Donna Clements
@researchnursed.bsky.social
NIHR Senior Research Leader for Community Nurses and Clinical Research Nurse, Norfolk, England - MSc Clinical Research - Philosophy: In the safety critical profession of nursing, research must be at the core, be transparent and be accessible.
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6 Nov 13:00-14:00
You’re invited to join a virtual seminar exploring CHART (Community Healthcare Alliance of Research Trusts) and its work to strengthen community healthcare research, a key part of the NHS 10-year plan. For more information about this seminar, please email anisah.hussain@nihr.ac.uk
You’re invited to join a virtual seminar exploring CHART (Community Healthcare Alliance of Research Trusts) and its work to strengthen community healthcare research, a key part of the NHS 10-year plan. For more information about this seminar, please email anisah.hussain@nihr.ac.uk
6 Nov 13:00-14:00
You’re invited to join a virtual seminar exploring CHART (Community Healthcare Alliance of Research Trusts) and its work to strengthen community healthcare research, a key part of the NHS 10-year plan. For more information about this seminar, please email anisah.hussain@nihr.ac.uk
You’re invited to join a virtual seminar exploring CHART (Community Healthcare Alliance of Research Trusts) and its work to strengthen community healthcare research, a key part of the NHS 10-year plan. For more information about this seminar, please email anisah.hussain@nihr.ac.uk
October 31, 2025 at 4:10 PM
6 Nov 13:00-14:00
You’re invited to join a virtual seminar exploring CHART (Community Healthcare Alliance of Research Trusts) and its work to strengthen community healthcare research, a key part of the NHS 10-year plan. For more information about this seminar, please email anisah.hussain@nihr.ac.uk
You’re invited to join a virtual seminar exploring CHART (Community Healthcare Alliance of Research Trusts) and its work to strengthen community healthcare research, a key part of the NHS 10-year plan. For more information about this seminar, please email anisah.hussain@nihr.ac.uk
Join me for our QICN Journal Club Thur 23rd Oct 14:30-15:30. We welcome all nurses working in community roles
Book your free place & receive the article for review, along with a reviewing template, by emailing Clare.McCraith@qicn.org.uk
@theqicn.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social @nchctrust.bsky.social
Book your free place & receive the article for review, along with a reviewing template, by emailing Clare.McCraith@qicn.org.uk
@theqicn.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social @nchctrust.bsky.social
October 2, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Join me for our QICN Journal Club Thur 23rd Oct 14:30-15:30. We welcome all nurses working in community roles
Book your free place & receive the article for review, along with a reviewing template, by emailing Clare.McCraith@qicn.org.uk
@theqicn.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social @nchctrust.bsky.social
Book your free place & receive the article for review, along with a reviewing template, by emailing Clare.McCraith@qicn.org.uk
@theqicn.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social @nchctrust.bsky.social
Join me for this month's community nurses research advice drop-in session Thurs 23rd Oct 13:10-13:50
To sign up for your free place visit qicn.org.uk/news-and-eve...
@theqicn.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social @nchctrust.bsky.social @rcn.org.uk @rcnlibraries.bsky.social
To sign up for your free place visit qicn.org.uk/news-and-eve...
@theqicn.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social @nchctrust.bsky.social @rcn.org.uk @rcnlibraries.bsky.social
October 2, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Join me for this month's community nurses research advice drop-in session Thurs 23rd Oct 13:10-13:50
To sign up for your free place visit qicn.org.uk/news-and-eve...
@theqicn.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social @nchctrust.bsky.social @rcn.org.uk @rcnlibraries.bsky.social
To sign up for your free place visit qicn.org.uk/news-and-eve...
@theqicn.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social @nchctrust.bsky.social @rcn.org.uk @rcnlibraries.bsky.social
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✨TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT✨
We're celebrating our incredible staff at NCH&C, honouring their contributions to patients, colleagues, & the community.
Good luck to all the finalists.💙
Thanks to Merit for sponsoring the REACH Awards.
#NCHCREACH #WeAreNCHC
We're celebrating our incredible staff at NCH&C, honouring their contributions to patients, colleagues, & the community.
Good luck to all the finalists.💙
Thanks to Merit for sponsoring the REACH Awards.
#NCHCREACH #WeAreNCHC
September 25, 2025 at 5:08 PM
✨TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT✨
We're celebrating our incredible staff at NCH&C, honouring their contributions to patients, colleagues, & the community.
