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Donna Clements

@researchnursed.bsky.social

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NIHR Senior Research Leader for Community Nurses and Clinical Research Nurse, Norfolk, England - MSc Clinical Research - Philosophy: In the safety critical profession of nursing, research must be at the core, be transparent and be accessible.

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Donna Clements @researchnursed.bsky.social · Jun 12

Join the next QICN Research drop-in session-
20th June 13:10-13:50
Visit the QICN website to sign up! qicn.org.uk/news-and-eve...

Donna Clements @researchnursed.bsky.social · 7d

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

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Donna Clements @researchnursed.bsky.social · 7d

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

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Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust @nchctrust.bsky.social · 14d

✨TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT✨
We're celebrating our incredible staff at NCH&C, honouring their contributions to patients, colleagues, & the community.
Good luck to all the finalists.💙
Thanks to Merit for sponsoring the REACH Awards.
#NCHCREACH #WeAreNCHC

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Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust @nchctrust.bsky.social · 14d

Our first award goes to Community Nurses, Ashleigh & Zoe, for winning the Living our Values Award.
They have shown exceptional compassion, creativity, & leadership in supporting a highly vulnerable young patient with complex mental health needs.
#NCHCREACH #WeAreNCHC

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Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust @nchctrust.bsky.social · 14d

The winner of the Respect Award 2025 is Paul Findlay, Healthcare Assistant.
Paul consistently goes above and beyond to support his colleagues, often volunteering to attend joint visits to help lighten their workload.
#NCHCREACH #WeAreNCHC

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Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust @nchctrust.bsky.social · 14d

Congratulations to Poppy, Continence Team Lead, for winning the Staff Experience Award. Her colleagues nominated her for boosting team morale and being a caring, approachable leader.
Thank you to Birketts LLP for sponsoring this award. #NCHCREACH #WeAreNCHC

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Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust @nchctrust.bsky.social · 14d

Community Nurse Katie Yule won the Patient Experience Award for learning sign language to better communicate with patients who are deaf or have additional needs.
Positive feedback has led her to teach this skill to colleagues to improve patient care.
#NCHCREACH #WeAreNCHC

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Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust @nchctrust.bsky.social · 14d

Congratulations to Suzanna, Lead Podiatrist, for winning the Improvement Award.
Suzanna showed strong leadership, guiding the podiatry team through a summer of development with innovative & compassionate methods.
Thanks to G4S for sponsoring this award.
#NCHCREACH #WeAreNCHC

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Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust @nchctrust.bsky.social · 14d

The winner of the Quality Award goes to Mark Dobson. Demonstrating exceptional ownership and pride, Mark consistently exceeds expectations, both in daily duties and through self-initiated improvements that benefit staff, patients, and visitors.
#NCHCREACH #WeAreNCHC

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Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust @nchctrust.bsky.social · 14d

Huge congratulations to Kunal Ruchaya, Head of Corporate Finance, on winning the Integrity Award!
Kunal showed integrity, resilience & compassion while leading through a highly challenging matter - supporting colleagues & ensuring nothing was missed.
#NCHCREACH #WeAreNCHC

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Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust @nchctrust.bsky.social · 14d

Congratulations to our Learner of the Year Award joint winners – Alice Belshaw & Alison Jordon.
Alice, HCA Apprentice on Beech Ward, has shown adaptability, positivity & professionalism, becoming a valued team member.
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Donna Clements @researchnursed.bsky.social · 14d

Huge congratulations to Grant! We value his contribution to research as NIHR Research Champion. The experience and fresh perspective he brings is essential in making our work better🎊🤩
#NIHRResearchChampion
@nihr.bsky.social @nchctrust.bsky.social

Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust @nchctrust.bsky.social · 14d

Grant Long wins the Volunteer of the Year Award after receiving numerous nominations across the Trust.
A dedicated volunteer at Norwich Place for six years, his empathy, creativity, and dedication make him invaluable to both research and patient communities.
#NCHCREACH #WeAreNCHC

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Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust @nchctrust.bsky.social · 14d

Norwich North Four Community & Therapy & Urgent Community Response (North) teams won the Patient Choice Award for their outstanding, compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring dignity & comfort for patients & families.
Thanks to @nchccharitablefund.bsky.social for sponsoring.
#NCHCREACH #WeAreNCHC

