The Queen's Nursing Institute Scotland
@qniscotland.bsky.social
The Queen's Nursing Institute Scotland promotes excellence in community nursing. QNIS is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation, SC005751.
Latest news
QNIS spotlights community nursing and midwifery in the Scottish Parliament
We were pleased to hold an exhibition in the Scottish Parliament this week, sponsored by Tess White MSP.
We met with MSPs & talked about QNIS' work.
Click here
https://qnis.org.uk/news/parliamentary-exhibition/
QNIS spotlights community nursing and midwifery in the Scottish Parliament
We were pleased to hold an exhibition in the Scottish Parliament this week, sponsored by Tess White MSP.
We met with MSPs & talked about QNIS' work.
Click here
https://qnis.org.uk/news/parliamentary-exhibition/
November 14, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Latest news
QNIS spotlights community nursing and midwifery in the Scottish Parliament
We were pleased to hold an exhibition in the Scottish Parliament this week, sponsored by Tess White MSP.
We met with MSPs & talked about QNIS' work.
Click here
https://qnis.org.uk/news/parliamentary-exhibition/
QNIS spotlights community nursing and midwifery in the Scottish Parliament
We were pleased to hold an exhibition in the Scottish Parliament this week, sponsored by Tess White MSP.
We met with MSPs & talked about QNIS' work.
Click here
https://qnis.org.uk/news/parliamentary-exhibition/
QNIS is very grateful to Tess White MSP for sponsoring our parliamentary exhibition this week.
It has been a great opportunity to raise awareness of the important work of QNIS and Scotland’s community nurses and midwives.
It has been a great opportunity to raise awareness of the important work of QNIS and Scotland’s community nurses and midwives.
November 13, 2025 at 3:57 PM
QNIS is very grateful to Tess White MSP for sponsoring our parliamentary exhibition this week.
It has been a great opportunity to raise awareness of the important work of QNIS and Scotland’s community nurses and midwives.
It has been a great opportunity to raise awareness of the important work of QNIS and Scotland’s community nurses and midwives.
Latest news
QNIS publishes Manifesto ahead of the 2026 Scottish Elections
QNIS believes Scotland needs leadership that fosters collaboration to deliver a prevention-oriented, community-first approach to health & social care
Click here for the Manifesto:
https://loom.ly/VXrMARs
QNIS publishes Manifesto ahead of the 2026 Scottish Elections
QNIS believes Scotland needs leadership that fosters collaboration to deliver a prevention-oriented, community-first approach to health & social care
Click here for the Manifesto:
https://loom.ly/VXrMARs
November 10, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Latest news
QNIS publishes Manifesto ahead of the 2026 Scottish Elections
QNIS believes Scotland needs leadership that fosters collaboration to deliver a prevention-oriented, community-first approach to health & social care
Click here for the Manifesto:
https://loom.ly/VXrMARs
QNIS publishes Manifesto ahead of the 2026 Scottish Elections
QNIS believes Scotland needs leadership that fosters collaboration to deliver a prevention-oriented, community-first approach to health & social care
Click here for the Manifesto:
https://loom.ly/VXrMARs
Individuals want to take charge of their own health
That’s why @selfcareforum.bsky.social is encouraging professionals to use #SelfCareWeek to inspire & empower people to take better care of their health and wellbeing.
Click here for more:
http://bit.ly/2UM6V0m
That’s why @selfcareforum.bsky.social is encouraging professionals to use #SelfCareWeek to inspire & empower people to take better care of their health and wellbeing.
Click here for more:
http://bit.ly/2UM6V0m
November 5, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Individuals want to take charge of their own health
That’s why @selfcareforum.bsky.social is encouraging professionals to use #SelfCareWeek to inspire & empower people to take better care of their health and wellbeing.
Click here for more:
http://bit.ly/2UM6V0m
That’s why @selfcareforum.bsky.social is encouraging professionals to use #SelfCareWeek to inspire & empower people to take better care of their health and wellbeing.
Click here for more:
http://bit.ly/2UM6V0m
Capacitar Scotland welcomes you to: “Leaning in to the Pause: the threshold between Autumn and Winter”
Let's explore this time of fertile stillness.
