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The Queen's Institute of Community Nursing @theqicn.bsky.social · 2h

💡It's the third and final day of our online Annual Conference - Leading Equitable Care! #QICN2025

Today's topic is 'Community Nursing Research and Innovation'!

A big thanks to our conference sponsors RLDatix, the National Garden Scheme, and Hallam Medical.

qicnannualconference2025.vfairs.com

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The Queen's Institute of Community Nursing @theqicn.bsky.social · 19h

Another inspiring day at the #QICN2025 Conference, today discussing Poverty and Inequalities.

Please do join our Homeless + Inclusion Health Network - a national network to improve the health of marginalised groups who may experience barriers to accessing healthcare.

qicn.org.uk/nursing-in-t...

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The Queen's Institute of Community Nursing @theqicn.bsky.social · 21h

📢 Webinar exclusively for QICN Member Organisations
🗓️ Fri 10 Oct, 2–3pm, online via vFairs
Join School Nurse, Lisa Canade, to explore how children’s own voices and experiences are brought to life in award-winning animations on Diabetes, Allergies, and more.
qicn.org.uk/organisation...

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

We're delighted to share our updated guide for nurses in #InclusionHealth!
“New to Inclusion Health Nursing” by our Inclusion Health Project Lead, Kirit Sehmbi, builds on the 2018 edition, with practical tips for supporting vulnerable communities.
Read it here 👉 : qicn.org.uk/news-and-eve...

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

We're back for Day 2 of our Annual Conference - Leading Equitable Care! #QICN2025

Today we'll be hearing from speakers on the hugely important theme of Poverty & Inequalities.

Thank you to today’s sponsor @ngsopengardens.bsky.social

qicnannualconference2025.vfairs.com

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

As we round off an excellent day 1 of the #QICN2025 conference, which today focused on Leadership in Community Settings, a reminder that applications for our 'Leading Strategically' leadership programme are open until this Friday 10th October!

Apply here 👉 qicn.org.uk/explore-qicn...

The Queen's Institute of Community Nursing @theqicn.bsky.social · 2d

We’re delighted to welcome delegates to Day 1 of our Conference 2025 – Leading Equitable Care! #QICN2025
Today’s theme focuses on leadership in community settings.
Thank-you to today’s sponsor, Hallam Medical
qicnannualconference2025.vfairs.com

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The Queen's Institute of Community Nursing @theqicn.bsky.social · 6d

Read about QN Rachael Skates' career journey from hospital to community to IPC and the ambulance service!👉 qicn.org.uk/a-queens-nur...

Rachael and colleagues recently won an IPS Impact Award for their A-Z app – a tool bringing up to date IPC information to staff's fingertips. Congratulations! 🏆

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The Queen's Institute of Community Nursing @theqicn.bsky.social · 6d

There's only a couple of days left to register your place at our annual conference 2025. We'll hear from some fantastic speakers over 3 days and you can join at any point. We hope to see you online: qicn.org.uk/news-and-eve...

QICN Annual Conference 2025 - Book Now! - The Queen's Institute of Community Nursing

The QICN's 2025 Annual Conference takes place online from 7-9 October. Book your place easily now and attend sessions you choose.

qicn.org.uk

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Donna Clements @researchnursed.bsky.social · 6d

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 · 6d

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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The Queen's Institute of Community Nursing @theqicn.bsky.social · 7d

Write your will for free thanks to the QICN’s partnership with Farewill. Hundreds of people each year choose to leave a gift in their will. Will you join them?

From crisis support to lifelong connections, your gift helps us be there for community nurses facing hardship.

✍️ farewill.com/qicn-social

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The Queen's Institute of Community Nursing @theqicn.bsky.social · 9d

✨We’re delighted to share the updated edition of our “Community Nurse Lifespan” poster – celebrating the vital role community nurses play at every stage of life, from pre-conception to older age.

Find out more and download it here 👉 : qicn.org.uk/news-and-eve...

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The Queen's Institute of Community Nursing @theqicn.bsky.social · 13d

Fantastic to hear the steps the NHS has taken to better harness the power of volunteers! 💪 There is now a central platform that volunteers can sign up to. Until now, volunteer recruitment has been fragmented across trusts.

Read more - inews.co.uk/news/politic...

