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

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        We are a registered charity founded in 1887.

      • Community Nursing Innovation Programme

        Nurse led projects help nurses deliver improvements in patient care.

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      • History of the Queen's Institute of Community Nursing

        The QICN has a rich history dating back to 1887.

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        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.

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        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.

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        Awards for community nurses and students.

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

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

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

      • Care Home Nurses Network

        A professional network for nurses working in the care home sector.

      • Homeless and Inclusion Health Network

        For vulnerable and marginalised groups.

      • Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Champions Network

        A network for nurses and their colleagues working in adult social care settings.

      • Long Covid Nurse Group

        A network for nurses to improve care and increase understanding about Long Covid.

      • Community Children's Nurses Network

        The national network to support community children's nursing workforce.

      • Community Nursing Research Forum

        The national forum for community nurses undertaking or considering carrying out research.

      • 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.

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        Resources to support those who care for friends and family.

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      Support for nurses

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

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      • 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
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        Emotional support by phone to registered nurses working in the community.

      • Keep in Touch ©

        Speaking with retired community nurses regularly on the phone.

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        Organisations and charities that may also be able to help.

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  • Promoting your project 2022 – Matthew Bradby
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  • HITPlus project – Kendra Schneller
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  • 1_1 Project Support for Demonstrating Value Karen Naya
  • Blank Stakeholder Matrix
  • Marketing materials assistance
  • Pathways to outcomes tool template
  • Pathways to outcomes tool handout
  • Aims outcomes and frameworks CN 2021 2021
  • The Innovation Programme year CN 2021
  • Intro to the QNI 2021 with audio
  • QNI_Sharel_Cole-®Kate_Stanworth_FOR WEB
  • Fund for Innovation Workshop October 2019 web
  • Writing a press release
  • QNI Media Guidelines
  • QNI Twitter Guidance
  • Interim Report Form 2020
  • Useful tips for presenting with the PowerPoint
  • QNI logo
  • Final report form 2020
  • Fund for Innovation Workshop October 2019 web
  • QNI Media Guidelines
  • Writing a press release
  • QNI Twitter Guidance
  • QNI logo
  • Useful tips for presenting with the PowerPoint
  • Interim report form 2020
  • QNI reimbursement claim form for personal expenses
  • Final report form 2020
  • Interim Report Form 2020
  • Useful tips for presenting with the PowerPoint
  • QNI logo
  • QNI Twitter Guidance
  • Writing a press release
  • QNI Media Guidelines
  • Planning triangle template
  • Monitoring framework template
  • Fund for Innovation Workshop October 2019 web
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