My Mum is 89. A few weeks before Christmas her elderly dog died and she was heartbroken. She’d decided not to get another dog because she didn’t think it would be fair to a dog as she is disabled and doesn’t think she’ll live for long enough to outlive it. However, a dog

“It’s been really valuable to get together as peers, a good opportunity to network and connect with peers. A chance to share good practice and build skills.” We’ve held a mini conference for nurses around our Trust this week, focused on boosting skills and sharing knowledge (1/3)

Lisa Bayley, Head of Learning and Development at Milestones says it’s been great to get nurses from Milestone together as part of our ongoing professional development opportunities. (2/3)

.@CFry_, one of the trainers at the conference, said she was inspired to see Milestones nurses working collaboratively, considering their roles as nurses working in social care and as nurse leaders. (3/3)

Thank you Milestones Trust for inviting me to facilitate part of your #nurse conference considering #SocialCareNursing and #NurseLeadership. Inspiring to hear the professional conversations around the room with nurses networking & collaborating to take ideas back to work

Join us for our next #InfectionPreventionControl Nurse Champion meeting tomorrow, Tuesday 13 August. The theme is 'To glove or not to glove' #IPC To book your free place, go to: qni.org.uk/news-and-event… Charlotte Fry RN DN QN

Are you an #ExtraordinaryQN working in BNSSG? If so, please join us at National Garden Scheme on 22nd Sept. Details posted on Bristol QN WhatsApp group. The Queen's Nursing Institute National Garden Scheme Somerset Dr Crystal Oldman CBE EdD RN RHV QN FRCN George Plumptre Amanda Young 🌟Vicky🌟 RN DN QN Karla 💙

Today! “To glove or not to glove” the theme of this months The Queen's Nursing Institute #IPC champions. Find out more about the network here ⬇️ qni.org.uk/nursing-in-the…

We RUH Bath 🏥 are super proud of Leah, Gregory & Andreena as they received the CNO for England Healthcare Support Worker award presented by Sally Matravers A moment to reflect on the brilliance of our staff & the difference they make every day to the people we care for. Well done 👏

I really enjoyed this network meeting today! Really great presentations

Thank you Gillian Infection Prevention & Jo Anne Jo Wilson MBE RN QN for presenting 🙏

Listen to our latest Social Care Spotlight podcast episode with Dr Georgia Bowers and Michelle Howarth, SCNACs (Social Care Nursing Advisory Councils) Co-Chair for North West and Senior Engagement Fellow at Edge Hill University Listen and learn about Creative Ageing Research in Social Care buff.ly/3WD2Heh

Great to join today’s SW Queen’s Nurse Network meeting focused on #SocialCare. Alongside 方玥, I shared insights on my role and our national work, including the Social Care Nursing Advisory Councils, The Queen's Nursing Institute IPC and Care Home Nursing Networks. #Nursing #AdultSocialCare #SCNACs

Deborah Sturdy 方玥 The Queen's Nursing Institute It's so exciting to see the great strides in social care nursing. There is consensus that you and your remit have been pivotal to this!! 👏👏💚💙

Great to hear how #AdultSocialCare is at the table with our #NHS colleagues. Looking forward to an exciting future for #ASC, thank you for all you do Deborah Sturdy 🌟Vicky🌟 RN DN QN Karla 💙 SCNACs (Social Care Nursing Advisory Councils) The Outstanding Society The Queen's Nursing Institute Dr Crystal Oldman CBE EdD RN RHV QN FRCN Professor John Unsworth

Excited to share im starting a new role as 𝙉𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙋𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙚 𝙄𝙣𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙙 for Skills for Care on secondment from St Monica Trust - can't wait 4 this opportunity 🎉 I'll be continuing as Co-Chair 4 SW ICB Social Care Nurse Advisory Councils 💚 THX Wendy Leaman for everything!

Find out more about The Queen's Nursing Institute #IPC Champions network here ⬇️ where you can also register for our next event on 22nd Oct and hear national policy and guidance updates from Department of Health and Social Care and @ukhsa Deborah Sturdy qni.org.uk/nursing-in-the…

A short summary of our most recent #InfectionPreventionControl #Champion Network meeting on 'To #Glove or Not to Glove' is now available to read here: qni.org.uk/news-and-event… #IPC Charlotte Fry RN DN QN Thank you to our speakers for their time and expertise!

Thank you Gillian Infection Prevention and Jo Wilson MBE RN QN for sharing your expertise and experiences

Delighted to be attending and speaking at Nursing Live UK in Liverpool on the 23rd and 24th of October on 'Reducing isolation and loneliness in care homes' I'll be on the Skills for Care, ICB Social Care Nurse Advisory Councils and The Outstanding Society stand so come along & have a chat! invt.io/1txbqaesklj