A group of 50 community nurses from NHS Grampian have been recognised for the many years of dedication they have brought to their roles. They each received the Community Nursing Award for Long Service for working for more than 21 years as a community nurse. The accolade is administered by the Queen’s Nursing Institute Scotland…
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Health visitors gather to celebrate ‘vital’ role
Hundreds of health visitors have gathered for a conference celebrating the contribution they make to the future of children and families across Scotland. The event – Taking Care of Our Future – was held in Glasgow on Tuesday August 22 and heard from a range of speakers including Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport Shona…
Projects involved in third Catalysts for Change programme meet for workshop
Seven projects aimed at reducing health inequalities in communities across Scotland have been selected as part of the QNIS Catalysts for Change Programme. The groups met for the first time this week in Edinburgh where workshop was held for all those involved to discuss their plans. Moving into the third year of running the programme,…
Queen’s Nurse candidate joins volunteers at garden opening
Jess Davidson, one of the 20 Queen’s Nurse candidates, went along to a garden opening in Edinburgh to help with the hosting of a Scotland’s Gardens event. Scotland’s Gardens and QNIS have a long and proud history, with the two charities continuting to move forward with the shared aim of enabling Scotland’s communities to flourish.…
