We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, serve personalised ads or content, and analyse our traffic. By clicking "Accept", you consent to our use of cookies. Cookie Policy

Accept Decline
About QNIS
Our purpose Our history Our impact Our team How we're funded QNIS Council
What we do
Leadership development Queen's Nurse title Relational care Queen’s Nurses pre-1969 Long Service Awards Influencing Previous projects
Community careers
Support us
Donate Fundraise Corporate giving Gifts in Wills Remembering a loved one
News

Search

News

Explore inspiring stories, policy updates, and upcoming events as we continue to champion excellent nursing and midwifery for healthier communities throughout Scotland.
Newest
Oldest
A group of ten people standing in a line indoors, smiling at the camera. Each person is wearing a blue and black tartan sash over their shoulder, secured with a circular pin. They are dressed in a mix of casual and smart-casual clothing. The background features a plain wall with two framed landscape paintings. The setting appears to be an office or meeting room with carpeted flooring and a tiled ceiling.

QNIS on the road to meet Queen's Nurses around Scotland

QNIS’ Chief Executive and Nurse Director, Sarah Doyle, and Professional Nurse Lead, Emma Legge, have been making their way around Scotland this summer to catch up with Queen’s Nurses and their local community nurse leads in each territorial health board.

15 September 2025
A person with long, wavy light hair is standing against a solid dark blue background. They are wearing a dark red button-up shirt and a gold necklace, and they are looking at the camera with a slight smile.

QNIS publishes strategic plan

26 August 2025
A group of fourteen people pose indoors in two rows, smiling at the camera. The people in the front row crouch slightly, while the back row stands. Behind them, a wall displays large text phrases in various fonts and orientations, including 'promoting excellence in community nursing,' along with words related to health, compassion, and research. The group is casually dressed, with varied clothing styles and colours, in a brightly lit room.

QNIS hosts students from the USA

11 August 2025
A person with glasses, wearing a striped shirt, sits thoughtfully with their hand resting on their chin, engaged in conversation with another person whose face is partially out of focus in the foreground. The image includes logos for The Queen’s Nursing Institute Scotland (QNIS) and Suicide Prevention Scotland, with the tagline “Working to deliver Creating Hope Together.

New event offers relational approach to supporting people in suicidal crisis

31 July 2025
Two people are in deep conversation whilst others look on. One of the people is wearing a tartan sash. The other person is wearing a floral dress.

Her Majesty The Queen hosts a reception for QNIS

3 July 2025

Celebrating dedication: Long Service Awards presented to nurses working in defence healthcare

20 June 2025
A smiling person with long blond hair is wearing a white and black striped top.

The Future of Health in Scotland – an open letter

19 June 2025
A person with light blonde hair, tied back, is smiling while standing outdoors at night. They are wearing a coral-coloured V-neck top. Behind them are wooden tables, chairs, and dimly lit dinner settings, with trees and leaves visible above.

Dementia Family Caring: Developing personalised strategies to support mental health and wellbeing

13 June 2025
A colour image of the view of the Palace of Westminster in London, showing the Victoria Tower on the left and the ornate Gothic architecture of the Houses of Parliament. The building is framed by green trees on both sides, with a grassy park area in the foreground and a dramatic sky with dark clouds above.

QNIS attends State of the World’s Nursing Report launch

23 May 2025
Four people dressed in vibrant, formal summer attire stand smiling in front of Buckingham Palace on a clear, sunny day. Each person is wearing a unique outfit with bright patterns and floral designs, along with decorative fascinators or headpieces. Two - far left and on the right - wear sunglasses and all appear to be enjoying the festive atmosphere, surrounded by a well-dressed crowd gathered outside the ornate palace gates.

QNIS team attends the Garden Party at Buckingham Palace

23 May 2025
A person with light, curly hair styled in an updo smiles while wearing a dark blue medical uniform with maroon trim. The uniform has a badge reading 'DPhC Defence Primary Healthcare' and a name tag that says 'Suzanne Turner, Joint Medical Group.' The background is dark and plain.

In the footsteps of Florence Nightingale: a personal reflection

14 May 2025
A person with short dark blonde hair wearing a blue nurse's uniform sits on a black leather sofa. They are smiling at a black haired baby they are holding

Midwives: critical in every crisis

5 May 2025
A large group of older adults gathered outdoors, standing and seated in front of blooming trees and greenery. Many are smiling at the camera, dressed in a variety of colourful and patterned clothing. The setting is a paved area with wicker chairs under a bright, partly cloudy sky.

Retired Queen’s Nurse Annual Gathering and Holiday 2025

28 April 2025

 Prev

Page 1 of 99

Next