Good luck to all the finalists.💙
Thanks to Merit for sponsoring the REACH Awards.
#NCHCREACH #WeAreNCHC
We're celebrating our incredible staff at NCH&C, honouring their contributions to patients, colleagues, & the community.
Good luck to all the finalists.💙
Thanks to Merit for sponsoring the REACH Awards.
#NCHCREACH #WeAreNCHC
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Our first award goes to Community Nurses, Ashleigh & Zoe, for winning the Living our Values Award.
They have shown exceptional compassion, creativity, & leadership in supporting a highly vulnerable young patient with complex mental health needs.
#NCHCREACH #WeAreNCHC
They have shown exceptional compassion, creativity, & leadership in supporting a highly vulnerable young patient with complex mental health needs.
#NCHCREACH #WeAreNCHC
September 25, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Our first award goes to Community Nurses, Ashleigh & Zoe, for winning the Living our Values Award.
They have shown exceptional compassion, creativity, & leadership in supporting a highly vulnerable young patient with complex mental health needs.
#NCHCREACH #WeAreNCHC
They have shown exceptional compassion, creativity, & leadership in supporting a highly vulnerable young patient with complex mental health needs.
#NCHCREACH #WeAreNCHC
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The winner of the Respect Award 2025 is Paul Findlay, Healthcare Assistant.
Paul consistently goes above and beyond to support his colleagues, often volunteering to attend joint visits to help lighten their workload.
#NCHCREACH #WeAreNCHC
Paul consistently goes above and beyond to support his colleagues, often volunteering to attend joint visits to help lighten their workload.
#NCHCREACH #WeAreNCHC
September 25, 2025 at 7:33 PM
The winner of the Respect Award 2025 is Paul Findlay, Healthcare Assistant.
Paul consistently goes above and beyond to support his colleagues, often volunteering to attend joint visits to help lighten their workload.
#NCHCREACH #WeAreNCHC
Paul consistently goes above and beyond to support his colleagues, often volunteering to attend joint visits to help lighten their workload.
#NCHCREACH #WeAreNCHC
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Congratulations to Poppy, Continence Team Lead, for winning the Staff Experience Award. Her colleagues nominated her for boosting team morale and being a caring, approachable leader.
Thank you to Birketts LLP for sponsoring this award. #NCHCREACH #WeAreNCHC
Thank you to Birketts LLP for sponsoring this award. #NCHCREACH #WeAreNCHC
September 25, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Congratulations to Poppy, Continence Team Lead, for winning the Staff Experience Award. Her colleagues nominated her for boosting team morale and being a caring, approachable leader.
Thank you to Birketts LLP for sponsoring this award. #NCHCREACH #WeAreNCHC
Thank you to Birketts LLP for sponsoring this award. #NCHCREACH #WeAreNCHC
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Community Nurse Katie Yule won the Patient Experience Award for learning sign language to better communicate with patients who are deaf or have additional needs.
Positive feedback has led her to teach this skill to colleagues to improve patient care.
#NCHCREACH #WeAreNCHC
Positive feedback has led her to teach this skill to colleagues to improve patient care.
#NCHCREACH #WeAreNCHC
September 25, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Community Nurse Katie Yule won the Patient Experience Award for learning sign language to better communicate with patients who are deaf or have additional needs.
Positive feedback has led her to teach this skill to colleagues to improve patient care.
#NCHCREACH #WeAreNCHC
Positive feedback has led her to teach this skill to colleagues to improve patient care.
#NCHCREACH #WeAreNCHC
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Congratulations to Suzanna, Lead Podiatrist, for winning the Improvement Award.
Suzanna showed strong leadership, guiding the podiatry team through a summer of development with innovative & compassionate methods.
Thanks to G4S for sponsoring this award.
#NCHCREACH #WeAreNCHC
Suzanna showed strong leadership, guiding the podiatry team through a summer of development with innovative & compassionate methods.
Thanks to G4S for sponsoring this award.
#NCHCREACH #WeAreNCHC
September 25, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Congratulations to Suzanna, Lead Podiatrist, for winning the Improvement Award.
Suzanna showed strong leadership, guiding the podiatry team through a summer of development with innovative & compassionate methods.
Thanks to G4S for sponsoring this award.
