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The QICN Community Nursing Senior Leaders network is a digital network for nurses with executive responsibility for the delivery of community nursing services within provider organisations in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

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      Explore QICN

      Information about the charity and some of the key services and programmes that we offer.

      • About us

        We are a registered charity founded in 1887.

      • History of the Queen's Institute of Community Nursing

        The QICN has a rich history dating back to 1887.

      • International Community Nursing Observatory

        Analyses data and trends in the community nursing workforce data.

      • Community Nursing Innovation Programme

        Nurse led projects help nurses deliver improvements in patient care.

      • Support the QICN

        The QICN relies on voluntary donations from individuals and charity funders.

      • Networks for Community Nurses

        We have a number of national networks for nurses working in the community and primary care.

      • Policy & Campaigns
      • Community Nurse Executive Network (CNEN) ©

        Nurse leaders of community provider organisations.

      • ICB Chief Nurse Network

        For chief nurses of Integrated Care Boards.

      • Leadership Programmes

        Transformational leadership programmes for nurses working in the community.

      • Awards

        Awards for community nurses and students.

      • Organisational Membership

        Join us for a range of benefits for nurses and their teams.

      • Charity Supporters

        Our supporters are vital to support nursing in the community.

  • Nursing in the Community
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      Nursing in the Community

      Sharing knowledge and best practice; supporting community nurses to achieve outstanding care for their patients.

      About Community Nursing

      • Queen’s Nurses

        Committed to high standards of practice and patient-centred care.

      • Adult Social Care Nursing Network

        A professional network for nurses working in Adult Social Care.

      • Homeless and Inclusion Health Network

        For vulnerable and marginalised groups.

      • Community Children's Nurses Network

        The national network to support the Community Children's Nursing workforce.

      • General Practice Nurse Network

        The national network to support the General Practice nursing workforce.

      • QICN Faculties

        Bringing together the QICN’s national standards of education and practice, networks of nurses working in the community and primary care, and academic prizes.

      • Standards of Education and Practice

        Setting standards and sharing models of best practice.

      • The Work of Community Nurses

        Find out more about the work of different specialists.

      • Supporting Carers

        Resources to support those who care for friends and family.

      • Resources

        Search QICN's website for project reports, documents, guidance and blog posts in your field of nursing.

  • Support for Nurses
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      Support for nurses

      As well as grants for nurses in financial difficulty, we also offer educational grants for specialist courses.

      Support for nurses

      • How we help

        We look at every case on an individual basis.

      • Apply for financial help

        Financial assistance to working and retired community nurses who are in need.

      • Education Grants
      • Keep in Touch ©

        Speaking with retired community nurses regularly on the phone.

      • Mental Health Resources

        Emotional support for registered nurses working in the community.

      • Other sources of help

        Organisations and charities that may also be able to help.

      • Links for Nurses

        Links to external nursing organisations.

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      News and Events

      The latest news and events from the QICN and blogs by guest writers.

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      • News

        The latest news from the QICN.

      • Events

        Upcoming national and regional events.

      • Recent Books

        Written and edited by community nurses.

      • Published Articles

        Healthcare and mainstream media coverage.

      • Blog

        Viewpoints from nurses and other healthcare experts.

      • Newsletters

        Sign up to receive regular QICN news.

      • Third Party Studies

        Requests to collaborate.

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  • Dame Elizabeth Fradd Memorial Prize
  • International Community Nurse of the Year Award
  • The Dora Roylance Memorial Prize
  • The Ellen Mary Memorial Prize
  • The Gold Badge of the QICN
  • William Rathbone X Award for Executive Nurse Leadership
  • Award for Outstanding Service
  • Philip Goodeve-Docker Memorial Prize
  • Long Service Award

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