Details:
1 November 2025, 9.30am-12.30pm
Click here to join:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84118617607?pwd=MGp4ZTRxS0VHdWxZTVkxak1odVFSZz09
Let's explore this time of fertile stillness.
Details:
1 November 2025, 9.30am-12.30pm
Click here to join:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84118617607?pwd=MGp4ZTRxS0VHdWxZTVkxak1odVFSZz09
October 31, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Capacitar Scotland welcomes you to: “Leaning in to the Pause: the threshold between Autumn and Winter”
Let's explore this time of fertile stillness.
Details:
1 November 2025, 9.30am-12.30pm
Click here to join:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84118617607?pwd=MGp4ZTRxS0VHdWxZTVkxak1odVFSZz09
Let's explore this time of fertile stillness.
Details:
1 November 2025, 9.30am-12.30pm
Click here to join:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84118617607?pwd=MGp4ZTRxS0VHdWxZTVkxak1odVFSZz09
Are you a clinician, nurse, doctor or social worker? Make a difference to children’s hospice care in Scotland: CHAS is recruiting a Trustee
Apply by 5 Nov.
Email executivesupport@chas.org.uk
Click for more
https://www.chas.org.uk/recruitment-landing-pages/trustee-recruitment-healthcare-social-work
Apply by 5 Nov.
Email executivesupport@chas.org.uk
Click for more
https://www.chas.org.uk/recruitment-landing-pages/trustee-recruitment-healthcare-social-work
Trustee Recruitment - Healthcare | Social Work
CHAS is a children’s charity in Scotland, providing care for children who may die young and their families. See how we can help you.
www.chas.org.uk
October 14, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Are you a clinician, nurse, doctor or social worker? Make a difference to children’s hospice care in Scotland: CHAS is recruiting a Trustee
Apply by 5 Nov.
Email executivesupport@chas.org.uk
Click for more
https://www.chas.org.uk/recruitment-landing-pages/trustee-recruitment-healthcare-social-work
Apply by 5 Nov.
Email executivesupport@chas.org.uk
Click for more
https://www.chas.org.uk/recruitment-landing-pages/trustee-recruitment-healthcare-social-work
Latest news
Local gatherings create new connections
Gatherings for retired Queen’s Nurses have taken place over the past month. The events are a chance for friends & former colleagues to catch up & make new connections
Click for more:
https://qnis.org.uk/news/retired-queens-nurse-local-gatherings/
Local gatherings create new connections
Gatherings for retired Queen’s Nurses have taken place over the past month. The events are a chance for friends & former colleagues to catch up & make new connections
Click for more:
https://qnis.org.uk/news/retired-queens-nurse-local-gatherings/
October 13, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Latest news
Local gatherings create new connections
Gatherings for retired Queen’s Nurses have taken place over the past month. The events are a chance for friends & former colleagues to catch up & make new connections
Click for more:
https://qnis.org.uk/news/retired-queens-nurse-local-gatherings/
Local gatherings create new connections
Gatherings for retired Queen’s Nurses have taken place over the past month. The events are a chance for friends & former colleagues to catch up & make new connections
Click for more:
https://qnis.org.uk/news/retired-queens-nurse-local-gatherings/
Individuals want to take charge of their own health
That’s why @selfcareforum.bsky.social is encouraging professionals to use #SelfCareWeek to inspire & empower people to take better care of their health and wellbeing.
Click here for more:
http://bit.ly/2UM6V0m
That’s why @selfcareforum.bsky.social is encouraging professionals to use #SelfCareWeek to inspire & empower people to take better care of their health and wellbeing.
Click here for more:
http://bit.ly/2UM6V0m
October 11, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Individuals want to take charge of their own health
That’s why @selfcareforum.bsky.social is encouraging professionals to use #SelfCareWeek to inspire & empower people to take better care of their health and wellbeing.
Click here for more:
http://bit.ly/2UM6V0m
That’s why @selfcareforum.bsky.social is encouraging professionals to use #SelfCareWeek to inspire & empower people to take better care of their health and wellbeing.