The NHS needs you: Streeting's volunteer army to play board games with patients

From Wednesday, people will be able to go to a single dedicated NHS Volunteering website

inews.co.uk

The Queen's Institute of Community Nursing @theqicn.bsky.social · 14d

It's #CelebratingCommunityServices week! 🌟

Community nurses are central to delivering care where it's needed most - in homes, in neighbourhoods, and in the heart of communities. Their expertise, compassion, and resilience are vital to the health and wellbeing of the nation.🙏

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Trudi Walker @cornishdneducator.bsky.social · 14d

Lovely to listen to Steph Lawrence speaking at our better together conference today and getting out the word about the amazing QICN 🙌🏼 @theqicn.bsky.social @cornwallft.bsky.social #bettertogether

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Centre for Sustainable Healthcare @sushealthcare.bsky.social · 14d

Excited to welcome Dr Amanda Young of @theqicn.bsky.social to the judging panel for the #GreenNursingChallenge Showcase 2025 🌍
📅 20 Oct | 09:30–12:30 | Online
🔗 https://sustainablehealthcare.org.uk/what-we-do/projects/green-nursing-showcase-2025/

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The Queen's Institute of Community Nursing @theqicn.bsky.social · 14d

The 'Defining the next era of nursing and midwifery' survey closes on Monday! Don't forget to share your views! 👇

www.england.nhs.uk/nursingmidwi...

The Queen's Institute of Community Nursing @theqicn.bsky.social · Sep 2

📢 The CNO of England Duncan Burton is calling on all registered nurses, midwives, nursing associates and students across England to help shape a new professional strategy. Make sure your views are heard!

Complete this survey by 29th September! 👉
www.england.nhs.uk/nursingmidwi...

The Queen's Institute of Community Nursing @theqicn.bsky.social · 19d

🌿Although the first blooms of summer are behind us there are still plenty of beautiful late summer gardens to visit. Our funder, the National Garden Scheme, has a list of gorgeous September (and October) gardens you can discover here: ngs.org.uk/late-summer-...

September gardens to savour - National Garden Scheme

Explore our wonderful September gardens packed with colour and inspiration including CEO George Plumptre's top pick and more!

ngs.org.uk

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The Queen's Institute of Community Nursing @theqicn.bsky.social · 20d

Sheila Brill & @becksbdaniels.bsky.social are at Northumbria University's CYP Nursing Conference today sharing the importance of recognising parental experiences when supporting children & young people with complex health needs and disabilities.

Read Sheila's blog here👉 qicn.org.uk/can-i-make-y...

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Self-Care Forum @selfcareforum.bsky.social · 22d

Great blog by @helendon-rn.bsky.social rallying those working in health to see #SelfCareWeek as a national opportunity to empower communities for better health. Read the blog here bit.ly/47GGzG3 @adewilliams.bsky.social @theqicn.bsky.social @nurseeverafter.bsky.social @firogers3.bsky.social

Self-Care Week 2025 is coming

National Self-Care Week (17-23 November 2025) is a campaign designed to inspire and empower people to take charge of their own physical and mental wellbeing. Led by the Self Care Forum, it’s an awaren...

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The Queen's Institute of Community Nursing @theqicn.bsky.social · 22d

Nursing student Helen McCarroll inspired everyone around her with her courage, compassion and determination, even in her final days. Her advocacy has already saved lives and continues to shape nursing today. 💚

👉Read her story here: qicn.org.uk/helens-legac...

The Queen's Institute of Community Nursing @theqicn.bsky.social · 22d

🚨 Have you booked your place at #QICN2025 Conference yet?
📅 7–9 October 2025
🎤 Day 3 is all about Community Nursing Research & Innovation.
🗓️ Join the UK’s leading event for community and primary care nurses.
Book your place here, discounts available:
👉https://qicnannualconference2025.vfairs.com/

The Queen's Institute of Community Nursing @theqicn.bsky.social · 29d

Fantastic to see @rcn.org.uk launch their Research Strategy today, championing nurse-led research! 👇

@stephlawrence.bsky.social

Royal College of Nursing @rcn.org.uk · Sep 8

🚀 Launching: the RCN Research Strategy.

Our mission; to empower you to participate in, lead on, and embed quality nursing research into your practice.

Want to learn more? Download and read the strategy here: https://bit.ly/42iUhv5

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The Queen's Institute of Community Nursing @theqicn.bsky.social · Sep 8

📣Applications are now open for the QICN’s prestigious Leading Strategically programme – an exceptional opportunity for senior community nurses ready to advance their leadership and influence the future of healthcare.

⏰Deadline to apply - Friday 10th October.

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

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