Dr Amanda Young
@dramandayoung.bsky.social
Director of Nursing Programmes at the Queen’s Nursing Institute
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The Queen’s Institute of Community Nursing (QICN) has today launched a new ‘Faculty of General Practice Nursing’ – described as a ‘professional home’ for nurses in general practice.
QICN unveils new ‘Faculty of General Practice Nursing’
The Queen’s Institute of Community Nursing (QICN) has today launched a new ‘Faculty of General Practice Nursing’
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June 6, 2025 at 3:12 PM
The Queen’s Institute of Community Nursing (QICN) has today launched a new ‘Faculty of General Practice Nursing’ – described as a ‘professional home’ for nurses in general practice.
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(1/2) Catherine Best QN has written two blogs for #InternationalNursesDay 🙌
The first emphasises the importance of nurses celebrating International Nurses Day and recognising the unique contribution they make to improving national, international and global economies.👉 qicn.org.uk/internationa...
The first emphasises the importance of nurses celebrating International Nurses Day and recognising the unique contribution they make to improving national, international and global economies.👉 qicn.org.uk/internationa...
May 12, 2025 at 10:17 AM
(1/2) Catherine Best QN has written two blogs for #InternationalNursesDay 🙌
The first emphasises the importance of nurses celebrating International Nurses Day and recognising the unique contribution they make to improving national, international and global economies.👉 qicn.org.uk/internationa...
The first emphasises the importance of nurses celebrating International Nurses Day and recognising the unique contribution they make to improving national, international and global economies.👉 qicn.org.uk/internationa...
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(2/2) One of the themes of #InternationalNursesDay is Nurses' Health and Wellbeing. In Catherine Best’s second blog, she emphasises the importance of nurses making self-care a priority and offers some tips to nurses, managers and leaders.
👉 qicn.org.uk/taking-real-... #NursesHealthandWellbeing
👉 qicn.org.uk/taking-real-... #NursesHealthandWellbeing
May 12, 2025 at 10:19 AM
(2/2) One of the themes of #InternationalNursesDay is Nurses' Health and Wellbeing. In Catherine Best’s second blog, she emphasises the importance of nurses making self-care a priority and offers some tips to nurses, managers and leaders.
👉 qicn.org.uk/taking-real-... #NursesHealthandWellbeing
👉 qicn.org.uk/taking-real-... #NursesHealthandWellbeing
Fabulous weekend park walk with Millie for international nurses day with an open water swim to start training for the serpentine swim followed by a visit to Bassetts open garden in Essex #NGS #QICN #firogers #becksdaniels
May 11, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Fabulous weekend park walk with Millie for international nurses day with an open water swim to start training for the serpentine swim followed by a visit to Bassetts open garden in Essex #NGS #QICN #firogers #becksdaniels
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Wonderful few days delivering @theqicn.bsky.social
workshops with @dramandayoung.bsky.social
Community Nurse Innovation Projects. Inspiring #communitynurses leading #innovation and making a difference in the community.
workshops with @dramandayoung.bsky.social
Community Nurse Innovation Projects. Inspiring #communitynurses leading #innovation and making a difference in the community.
April 25, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Wonderful few days delivering @theqicn.bsky.social
workshops with @dramandayoung.bsky.social
Community Nurse Innovation Projects. Inspiring #communitynurses leading #innovation and making a difference in the community.
workshops with @dramandayoung.bsky.social
Community Nurse Innovation Projects. Inspiring #communitynurses leading #innovation and making a difference in the community.
Lovely visit to Kirtling Tower @ngsopengardens.bsky.social @theqicn.bsky.social @firogers3.bsky.social
March 23, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Lovely visit to Kirtling Tower @ngsopengardens.bsky.social @theqicn.bsky.social @firogers3.bsky.social
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Brilliant working with expert Project lead Kirit Sehmbi to raise awareness #YoungCarers in communities where #Communitynurses are often only professional involved & ideally placed to identify & support #YoungCarersActionDay @dramandayoung.bsky.social @shutcake.bsky.social @andymcgowan.bsky.social
To mark Young Carers Action Day we’ve got another brilliant blog. The QNI’s Homeless & Inclusion Health Project Lead Kirit Sehmbi has highlighted the experiences of Young Carers from marginalised populations and explains how community nurses can raise awareness.
👉 qni.org.uk/who-cares-th...
