Three people in a brightly lit room with wooden beams. One person sits at a desk using a laptop and smiling at the two standing people, who are wearing NHS uniforms. One of the standing individuals is holding an open notebook with a rainbow sticker on the cover. There are empty chairs and tables in the background.

Previous projects

Explore our previous projects to see how we’ve supported community nurses and midwives to address health inequalities in their communities, and to look after their own wellbeing.

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Catalysts for change

We provided small grant funding that enabled community nurses and midwives to develop and deliver their own practice development projects aimed at promoting health equity.

Read about Catalysts for change

Creating healthy neighbourhoods

The least affluent communities face significant disadvantages in health, because often, healthy food options and opportunities for physical activity are inaccessible or non-existent.

Learn about Creating healthy neighbourhoods

A person sits at a desk speaking to two young people across from them. The person at the desk is holding a leaflet and smiling, with a banner behind them that reads 'Fife School Nurse Service' and describes support available for children and young people. The setting appears to be a school office or consultation room.

A smiling person with long, blonder hair, wearing a maroon sweater and a blue NHS lanyard, sits at a desk smiling warmly at a person holding a baby. The person facing them wears a striped shirt. Behind them, a blue noticeboard with a plastic folder on it, and bags of materials are visible.

Healthier pregnancies, better lives

QNIS launched the Healthier Pregnancies, Better Lives (HPBL) programme in 2021 with support from Cattanach and The National Lottery Community Fund.

Read about Healthier pregnancies, better lives

Wellbeing

We brought together this suite of resources to support community nurses, midwives and others working in health and social care across Scotland and the UK.

Learn about Wellbeing