Click here for more:
http://bit.ly/2UM6V0m
UNCRC Virtual Health Conference: Embedding Children’s Rights across NHS Scotland
Wed 26 Nov, 9.15am–4.30pm - Online
Over a year into the UNCRC’s incorporation into Scots law, reflect on your practice & help build a culture that promotes children’s rights.
Click to book:
https://loom.ly/SEEkjro
Wed 26 Nov, 9.15am–4.30pm - Online
Over a year into the UNCRC’s incorporation into Scots law, reflect on your practice & help build a culture that promotes children’s rights.
Click to book:
https://loom.ly/SEEkjro
October 9, 2025 at 2:58 PM
UNCRC Virtual Health Conference: Embedding Children’s Rights across NHS Scotland
Wed 26 Nov, 9.15am–4.30pm - Online
Over a year into the UNCRC’s incorporation into Scots law, reflect on your practice & help build a culture that promotes children’s rights.
Click to book:
https://loom.ly/SEEkjro
Wed 26 Nov, 9.15am–4.30pm - Online
Over a year into the UNCRC’s incorporation into Scots law, reflect on your practice & help build a culture that promotes children’s rights.
Click to book:
https://loom.ly/SEEkjro
Individuals want to take charge of their own health
That’s why @selfcareforum.bsky.social is encouraging professionals to use #SelfCareWeek to inspire & empower people to take better care of their health and wellbeing.
Click here for more:
http://bit.ly/2UM6V0m
That’s why @selfcareforum.bsky.social is encouraging professionals to use #SelfCareWeek to inspire & empower people to take better care of their health and wellbeing.
Click here for more:
http://bit.ly/2UM6V0m
September 19, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Individuals want to take charge of their own health
That’s why @selfcareforum.bsky.social is encouraging professionals to use #SelfCareWeek to inspire & empower people to take better care of their health and wellbeing.
Click here for more:
http://bit.ly/2UM6V0m
That’s why @selfcareforum.bsky.social is encouraging professionals to use #SelfCareWeek to inspire & empower people to take better care of their health and wellbeing.
Click here for more:
http://bit.ly/2UM6V0m
Latest news
QNIS on the road to meet Queen's Nurses across Scotland
QNIS’ Chief Executive and Nurse Director, Sarah Doyle & Professional Nurse Lead, Emma Legge, have been travelling around Scotland to catch up with Queen’s Nurses.
Click here to read:
https://qnis.org.uk/news/qnis-on-the-road/
QNIS on the road to meet Queen's Nurses across Scotland
QNIS’ Chief Executive and Nurse Director, Sarah Doyle & Professional Nurse Lead, Emma Legge, have been travelling around Scotland to catch up with Queen’s Nurses.
Click here to read:
https://qnis.org.uk/news/qnis-on-the-road/
September 16, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Latest news
QNIS on the road to meet Queen's Nurses across Scotland
QNIS’ Chief Executive and Nurse Director, Sarah Doyle & Professional Nurse Lead, Emma Legge, have been travelling around Scotland to catch up with Queen’s Nurses.
Click here to read:
https://qnis.org.uk/news/qnis-on-the-road/
QNIS on the road to meet Queen's Nurses across Scotland
QNIS’ Chief Executive and Nurse Director, Sarah Doyle & Professional Nurse Lead, Emma Legge, have been travelling around Scotland to catch up with Queen’s Nurses.
Click here to read:
https://qnis.org.uk/news/qnis-on-the-road/
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Join an online meeting of inclusion health nurses from around the world to discuss different country approaches to health equity education & data. 14th Oct 14.00-17.00 BST. Interested? Email: samantha.dorney-smith@ucl.ac.uk @kendraschneller.bsky.social @abeoudshoorn.bsky.social @theqicn.bsky.social
September 12, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Join an online meeting of inclusion health nurses from around the world to discuss different country approaches to health equity education & data. 14th Oct 14.00-17.00 BST. Interested? Email: samantha.dorney-smith@ucl.ac.uk @kendraschneller.bsky.social @abeoudshoorn.bsky.social @theqicn.bsky.social
NHS Education for Scotland is offering five funded places for: Psychoanalytic Observation & Reflective Practice: Therapeutic work with Children & Young People.
