.org.uk/my-journey-i...

📢 We’re pleased to share our updated resource 'New to District Nursing' - designed to support nurses starting their careers in district nursing. Read more and access the guide👉 qicn.org.uk/news-and-eve...

Blog: New ICNO director Dr Barbara Stilwell outlines the importance of community nursing data, the progress made in her first three months in post, and the areas where the ICNO can make impact. Barbara also encourages community nurses to ensure their voices are heard. 👉 qicn.org.uk/an-observato...

We are delighted to be welcome television presenter, actor and author George Webster to our QICN annual conference this October! 🎉 George explains more and why you should join us! 👇 Find out more and book your place 👉 qicn.org.uk/news-and-eve...

Skills for Health is seeking to understand how healthcare workers feel about AI adoption and to identify what potential education, skills and training can support effective and sustainable working practices in the future. 👉 Complete the survey to share your insights: eu.surveymonkey.com/r/useofAI

Moving from inclusion to equity starts with the language we use. 💡 This insightful blog from Dr Rebecca Bullingham, Inclusion Health Capabilities Framework Implementation Lead at Public Health Wales, highlights why the language we use in nursing matters. Read more 👉 qicn.org.uk/from-inclusi...

📣 Reminder: Have your say on the future of mental health care. Share your insights with the QICN for our response on behalf of community nurses by Monday 29 June, midday. 👉 forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/Respon... Thank you!

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

📣DHSC is developing a new mental health strategy as part of the 10 Year Health Plan for England - and they’re seeking real examples of what works. We’ll be responding with insights from community nursing. 🗓 Deadline: 29th June, midday. Have your say here 👉 forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/Respon...

We have co-signed a letter to the new Secretary of State for Health and Social Care James Murray urging the government to pause the NHS Workforce plan and engage with frontline professionals. 🖊️👇

Royal College of Nursing@rcn.org.uk · 3mo ago

⚠️ Will fail to reflect daily reality staff face ⚠️ Will fail to deliver workforce growth needed ⚠️ Will overstate the role of AI Read more in our latest member news ⬇️ (2/2)

💡This #CarersWeek, we're shining a light on young carers - often hidden, but facing huge responsibilities. Primary care can play a vital role in identifying and supporting them. In our blog, @firogers3.bsky.social outlines how small changes can make a big difference. 👉 qicn.org.uk/getting-it-r...

⏰ There’s still time to share your views on the NMC’s proposed changes to practice learning standards. The QICN wants to hear from community nursing professionals – your feedback will help shape our response. Complete our form 👉 forms.office.com/Pages/Respon... 🗓 Deadline: 1st July, midday

Fantastic day at @teessideuni.bsky.social for the launch of the @theqicn.bsky.social Health & Justice Faculty. The highlight was hearing from students whose passion, commitment and innovation for H&J shone through every presentation and poster. #HealthAndJustice #QICN