👉 qni.org.uk/who-cares-th...
Who Cares? The Hidden Young Carers in Marginalised Populations - The Queen's Nursing Institute
The QNI's Homeless & Inclusion Health Lead highlights the hidden young carers in marginalised populations.
qni.org.uk
March 13, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Brilliant working with expert Project lead Kirit Sehmbi to raise awareness #YoungCarers in communities where #Communitynurses are often only professional involved & ideally placed to identify & support #YoungCarersActionDay @dramandayoung.bsky.social @shutcake.bsky.social @andymcgowan.bsky.social
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We are delighted to reveal our exciting news: we have changed our name and are now known officially as The Queen's Institute of Community Nursing!
Find out more here: qicn.org.uk/news-and-eve...
Find out more here: qicn.org.uk/news-and-eve...
March 13, 2025 at 10:44 AM
We are delighted to reveal our exciting news: we have changed our name and are now known officially as The Queen's Institute of Community Nursing!
Find out more here: qicn.org.uk/news-and-eve...
Find out more here: qicn.org.uk/news-and-eve...
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Brilliant first two days with
@dramandayoung.bsky.social inspirational community nurses & co- leads. Projects that will make a difference to the communities they serve. Look forward to the year ahead! Committed, motivated, enthusiastic…. @burdetttrust.bsky.social @ngsopengardens.bsky.social
@dramandayoung.bsky.social inspirational community nurses & co- leads. Projects that will make a difference to the communities they serve. Look forward to the year ahead! Committed, motivated, enthusiastic…. @burdetttrust.bsky.social @ngsopengardens.bsky.social
Thanks to all who joined us for a productive day as we kicked off this year's #CommunityNursingInnovationProgramme, including Elsie Wagg Scholarships supported by @ngsopengardens.bsky.social, & Diabetes projects funded by the Burdett Trust. We can't wait to see the projects come to fruition! 🌱👏
March 6, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Brilliant first two days with
@dramandayoung.bsky.social inspirational community nurses & co- leads. Projects that will make a difference to the communities they serve. Look forward to the year ahead! Committed, motivated, enthusiastic…. @burdetttrust.bsky.social @ngsopengardens.bsky.social
@dramandayoung.bsky.social inspirational community nurses & co- leads. Projects that will make a difference to the communities they serve. Look forward to the year ahead! Committed, motivated, enthusiastic…. @burdetttrust.bsky.social @ngsopengardens.bsky.social
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oooo can’t wait 🤔!
We've got big news to share...we will be announcing it on 13 March at the Queen's Nurse Annual Meeting, so watch this space! #ComingSoon
March 4, 2025 at 6:45 PM
oooo can’t wait 🤔!
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Exciting new Leadership Programme opportunity for experienced nurses and AHP’s ⬇️
We are delighted to announce that the applications for our 'Ambition to Lead' Leadership Programme 2025 are now open! The 12-month programme is open to experienced nurses and ANPs working in the community, primary care, and social care.
Apply here 👉
qni.org.uk/explore-qni/...
Apply here 👉
qni.org.uk/explore-qni/...
Ambition to Lead Programme - The Queen's Nursing Institute
The programme is for experienced nurses and AHPs working in community settings in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
qni.org.uk
February 25, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Exciting new Leadership Programme opportunity for experienced nurses and AHP’s ⬇️
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Thank you for all of your campaigning on this issue. I am hopeful that we will finally make progress now we have a Labour Government 🙏🏾
Thanks to everyone who has contacted their MP this weekend in support of @dawnbutlerbrent.bsky.social 10 minute bill
🚨NEW: On Tuesday 11th February, I will introduce a Ten Minute Rule Bill seeking to make ‘nurse’ a protected title in UK law.
Pleased to have support from and build on the vital Protect Nurse campaign. #ProtectNurse
Read more: www.dawnbutler.org.uk/ten_minute_r...
Pleased to have support from and build on the vital Protect Nurse campaign. #ProtectNurse
Read more: www.dawnbutler.org.uk/ten_minute_r...
February 9, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Thank you for all of your campaigning on this issue. I am hopeful that we will finally make progress now we have a Labour Government 🙏🏾
First NGS visit this year to Horkesley Hall Essex fabulous snowdrops @ngsopengardens.bsky.social @theqni.bsky.social @horkesleyhall
February 8, 2025 at 2:03 PM
First NGS visit this year to Horkesley Hall Essex fabulous snowdrops @ngsopengardens.bsky.social @theqni.bsky.social @horkesleyhall
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A pioneering educational initiative for #GeneralPracticeNurses has received strong endorsement following an independent evaluation.