#NCHCREACH #WeAreNCHC
Suzanna showed strong leadership, guiding the podiatry team through a summer of development with innovative & compassionate methods.
Thanks to G4S for sponsoring this award.
#NCHCREACH #WeAreNCHC
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The winner of the Quality Award goes to Mark Dobson. Demonstrating exceptional ownership and pride, Mark consistently exceeds expectations, both in daily duties and through self-initiated improvements that benefit staff, patients, and visitors.
#NCHCREACH #WeAreNCHC
#NCHCREACH #WeAreNCHC
September 25, 2025 at 8:05 PM
The winner of the Quality Award goes to Mark Dobson. Demonstrating exceptional ownership and pride, Mark consistently exceeds expectations, both in daily duties and through self-initiated improvements that benefit staff, patients, and visitors.
#NCHCREACH #WeAreNCHC
#NCHCREACH #WeAreNCHC
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Huge congratulations to Kunal Ruchaya, Head of Corporate Finance, on winning the Integrity Award!
Kunal showed integrity, resilience & compassion while leading through a highly challenging matter - supporting colleagues & ensuring nothing was missed.
#NCHCREACH #WeAreNCHC
Kunal showed integrity, resilience & compassion while leading through a highly challenging matter - supporting colleagues & ensuring nothing was missed.
#NCHCREACH #WeAreNCHC
September 25, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Huge congratulations to Kunal Ruchaya, Head of Corporate Finance, on winning the Integrity Award!
Kunal showed integrity, resilience & compassion while leading through a highly challenging matter - supporting colleagues & ensuring nothing was missed.
#NCHCREACH #WeAreNCHC
Kunal showed integrity, resilience & compassion while leading through a highly challenging matter - supporting colleagues & ensuring nothing was missed.
#NCHCREACH #WeAreNCHC
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Congratulations to our Learner of the Year Award joint winners – Alice Belshaw & Alison Jordon.
Alice, HCA Apprentice on Beech Ward, has shown adaptability, positivity & professionalism, becoming a valued team member.
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Alice, HCA Apprentice on Beech Ward, has shown adaptability, positivity & professionalism, becoming a valued team member.
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September 25, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Congratulations to our Learner of the Year Award joint winners – Alice Belshaw & Alison Jordon.
Alice, HCA Apprentice on Beech Ward, has shown adaptability, positivity & professionalism, becoming a valued team member.
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Alice, HCA Apprentice on Beech Ward, has shown adaptability, positivity & professionalism, becoming a valued team member.
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Huge congratulations to Grant! We value his contribution to research as NIHR Research Champion. The experience and fresh perspective he brings is essential in making our work better🎊🤩
#NIHRResearchChampion
@nihr.bsky.social @nchctrust.bsky.social
#NIHRResearchChampion
@nihr.bsky.social @nchctrust.bsky.social
Grant Long wins the Volunteer of the Year Award after receiving numerous nominations across the Trust.
A dedicated volunteer at Norwich Place for six years, his empathy, creativity, and dedication make him invaluable to both research and patient communities.
#NCHCREACH #WeAreNCHC
A dedicated volunteer at Norwich Place for six years, his empathy, creativity, and dedication make him invaluable to both research and patient communities.
#NCHCREACH #WeAreNCHC
September 26, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Huge congratulations to Grant! We value his contribution to research as NIHR Research Champion. The experience and fresh perspective he brings is essential in making our work better🎊🤩
#NIHRResearchChampion
@nihr.bsky.social @nchctrust.bsky.social
#NIHRResearchChampion
@nihr.bsky.social @nchctrust.bsky.social
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Norwich North Four Community & Therapy & Urgent Community Response (North) teams won the Patient Choice Award for their outstanding, compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring dignity & comfort for patients & families.
Thanks to @nchccharitablefund.bsky.social for sponsoring.
#NCHCREACH #WeAreNCHC
Thanks to @nchccharitablefund.bsky.social for sponsoring.
#NCHCREACH #WeAreNCHC
September 25, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Norwich North Four Community & Therapy & Urgent Community Response (North) teams won the Patient Choice Award for their outstanding, compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring dignity & comfort for patients & families.
Thanks to @nchccharitablefund.bsky.social for sponsoring.
#NCHCREACH #WeAreNCHC
Thanks to @nchccharitablefund.bsky.social for sponsoring.