Apply by: 8 Sept.
Click here for more:
https://www.hds.scot/news/nhs-education-for-scotland-is-offering-five-funded-places-for-our-course
Apply by: 8 Sept.
Click here for more:
https://www.hds.scot/news/nhs-education-for-scotland-is-offering-five-funded-places-for-our-course
NHS Education for Scotland is offering five funded places for our course
NHS Education for Scotland is offering five funded places for our course: Psychoanalytic Observation & Reflective Practice: Therapeutic work with Children & Young People (TWCYP). Application deadline is 9am on Monday 8 September.
www.hds.scot
August 28, 2025 at 8:58 AM
NHS Education for Scotland is offering five funded places for: Psychoanalytic Observation & Reflective Practice: Therapeutic work with Children & Young People.
Apply by: 8 Sept.
Click here for more:
https://www.hds.scot/news/nhs-education-for-scotland-is-offering-five-funded-places-for-our-course
Apply by: 8 Sept.
Click here for more:
https://www.hds.scot/news/nhs-education-for-scotland-is-offering-five-funded-places-for-our-course
Latest news
QNIS publishes Strategic Plan
The plan sets out a clear vision for the future of the charity and its work supporting and developing Scotland’s community nurses and midwives.
Click here to read more:
https://qnis.org.uk/news/strategic-plan-published/
QNIS publishes Strategic Plan
The plan sets out a clear vision for the future of the charity and its work supporting and developing Scotland’s community nurses and midwives.
Click here to read more:
https://qnis.org.uk/news/strategic-plan-published/
August 26, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Latest news
QNIS publishes Strategic Plan
The plan sets out a clear vision for the future of the charity and its work supporting and developing Scotland’s community nurses and midwives.
Click here to read more:
https://qnis.org.uk/news/strategic-plan-published/
QNIS publishes Strategic Plan
The plan sets out a clear vision for the future of the charity and its work supporting and developing Scotland’s community nurses and midwives.
Click here to read more:
https://qnis.org.uk/news/strategic-plan-published/
Subscribe to our newsletter!
Join the community of subscribers who have signed up to receive updates about our work, stories from the nursing community, and opportunities to get involved.
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https://qnis.org.uk/newsletter/
Join the community of subscribers who have signed up to receive updates about our work, stories from the nursing community, and opportunities to get involved.
Click here for more and to subscribe:
https://qnis.org.uk/newsletter/
August 20, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Subscribe to our newsletter!
Join the community of subscribers who have signed up to receive updates about our work, stories from the nursing community, and opportunities to get involved.
Click here for more and to subscribe:
https://qnis.org.uk/newsletter/
Join the community of subscribers who have signed up to receive updates about our work, stories from the nursing community, and opportunities to get involved.
Click here for more and to subscribe:
https://qnis.org.uk/newsletter/
Latest news
QNIS hosts students from the USA
QNIS was delighted to host a visit from students from Wisconsin, in the USA.
The group comprised nursing students and others studying sonography, radiology, and health administration
Click here to read more:
https://www.qnis.org.uk/news/student-visit/
QNIS hosts students from the USA
QNIS was delighted to host a visit from students from Wisconsin, in the USA.
The group comprised nursing students and others studying sonography, radiology, and health administration
Click here to read more:
https://www.qnis.org.uk/news/student-visit/
August 12, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Latest news
QNIS hosts students from the USA
QNIS was delighted to host a visit from students from Wisconsin, in the USA.
The group comprised nursing students and others studying sonography, radiology, and health administration
Click here to read more:
https://www.qnis.org.uk/news/student-visit/
QNIS hosts students from the USA
QNIS was delighted to host a visit from students from Wisconsin, in the USA.
