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The Queen's Nursing Institute Scotland @qniscotland.bsky.social · 19d

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

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The Queen's Nursing Institute Scotland @qniscotland.bsky.social · 23d

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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/

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London Network of Nurses and Midwives Homelessness Group @lnnmhomeless.bsky.social · 27d

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

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The Queen's Nursing Institute Scotland @qniscotland.bsky.social · Aug 28

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

NHS Education for Scotland is offering five funded places for our course

NHS Education for Scotland is offering five funded places for our course: Psychoanalytic Observation & Reflective Practice: Therapeutic work with Children & Young People (TWCYP). Application deadline is 9am on Monday 8 September.

www.hds.scot

The Queen's Nursing Institute Scotland @qniscotland.bsky.social · Aug 26

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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/

The Queen's Nursing Institute Scotland @qniscotland.bsky.social · Aug 20

Subscribe to our newsletter!

Join the community of subscribers who have signed up to receive updates about our work, stories from the nursing community, and opportunities to get involved.

Click here for more and to subscribe:
https://qnis.org.uk/newsletter/

The Queen's Nursing Institute Scotland @qniscotland.bsky.social · Aug 12

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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/

The Queen's Nursing Institute Scotland @qniscotland.bsky.social · Aug 7

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

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Thursday 30 October 2025, Edinburgh. On the right side, there is a circular colour photo of a person wearing glasses and a striped shirt, sitting with their hand on their chin, appearing thoughtful. At the bottom are logos for The Queen’s Nursing Institute Scotland (QNIS) and Suicide Prevention Scotland, along with the tagline “Working to deliver Creating Hope Together.”

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The Queen's Nursing Institute Scotland @qniscotland.bsky.social · Jul 31

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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/

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The Queen's Nursing Institute Scotland @qniscotland.bsky.social · Jul 25

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

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The Queen's Nursing Institute Scotland @qniscotland.bsky.social · Jul 22

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

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The Queen's Nursing Institute Scotland @qniscotland.bsky.social · Jul 15

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/

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The Queen's Nursing Institute Scotland @qniscotland.bsky.social · Jul 11

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

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The Queen's Nursing Institute Scotland @qniscotland.bsky.social · Jul 3

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

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The Queen's Nursing Institute Scotland @qniscotland.bsky.social · Jul 2

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

The Queen's Nursing Institute Scotland @qniscotland.bsky.social · Jun 25

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.

The Queen's Nursing Institute Scotland @qniscotland.bsky.social · Jun 23

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/

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The Queen's Nursing Institute Scotland @qniscotland.bsky.social · Jun 21

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

The Queen's Nursing Institute Scotland @qniscotland.bsky.social · Jun 20

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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/

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SHAAP @shaapalcohol.bsky.social · Jun 19

🗣️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/...

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The Queen's Nursing Institute Scotland @qniscotland.bsky.social · Jun 19

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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/

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The Queen's Nursing Institute Scotland @qniscotland.bsky.social · Jun 19

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

The Queen's Nursing Institute Scotland @qniscotland.bsky.social · Jun 19

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

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The Queen's Nursing Institute Scotland @qniscotland.bsky.social · Jun 19

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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-...

The Queen's Nursing Institute Scotland @qniscotland.bsky.social · Jun 19

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/

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