#NCHCREACH #WeAreNCHC
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Congratulations to the Starfish+ team for winning Team of the Year. Their child-centred interventions reduce admissions, boost attendance, & strengthen family bonds, setting a benchmark for care & influencing national practices.
Thanks to Merit for sponsoring. #NCHCREACH #WeAreNCHC
Thanks to Merit for sponsoring. #NCHCREACH #WeAreNCHC
September 25, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Congratulations to the Starfish+ team for winning Team of the Year. Their child-centred interventions reduce admissions, boost attendance, & strengthen family bonds, setting a benchmark for care & influencing national practices.
Thanks to Merit for sponsoring. #NCHCREACH #WeAreNCHC
Thanks to Merit for sponsoring. #NCHCREACH #WeAreNCHC
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Employee of the Year 2025 goes to 🥁… Suzanna Grimes! 🎉
Chosen by our CEO, Matthew Winn, this award recognises Suzanna’s exceptional contribution and the way she consistently embodies our values and behaviours.
#NCHCREACH #WeAreNCHC
Chosen by our CEO, Matthew Winn, this award recognises Suzanna’s exceptional contribution and the way she consistently embodies our values and behaviours.
#NCHCREACH #WeAreNCHC
September 25, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Employee of the Year 2025 goes to 🥁… Suzanna Grimes! 🎉
Chosen by our CEO, Matthew Winn, this award recognises Suzanna’s exceptional contribution and the way she consistently embodies our values and behaviours.
#NCHCREACH #WeAreNCHC
Chosen by our CEO, Matthew Winn, this award recognises Suzanna’s exceptional contribution and the way she consistently embodies our values and behaviours.
#NCHCREACH #WeAreNCHC
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The Special Recognition Chair’s Award, chosen by Chair Lynda Thomas, honours Graham Nice for exceptional contributions to trust priorities, strategic ambitions, or outstanding patient care. #NCHCREACH #WeAreNCHC
September 25, 2025 at 8:53 PM
The Special Recognition Chair’s Award, chosen by Chair Lynda Thomas, honours Graham Nice for exceptional contributions to trust priorities, strategic ambitions, or outstanding patient care. #NCHCREACH #WeAreNCHC
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Are you a nurse working in a community setting, primary care or social care with an idea for how to use gardens and gardening to benefit people's physical, mental or emotional health?🌿
Apply for a National Garden Scheme Elsie Wagg (Innovation) Scholarship!
Read more👉 qicn.org.uk/news-and-eve...
Apply for a National Garden Scheme Elsie Wagg (Innovation) Scholarship!
Read more👉 qicn.org.uk/news-and-eve...
September 1, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Are you a nurse working in a community setting, primary care or social care with an idea for how to use gardens and gardening to benefit people's physical, mental or emotional health?🌿
Apply for a National Garden Scheme Elsie Wagg (Innovation) Scholarship!
Read more👉 qicn.org.uk/news-and-eve...
Apply for a National Garden Scheme Elsie Wagg (Innovation) Scholarship!
Read more👉 qicn.org.uk/news-and-eve...
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Thank you to Old Catton Medical Practice for hosting a community engagement event last week. A wonderful afternoon was had sharing resources, engaging with patients & networking with other health & social care providers.
An excellent example of collaborative working between NCH&C & our partners.
An excellent example of collaborative working between NCH&C & our partners.
July 30, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Thank you to Old Catton Medical Practice for hosting a community engagement event last week. A wonderful afternoon was had sharing resources, engaging with patients & networking with other health & social care providers.
An excellent example of collaborative working between NCH&C & our partners.
An excellent example of collaborative working between NCH&C & our partners.
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We're delighted that following an internal process, two members of QICN staff have started new roles:
- Dr Cate Wood is now Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Nursing Programmes (Leadership)
- Edina Pető has become our new Head of Commercial Operations.
👉 qicn.org.uk/news-and-eve...
- Dr Cate Wood is now Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Nursing Programmes (Leadership)
- Edina Pető has become our new Head of Commercial Operations.
👉 qicn.org.uk/news-and-eve...
July 30, 2025 at 1:43 PM
We're delighted that following an internal process, two members of QICN staff have started new roles:
- Dr Cate Wood is now Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Nursing Programmes (Leadership)
- Edina Pető has become our new Head of Commercial Operations.