The group comprised nursing students and others studying sonography, radiology, and health administration
Click here to read more:
https://www.qnis.org.uk/news/student-visit/
Join the waitlist for:
Relational Care in the Context of Suicidal Thinking & Suicidal Crisis on Thursday 30 October, Edinburgh
For nurses & other professionals in community/primary care
With Dr Rachel Gibbons & Dr Adam Burley
Click for more
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/manage/events/1441615844799
Relational Care in the Context of Suicidal Thinking & Suicidal Crisis on Thursday 30 October, Edinburgh
For nurses & other professionals in community/primary care
With Dr Rachel Gibbons & Dr Adam Burley
Click for more
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/manage/events/1441615844799
August 7, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Join the waitlist for:
Relational Care in the Context of Suicidal Thinking & Suicidal Crisis on Thursday 30 October, Edinburgh
For nurses & other professionals in community/primary care
With Dr Rachel Gibbons & Dr Adam Burley
Click for more
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/manage/events/1441615844799
Relational Care in the Context of Suicidal Thinking & Suicidal Crisis on Thursday 30 October, Edinburgh
For nurses & other professionals in community/primary care
With Dr Rachel Gibbons & Dr Adam Burley
Click for more
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/manage/events/1441615844799
Latest news
Join us on 30 October for a fully funded event: Relational Care in the Context of Suicidal Thinking & Crisis
For nurses & other professionals in community/primary care. With Dr Rachel Gibbons & Dr Adam Burley.
Click for more:
https://www.qnis.org.uk/news/relational-care-event/
Join us on 30 October for a fully funded event: Relational Care in the Context of Suicidal Thinking & Crisis
For nurses & other professionals in community/primary care. With Dr Rachel Gibbons & Dr Adam Burley.
Click for more:
https://www.qnis.org.uk/news/relational-care-event/
July 31, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Latest news
Join us on 30 October for a fully funded event: Relational Care in the Context of Suicidal Thinking & Crisis
For nurses & other professionals in community/primary care. With Dr Rachel Gibbons & Dr Adam Burley.
Click for more:
https://www.qnis.org.uk/news/relational-care-event/
Join us on 30 October for a fully funded event: Relational Care in the Context of Suicidal Thinking & Crisis
For nurses & other professionals in community/primary care. With Dr Rachel Gibbons & Dr Adam Burley.
Click for more:
https://www.qnis.org.uk/news/relational-care-event/
A new project for nursing
@sushealthcare.bsky.social will lead courses funded by @burdetttrust.bsky.social to equip nurses & midwives with skills to lead sustainability change in their workplaces
Click:
https://loom.ly/ETujnGA
@sushealthcare.bsky.social will lead courses funded by @burdetttrust.bsky.social to equip nurses & midwives with skills to lead sustainability change in their workplaces
Click:
https://loom.ly/ETujnGA
July 25, 2025 at 11:33 AM
A new project for nursing
@sushealthcare.bsky.social will lead courses funded by @burdetttrust.bsky.social to equip nurses & midwives with skills to lead sustainability change in their workplaces
Click:
https://loom.ly/ETujnGA
@sushealthcare.bsky.social will lead courses funded by @burdetttrust.bsky.social to equip nurses & midwives with skills to lead sustainability change in their workplaces
Click:
https://loom.ly/ETujnGA
Will you enter the 2025 Self-Care Awards?
The Self-Care Forum’s Self-Care Awards 2025 are open, celebrating teams and organisations making a difference to people’s self-care practice.
Apply by 31 July 2025 for a chance to win a share of £1500.
Click here:
selfcareforum.org/self-care-awards-2025
The Self-Care Forum’s Self-Care Awards 2025 are open, celebrating teams and organisations making a difference to people’s self-care practice.
Apply by 31 July 2025 for a chance to win a share of £1500.
Click here:
selfcareforum.org/self-care-awards-2025
July 22, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Will you enter the 2025 Self-Care Awards?
The Self-Care Forum’s Self-Care Awards 2025 are open, celebrating teams and organisations making a difference to people’s self-care practice.
Apply by 31 July 2025 for a chance to win a share of £1500.
Click here:
selfcareforum.org/self-care-awards-2025
The Self-Care Forum’s Self-Care Awards 2025 are open, celebrating teams and organisations making a difference to people’s self-care practice.
Apply by 31 July 2025 for a chance to win a share of £1500.
Click here:
selfcareforum.org/self-care-awards-2025
Nominations are OPEN for Scotland’s Health Awards 2025!