Read it here👉: qni.org.uk/news-and-eve...
Read it here👉: qni.org.uk/news-and-eve...
General Practice Nursing Foundation School Receives Strong Endorsement - The Queen's Nursing Institute
A pioneering educational initiative for General Practice Nurses has received strong endorsement following an independent evaluation.
qni.org.uk
January 9, 2025 at 3:29 PM
A pioneering educational initiative for #GeneralPracticeNurses has received strong endorsement following an independent evaluation.
Read it here👉: qni.org.uk/news-and-eve...
Read it here👉: qni.org.uk/news-and-eve...
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In light of Meta moving away from fact-checking, we want to highlight the @pifonline.bsky.social's PIF Tick which sets robust health info standards. We're proud to be part of the PIF Tick family, producing trusted health info for everyone. #HealthInformation #TrustworthySources
January 8, 2025 at 10:09 AM
In light of Meta moving away from fact-checking, we want to highlight the @pifonline.bsky.social's PIF Tick which sets robust health info standards. We're proud to be part of the PIF Tick family, producing trusted health info for everyone. #HealthInformation #TrustworthySources
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If you are a healthcare worker who is struggling with work or life pressures, we have a host of support links listed on our website www.nursesuicidestudy.com/support
January 3, 2025 at 7:14 PM
If you are a healthcare worker who is struggling with work or life pressures, we have a host of support links listed on our website www.nursesuicidestudy.com/support
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Great opportunity to start the new year with an exciting new role - come & join our fabulous team @ihealthvisiting.bsky.social as our new Director of Programmes (Learning & Development) & make a significant impact on the HV profession & outcomes for 👶🏿👶🏼👶🏾, families & communities we serve 👇
New career opportunity to join iHV.
We are seeking an operational and people-focused Director of Programmes (Learning and Development) to join our Executive team and play a key role in developing our portfolio of programmes.
https://buff.ly/4fG6cXL
#HVJobs #HealthVisiting
We are seeking an operational and people-focused Director of Programmes (Learning and Development) to join our Executive team and play a key role in developing our portfolio of programmes.
https://buff.ly/4fG6cXL
#HVJobs #HealthVisiting
January 3, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Great opportunity to start the new year with an exciting new role - come & join our fabulous team @ihealthvisiting.bsky.social as our new Director of Programmes (Learning & Development) & make a significant impact on the HV profession & outcomes for 👶🏿👶🏼👶🏾, families & communities we serve 👇
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Notable difference from moving from a NHS ambulance service (struggles to retain experience) to New Zealand (keeps very experienced staff) in terms of productivity, decision making and overall patient care!
My latest @bmj.com on why an experienced workforce is necessary for safety and productivity www.bmj.com/content/387/...
“Rookie factor”: why healthcare workforce policy needs to embrace experience
What price experience? I have been working across several safety critical industries for years and in terms of the approaches that these industries take to workforce issues there are some stark differ...
www.bmj.com
January 4, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Notable difference from moving from a NHS ambulance service (struggles to retain experience) to New Zealand (keeps very experienced staff) in terms of productivity, decision making and overall patient care!
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The government will only achieve a successful digital NHS with the support of patients and the public.
Our latest polling shows the need to engage with people across all social groups to ensure that health care technologies work for everyone ⬇️
https://buff.ly/49H4cgq
Our latest polling shows the need to engage with people across all social groups to ensure that health care technologies work for everyone ⬇️
https://buff.ly/49H4cgq
How does the public feel about health technologies and data?
This analysis outlines the findings of our public survey on attitudes towards health technologies and data – and what they suggest for engaging with the public.
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December 30, 2024 at 1:00 PM
The government will only achieve a successful digital NHS with the support of patients and the public.
Our latest polling shows the need to engage with people across all social groups to ensure that health care technologies work for everyone ⬇️
https://buff.ly/49H4cgq
Our latest polling shows the need to engage with people across all social groups to ensure that health care technologies work for everyone ⬇️
https://buff.ly/49H4cgq
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I do love a game of Jenga. But not when community healthcare is the tower that’s collapsing!
COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE - COLLAPSE
UK population ⬆️7% - 2012-24
❌GPs ⬇️ 7%
❌District nurses ⬇️42%
❌Health Visitors ⬇️30%
❌Learning Disability Nurses⬇️23%
❌School Nurses⬇️25%
❌Nursing home beds ⬇️ 12%
❌Residential Care home beds ⬇️16%
❌Social care cuts
Fund not reform!
@rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social
UK population ⬆️7% - 2012-24
❌GPs ⬇️ 7%
❌District nurses ⬇️42%
❌Health Visitors ⬇️30%
❌Learning Disability Nurses⬇️23%
❌School Nurses⬇️25%
❌Nursing home beds ⬇️ 12%
❌Residential Care home beds ⬇️16%
❌Social care cuts
Fund not reform!
@rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social
December 27, 2024 at 10:48 AM
I do love a game of Jenga. But not when community healthcare is the tower that’s collapsing!
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Growing Hope have released new dates for free Zoom training (from their therapists) for parents/carers of children with additional needs. 📣 They are also looking to expand their free therapy and parent/sibling support provision across the UK in 2025!
Sign up at growinghope.org.uk/parenttraining
Sign up at growinghope.org.uk/parenttraining
Parent Training
growinghope.org.uk
December 11, 2024 at 1:43 PM
Growing Hope have released new dates for free Zoom training (from their therapists) for parents/carers of children with additional needs. 📣 They are also looking to expand their free therapy and parent/sibling support provision across the UK in 2025!
Sign up at growinghope.org.uk/parenttraining
Sign up at growinghope.org.uk/parenttraining
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‘A call for nursing voices in shaping the 10-year plan’
Lucy Gillespie, from Skills for Care, encourages nursing colleagues to get their voice heard and take part in a major consultation on government health and social care policy. #nurse #socialcare #workforce
www.nursingtimes.net/social-care/...
Lucy Gillespie, from Skills for Care, encourages nursing colleagues to get their voice heard and take part in a major consultation on government health and social care policy. #nurse #socialcare #workforce
www.nursingtimes.net/social-care/...
‘A call for nursing voices in shaping the 10-year plan’
Last month, I took part in a panel discussion during the 2024 Nursing Times Workforce Summit in ...
www.nursingtimes.net
December 11, 2024 at 4:41 PM
‘A call for nursing voices in shaping the 10-year plan’
Lucy Gillespie, from Skills for Care, encourages nursing colleagues to get their voice heard and take part in a major consultation on government health and social care policy. #nurse #socialcare #workforce
www.nursingtimes.net/social-care/...
Lucy Gillespie, from Skills for Care, encourages nursing colleagues to get their voice heard and take part in a major consultation on government health and social care policy. #nurse #socialcare #workforce
www.nursingtimes.net/social-care/...
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🎄 The QNI has launched its Christmas Giving campaign to raise funds for its Support for Nurses programme which provides vital assistance to community nurses.
Find out more about the QNI's Christmas Giving Campaign and how you can support us here 👉 qni.org.uk/news-and-eve...
Find out more about the QNI's Christmas Giving Campaign and how you can support us here 👉 qni.org.uk/news-and-eve...
December 11, 2024 at 3:08 PM
🎄 The QNI has launched its Christmas Giving campaign to raise funds for its Support for Nurses programme which provides vital assistance to community nurses.
Find out more about the QNI's Christmas Giving Campaign and how you can support us here 👉 qni.org.uk/news-and-eve...
Find out more about the QNI's Christmas Giving Campaign and how you can support us here 👉 qni.org.uk/news-and-eve...
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Join us this Thursday for our next #CareHomeNurses Network meeting, the theme is 'Best Practice in #CatheterCare' and will feature Caroline Crump, Clinical Nurse Specialist Continence Urology and Colorectal Service (CUCS).
Book your free place here: qni.org.uk/news-and-eve... #AdultSocialCare
Book your free place here: qni.org.uk/news-and-eve... #AdultSocialCare
December 10, 2024 at 10:30 AM
Join us this Thursday for our next #CareHomeNurses Network meeting, the theme is 'Best Practice in #CatheterCare' and will feature Caroline Crump, Clinical Nurse Specialist Continence Urology and Colorectal Service (CUCS).
Book your free place here: qni.org.uk/news-and-eve... #AdultSocialCare
Book your free place here: qni.org.uk/news-and-eve... #AdultSocialCare