👉 qicn.org.uk/news-and-eve...
- Dr Cate Wood is now Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Nursing Programmes (Leadership)
- Edina Pető has become our new Head of Commercial Operations.
👉 qicn.org.uk/news-and-eve...
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The RCN International Nursing Research Conference is coming to Exeter, 8-10 September 2025!
🔍 Explore cutting-edge research, connect with global leaders in nursing, and be part of the conversations shaping the future of healthcare.
Book your place ➡️ buff.ly/SJjO6nR buff.ly/zTVxTlL
🔍 Explore cutting-edge research, connect with global leaders in nursing, and be part of the conversations shaping the future of healthcare.
Book your place ➡️ buff.ly/SJjO6nR buff.ly/zTVxTlL
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July 31, 2025 at 3:03 PM
The RCN International Nursing Research Conference is coming to Exeter, 8-10 September 2025!
🔍 Explore cutting-edge research, connect with global leaders in nursing, and be part of the conversations shaping the future of healthcare.
Book your place ➡️ buff.ly/SJjO6nR buff.ly/zTVxTlL
🔍 Explore cutting-edge research, connect with global leaders in nursing, and be part of the conversations shaping the future of healthcare.
Book your place ➡️ buff.ly/SJjO6nR buff.ly/zTVxTlL
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📢We are delighted to announce that our #QICNConference2025: 'Leading Equitable Care', is now open for bookings!
📅 7–9 October 2025
Hear expert speakers, explore key issues, and reflect on how we can build fairer, more inclusive services.
👉 Find out more: qicn.org.uk/news-and-eve...
📅 7–9 October 2025
Hear expert speakers, explore key issues, and reflect on how we can build fairer, more inclusive services.
👉 Find out more: qicn.org.uk/news-and-eve...
July 1, 2025 at 2:10 PM
📢We are delighted to announce that our #QICNConference2025: 'Leading Equitable Care', is now open for bookings!
📅 7–9 October 2025
Hear expert speakers, explore key issues, and reflect on how we can build fairer, more inclusive services.
👉 Find out more: qicn.org.uk/news-and-eve...
📅 7–9 October 2025
Hear expert speakers, explore key issues, and reflect on how we can build fairer, more inclusive services.
👉 Find out more: qicn.org.uk/news-and-eve...
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I have some lovely news to share ! Thank you to all my amazing mentors, colleagues and team; research is collaboration at its best
We are delighted to share that our colleague @drbenbowers.bsky.social QN, a clinical academic community nurse, has been appointed Assistant Professor of Primary Care at the University of Cambridge.👏🎊
Read more 👉 qicn.org.uk/news-and-eve...
Read more 👉 qicn.org.uk/news-and-eve...
June 27, 2025 at 7:24 PM
I have some lovely news to share ! Thank you to all my amazing mentors, colleagues and team; research is collaboration at its best
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We are pleased to announce that Dr Ben Bowers has been appointed to the role of Assistant Professor of Primary Care within the PCU.
In this new role, Dr Bowers will continue to address complex, system-wide end-of-life care problems and improve dying care at home.
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In this new role, Dr Bowers will continue to address complex, system-wide end-of-life care problems and improve dying care at home.
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June 30, 2025 at 10:39 AM
We are pleased to announce that Dr Ben Bowers has been appointed to the role of Assistant Professor of Primary Care within the PCU.
In this new role, Dr Bowers will continue to address complex, system-wide end-of-life care problems and improve dying care at home.
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In this new role, Dr Bowers will continue to address complex, system-wide end-of-life care problems and improve dying care at home.
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As @crystaloldman.bsky.social prepares to step down as Chief Executive of The QICN today, 30 June 2025, we want to say a heartfelt thank you Her incredible leadership, inspiring vision, and deep commitment to community nursing have meant so much to all of us. ❤️
Read more: qicn.org.uk/news-and-eve...
Read more: qicn.org.uk/news-and-eve...
June 30, 2025 at 2:00 PM
As @crystaloldman.bsky.social prepares to step down as Chief Executive of The QICN today, 30 June 2025, we want to say a heartfelt thank you Her incredible leadership, inspiring vision, and deep commitment to community nursing have meant so much to all of us. ❤️
Read more: qicn.org.uk/news-and-eve...
Read more: qicn.org.uk/news-and-eve...