The QNI Announces Re-naming to ‘The Queen’s Institute of Community Nursing’
13 March 2025
The Queen’s Nursing Institute (QNI) – the oldest nursing charity in the world, dedicated to community nursing since 1887 – is proud to announce its re-naming as The Queen’s Institute of Community Nursing (QICN).
The new name was officially unveiled at the Queen’s Nurses Annual Meeting on 13th March.
Our new name, The Queen's Institute of Community Nursing, more accurately reflects our mission and the vital role community nurses play in delivering high-quality patient care. This rebrand – an evolution not revolution – is a testament to our dedication to supporting and empowering community nurses and the individuals, carers, families and communities they serve."
The rebranding initiative includes a refreshed – but still familiar – visual identity and an updated website which will serve as a central hub for resources, news, and professional development opportunities for nurses working in all settings and fields of practice in the community, including primary care and adult social care.
This change of name highlights the organisation's commitment to promoting and supporting community nursing across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
In addition, there will be a further two exciting announcements about our services that support professional development in the coming weeks.
Dr Crystal Oldman CBE, Chief Executive of the QICNENDS
Notes
The new name was granted by supplemental Royal Charter. The charity number remains the same (Registered Charity 213128).
The new but familiar brand identity will be rolled out across QICN online channels over the coming days, and updated website launched soon.
Frequently Asked Questions
Read some FAQs here: QICN FAQs
If you have an existing link from your website to the QNI, please:
- Update our logo to the new QICN logo
- Update our name to The Queen’s Institute of Community Nursing (QICN)
- Use the link to our new website home page – www.qicn.org.uk
If your organisation is collaborating with the QICN on any events or materials, please ensure you are using our new name, logo, website and social media links. Please reach out if you need additional assets.
You can still use existing QNI email addresses; we will continue to operate these inboxes alongside the new QICN email addresses for a transition period.
We hope you join us in celebrating this new milestone in the development of the organisation and we look forward to working together, as we continue to raise the profile of nursing in the community.
Media Contact:
Matthew Bradby (He/Him)
matthew.bradby@qicn.org.uk
Head of Communications
The Queen’s Nursing Institute
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