Queen’s Nurse Alison Bunce was invited to read a prayer at St Paul’s Cathedral during the Florence Nightingale commemoration event earlier this week. This prestigious invitation came as recognition of Alison’s outstanding contributions to the field of nursing and her dedication to community service. Nominated by Alex McMahon, the Chief Nursing Officer of Scotland, Alison…
The Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla
The Queen’s Nursing Institute Scotland (QNIS) is delighted to join the nation in celebrating The Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla, which will take place on Saturday 6th May 2023 at Westminster Abbey. The ceremony will be a momentous occasion, steeped in tradition and centuries of royal history. QNIS acknowledges the…
Healthier Pregnancies, Better Lives: Programme enters new chapter
After two years of being hosted by the Queen’s Nursing Institute Scotland (QNIS), the Healthier Pregnancies, Better Lives Programme is moving to a holding space with HPBL partner, Cattanach, who will support Coalition members in deciding on the next steps. This initiative, which was initially supported by QNIS, in partnership with Cattanach and The National…
New appointment to QNIS staff
QNIS has appointed a new Head of External Affairs We are delighted to welcome Helen Reilly as Head of External Affairs, a new role created to develop the strategic direction of the charity. Helen will be supporting QNIS to share the outstanding work of Scotland’s community nurses and midwives with both policymakers and the public.…
QNIS concerned at closure of Glasgow homeless GP service
QNIS has supported calls from the Deep End GP Group for a reversal of the decision to close a specialist GP service for the homeless in Glasgow. People experiencing homelessness generally have very complex health and social care needs, which require time, expertise and high-level cross-sectoral working to support them during this time in their…
Dumfries and Galloway Queen’s Nurses plant tree in honour of the late Queen
We were delighted to hear that a group of Queen’s Nurses from Dumfries and Galloway got together to plant a beautiful Japanese Pearl tree at Logan Botanical Gardens, Port Logan. The tree was planted in memory of our late patron, Queen Elizabeth II. Anyone wishing to visit the tree can find out more about the…
Scottish Social Care Nurses Network Conference
Celebrating the Art of the Phenomenal – Social Care Nursing On Tuesday the 7th of March QNIS attended the very first Scottish Social Care Nurses Conference at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Glasgow. Partnering with hosts Scottish Care and the Scottish Social Care Nurses Network, we were delighted to welcome 250 delegates from all over…
Cost of Living Crisis – The Impact on Mental Health
A recent study carried out by The British Psychology Society has found that the cost-of-living crisis is affecting women the most. Responses indicated that just over 60% of all women say they now feel anxious about paying their bills at the end of the month [1]. This is compared to 47 of males surveyed [1].…
Website to offer support for Long Covid sufferers and their families
www.longcovidsupportscotland.com A new website that will offer support and helpful free resources to people who suffer from Long Covid is being launched in Scotland. Long Covid Support Scotland is the brainchild of the team behind The Cheyne Gang©, a small Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO) that uses singing to support breathing control in people living…
5 Minute HPBL Overview of FASD
This is a summary of a presentation provided to a group of Lothian GPs earlier in 2022. > FASD – HPBL Overview
