The QICN Podcast

Welcome to Leaders in Health, a new podcast series brought to you by the Queen’s Institute of Community Nursing.

Our host Louise Patten will be speaking to key leaders, with a focus on the broader landscape of health and care. Whether you are a senior or aspirant leader, or curious to learn more about the important topics that are essential knowledge to help advance your leadership journey, then this series includes something for you.

You can listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or Amazon Music.

Thank you to our partner Hallam Medical for supporting this podcast series.

Episode 2 – Emma Dodsworth and Sophie Julian – Researchers, Nuffield Trust

In episode 2, we hear from Emma Dodsworth and Sophie Julian, Researchers at independent health think tank the Nuffield Trust⁠.

This episode examines the Nuffield Trust’s ⁠latest findings on the decline of district nursing⁠ and what it means for the NHS’s plan to shift more care into the community. Emma and Sophie explain the scale of the workforce shortfall, the importance of the District Nursing SPQ, and the actions needed to stabilise supply, improve retention, and manage rising demand.

They also discuss gaps in data, and the complexity of coordinating community and social care services. The episode sets out practical steps for leaders to strengthen district nursing and deliver safe, effective care at home.

Episode 1 – Steph Lawrence – Chief Executive, The Queen’s Institute of Community Nursing

In our first episode, host Lou Patten speaks to the new Chief Executive of The QICN, Steph Lawrence, about her first six months in the role, her leadership style and background, and the challenges facing community nursing.

They also discuss neighbourhood teams, how Steph and the QICN plans to raise the nursing voice and influence policy, and her experience receiving an MBE.