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Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust @nchctrust.bsky.social · 14d

Congratulations to the Starfish+ team for winning Team of the Year. Their child-centred interventions reduce admissions, boost attendance, & strengthen family bonds, setting a benchmark for care & influencing national practices.
Thanks to Merit for sponsoring. #NCHCREACH #WeAreNCHC

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Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust @nchctrust.bsky.social · 14d

Employee of the Year 2025 goes to 🥁… Suzanna Grimes! 🎉
Chosen by our CEO, Matthew Winn, this award recognises Suzanna’s exceptional contribution and the way she consistently embodies our values and behaviours.
#NCHCREACH #WeAreNCHC

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Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust @nchctrust.bsky.social · 14d

The Special Recognition Chair’s Award, chosen by Chair Lynda Thomas, honours Graham Nice for exceptional contributions to trust priorities, strategic ambitions, or outstanding patient care. #NCHCREACH #WeAreNCHC

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The Queen's Institute of Community Nursing @theqicn.bsky.social · Sep 1

Are you a nurse working in a community setting, primary care or social care with an idea for how to use gardens and gardening to benefit people's physical, mental or emotional health?🌿

Apply for a National Garden Scheme Elsie Wagg (Innovation) Scholarship!

Read more👉 qicn.org.uk/news-and-eve...

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Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust @nchctrust.bsky.social · Jul 30

Thank you to Old Catton Medical Practice for hosting a community engagement event last week. A wonderful afternoon was had sharing resources, engaging with patients & networking with other health & social care providers.
An excellent example of collaborative working between NCH&C & our partners.

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The Queen's Institute of Community Nursing @theqicn.bsky.social · Jul 30

We're delighted that following an internal process, two members of QICN staff have started new roles:
- Dr Cate Wood is now Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Nursing Programmes (Leadership)
- Edina Pető has become our new Head of Commercial Operations.
👉 qicn.org.uk/news-and-eve...

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Royal College of Nursing @rcn.org.uk · Jul 31

The RCN International Nursing Research Conference is coming to Exeter, 8-10 September 2025!
🔍 Explore cutting-edge research, connect with global leaders in nursing, and be part of the conversations shaping the future of healthcare.
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The Queen's Institute of Community Nursing @theqicn.bsky.social · Jul 1

📢We are delighted to announce that our #QICNConference2025: 'Leading Equitable Care', is now open for bookings!
📅 7–9 October 2025
Hear expert speakers, explore key issues, and reflect on how we can build fairer, more inclusive services.
👉 Find out more: qicn.org.uk/news-and-eve...

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Dr Ben Bowers @drbenbowers.bsky.social · Jun 27

I have some lovely news to share ! Thank you to all my amazing mentors, colleagues and team; research is collaboration at its best

The Queen's Institute of Community Nursing @theqicn.bsky.social · Jun 27

We are delighted to share that our colleague @drbenbowers.bsky.social QN, a clinical academic community nurse, has been appointed Assistant Professor of Primary Care at the University of Cambridge.👏🎊

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Primary Care Unit, University of Cambridge @pcucambridge.bsky.social · Jun 30

We are pleased to announce that Dr Ben Bowers has been appointed to the role of Assistant Professor of Primary Care within the PCU.

In this new role, Dr Bowers will continue to address complex, system-wide end-of-life care problems and improve dying care at home.

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Dr Bowers said: “I'm delighted to be taking
a senior research leadership
role within a world-leading, interdisciplinary department. This highlights the value and unique insights clinical academic nurses bring in advancing evidence-based
primary and community
care.”

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The Queen's Institute of Community Nursing @theqicn.bsky.social · Jun 30

As @crystaloldman.bsky.social prepares to step down as Chief Executive of The QICN today, 30 June 2025, we want to say a heartfelt thank you Her incredible leadership, inspiring vision, and deep commitment to community nursing have meant so much to all of us. ❤️
Read more: qicn.org.uk/news-and-eve...

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Nuffield Trust @nuffieldtrust.org.uk · Jun 29

Women spend more years of their life living in poor health than men, including through their working years.

Scroll through our #QualityWatch data story to see how the burden of disease affects working-age women and men differently 👇

Silence, sexism and stigma: The state of working-age women’s health in England

Women spend more years of their life living in poor health than men, including through their working years. This QualityWatch data story shows how the burden of disease affects working-age women and…

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