Celebrate Scotland’s extraordinary health & social care heroes.
- 17 categories, including two new ones: Pharmacist & Healthcare Scientist
Deadline: Midnight, Sunday 17 August
Click for details:
https://www.nationalworldevents.com/sha-2025/
Celebrate Scotland’s extraordinary health & social care heroes.
- 17 categories, including two new ones: Pharmacist & Healthcare Scientist
Deadline: Midnight, Sunday 17 August
Click for details:
https://www.nationalworldevents.com/sha-2025/
July 15, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Nominations are OPEN for Scotland’s Health Awards 2025!
Celebrate Scotland’s extraordinary health & social care heroes.
- 17 categories, including two new ones: Pharmacist & Healthcare Scientist
Deadline: Midnight, Sunday 17 August
Click for details:
https://www.nationalworldevents.com/sha-2025/
Celebrate Scotland’s extraordinary health & social care heroes.
- 17 categories, including two new ones: Pharmacist & Healthcare Scientist
Deadline: Midnight, Sunday 17 August
Click for details:
https://www.nationalworldevents.com/sha-2025/
Find out more about QNIS!
The new About Us section on our website shares the values, vision, and history of QNIS — championing community nursing and midwifery since 1889.
Click here to learn more:
https://www.qnis.org.uk/about-qnis/
#QNIS #CommunityNursing #AboutUs #ScottishNursing
The new About Us section on our website shares the values, vision, and history of QNIS — championing community nursing and midwifery since 1889.
Click here to learn more:
https://www.qnis.org.uk/about-qnis/
#QNIS #CommunityNursing #AboutUs #ScottishNursing
July 11, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Find out more about QNIS!
The new About Us section on our website shares the values, vision, and history of QNIS — championing community nursing and midwifery since 1889.
Click here to learn more:
https://www.qnis.org.uk/about-qnis/
#QNIS #CommunityNursing #AboutUs #ScottishNursing
The new About Us section on our website shares the values, vision, and history of QNIS — championing community nursing and midwifery since 1889.
Click here to learn more:
https://www.qnis.org.uk/about-qnis/
#QNIS #CommunityNursing #AboutUs #ScottishNursing
Our Patron, Her Majesty The Queen, hosted a reception for QNIS at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
You can read about it here: https://loom.ly/8ZNdWX0
You can read about it here: https://loom.ly/8ZNdWX0
July 3, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Our Patron, Her Majesty The Queen, hosted a reception for QNIS at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
You can read about it here: https://loom.ly/8ZNdWX0
You can read about it here: https://loom.ly/8ZNdWX0
Thinking about a career in community nursing or midwifery?
Our refreshed website includes a new careers section, full of inspiration.
Click to explore:
https://www.qnis.org.uk/community-careers/
#QNIS #CommunityNursing #NurseCareers
Our refreshed website includes a new careers section, full of inspiration.
Click to explore:
https://www.qnis.org.uk/community-careers/
#QNIS #CommunityNursing #NurseCareers
July 2, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Thinking about a career in community nursing or midwifery?
Our refreshed website includes a new careers section, full of inspiration.
Click to explore:
https://www.qnis.org.uk/community-careers/
#QNIS #CommunityNursing #NurseCareers
Our refreshed website includes a new careers section, full of inspiration.
Click to explore:
https://www.qnis.org.uk/community-careers/
#QNIS #CommunityNursing #NurseCareers
QNIS' CEND, Sarah Doyle and Emma Legge, Professional Nurse Lead (Leadership), yesterday attended the first regional board Queen’s Nurse gathering, supported by NHS community nurse leaders.
The event in Tayside was a great opportunity for QNs to reconnect and work on projects together.
The event in Tayside was a great opportunity for QNs to reconnect and work on projects together.
June 25, 2025 at 4:26 PM
QNIS' CEND, Sarah Doyle and Emma Legge, Professional Nurse Lead (Leadership), yesterday attended the first regional board Queen’s Nurse gathering, supported by NHS community nurse leaders.
The event in Tayside was a great opportunity for QNs to reconnect and work on projects together.
The event in Tayside was a great opportunity for QNs to reconnect and work on projects together.