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Char Martin

@tacp-char.bsky.social

Trainee ACP in Frailty Queen’s Nurse

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18 years ago I received my University Nursing badge and still wear it with pride

26.09.2025 06:18 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Forums in Focus: the RCN District and Community Nursing Forum
From providing high-quality care to being a constant presence for patients through highs and lows, community nurses make a real difference every day. Ola shares what being a community nurse means to her. Join our District and Community Nursing Forum F... Forums in Focus: the RCN District and Community Nursing Forum

“I wouldn't trade community nursing for any other type of nursing” 💬

Ola shares what being a community nurse means to her.
Watch: https://bit.ly/4lttHpR

Join our District & Community Nursing Forum Facebook group ➡️ https://bit.ly/47yHubm

Follow the Forum on Bluesky ➡️ ‪@rcndcnforum.bsky.social‬

18.08.2025 09:00 — 👍 7    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 3
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We are delighted to announce that following our 2025 application process, today we welcome 510 new Queen's Nurses! 😀

We now have over 3,300 Queen’s Nurses across England, Wales, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands and Isle of Man committed to the highest standard of patient care.

08.08.2025 11:44 — 👍 4    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 1
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📖 The July issue of the British Journal of Community Nursing features diverse collection of research, case studies, and core areas of community and district nursing practice.

Access full issue here: magonlinelibrary.com/toc/bjcn/cur...

#CommunityNursing #DistrictNursing #BJCN

16.07.2025 14:18 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 1

🧪 A case study detailing the use of the CURB-65 decision support tool in the community, with insights into practical implementation.

16.07.2025 14:20 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0
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The NHS 10 Year Health Plan will ensure more care will be available on your doorstep and from the comfort of your own home. Read more about the shift from hospital to community. www.gov.uk/government/p... 10year-health-plan-for-england-fit-for-the-future @nhsconfed.org @nhsengland.bsky.social

03.07.2025 13:23 — 👍 3    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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From an essay towards my MSc and now a published case study. I never dreamed of achieving this, thank you @theqicn.bsky.social for pairing me with Helen who supported, co-wrote and enabled this to happen.

www.magonlinelibrary.com/doi/abs/10.1...

03.07.2025 06:40 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

What a wonderful day shadowing the post take and SDEC team. Bumping into previous colleagues and building new networks, whilst also reminiscing about my time when I worked in the department 13 years ago

25.06.2025 18:27 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Research Advice Drop-In sessions Join a research surgery drop-in session with Donna Clements to ask questions in a supportive place and for advice and guidance.

📅 Join our next online Research Advice Drop-in Session this Friday 20th June, 1.10-1.50pm.

Donna Clements will be ready to answer your questions in a supportive place and for advice and guidance. Please come along for a chat!

Book your place👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/research-a...

16.06.2025 15:05 — 👍 3    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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What can be done differently to make the shift towards primary and community care a reality?

Our call to action is:
1️⃣ Prioritise, be consistent & clear.
2️⃣ Enable & support local innovation.
3️⃣ Focus on changing national financing, rules & culture.

Read now. www.kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-...

31.03.2025 13:34 — 👍 4    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 1
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Ambition to Lead Programme - The Queen's Institute of Community Nursing The programme is for experienced nurses and AHPs working in community settings in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

⏰ Applications for our Ambition to Lead leadership programme are open until Monday 7th April!

Don't miss out on this transformative opportunity 👇

Apply here - qicn.org.uk/explore-qicn...

25.03.2025 12:37 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Are you looking for funding to support your career and professional development? RCN Foundation education grants are now open!

Grants of up to £1,600 are available and you don’t need to be a member of the RCN to apply.

Applications close at 5pm on 12 May. Find out more and apply: bit.ly/3LOBroe

31.03.2025 09:44 — 👍 3    🔁 4    💬 0    📌 0
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The QICN Launches Handbook on Community Nurse Consultants - The Queen's Institute of Community Nursing The QICN has launched a new Handbook highlighting the vital role of Community Nurse Consultants (CNCs) in shaping the future of healthcare.

We've launched a new handbook on the vital role of Community Nurse Consultants (#CNCs) in shaping healthcare, authored by Dr. Barbara Stilwell, QICN Fellow, with input from CNCs.

Read more here: qicn.org.uk/news-and-eve...

13.03.2025 13:51 — 👍 7    🔁 4    💬 0    📌 0
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Hampshire and Isle of Wight NHS Foundation Trust Advancing Practice Conference today was informative and great to reflect on where my career has been and my hopes for the future

06.03.2025 17:48 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Huge congratulations Steph

05.03.2025 17:33 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Our #FNFAlumni Champions invite you to an event on 28 March in aid of FNF - celebrating Florence Nightingale!
~ 2-5pm
~ Embley, on to Romsey Abbey & Florence’s resting place
~ Afternoon tea + hear special guests Greta Westwood & Dame Yvonne Moores
Find out more at: https://tinyurl.com/5n7kf38t

27.02.2025 19:02 — 👍 4    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 1
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It’s been a good week, the article I submitted has now been peer reviewed and I have some valuable feedback for minor changes.
And now I have submitted my dissertation proposal 🤞

25.02.2025 22:18 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Join our #nursing #research drop-in session Friday 28 Feb for advice with Donna Clements, Clinical Research Nurse and Senior Research Leader at @NCHCresearch - whether you're just starting or already on your research journey!
Book here👉: qni.org.uk/news-and-eve...

13.02.2025 12:35 — 👍 2    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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Are you curious about #research but don't know where to start? Join us at our next free #CommunityNursing research advice drop-in session with Donna Clements, Clinical Research Nurse & Senior Research Leader, NCHC Research on Thurs 23 Jan.
Book here: qni.org.uk/news-and-eve...

06.01.2025 12:19 — 👍 4    🔁 5    💬 0    📌 0
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🌟 Join the Conversation: #NurseSky Chat on #PsychologicalSafety 🌟

What does it take to create a culture where everyone feels safe to speak up, take risks, and collaborate without fear?

Let’s talk about it!

🗓️ 26th Jan
⏰ 7:30PM GMT
🔖 Hashtags: #NurseSky #PsychSafety

Hope to see you there! 🗨️

06.01.2025 19:06 — 👍 14    🔁 8    💬 0    📌 4
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FREE EVENT - Hospital to home: can other countries show us the way? 📅

On 15th January in Westminster we'll explore lessons from around the world and what it will really take for this government to move more care into the community.

Register here: https://buff.ly/4fY1KEV

06.12.2024 09:27 — 👍 18    🔁 9    💬 1    📌 3
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12 actions to help manage winter pressures | British Geriatrics Society As winter approaches, BGS members across the country will be considering the impact that the change in seasons will have on their patients and services. These 12 actions are intended as a guide to the...

BGS issues stark warning to the new government ahead of winter: look after yourselves my #gerisky colleagues, it's going to be a tough ride ahead. @gerisoc.bsky.social 12 suggested actions www.bgs.org.uk/12winteracti...

06.12.2024 14:54 — 👍 14    🔁 5    💬 0    📌 0
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Calling all #NurseResearchers! We currently have 977 members of our #CommunityNursing #Research forum. Please help us reach 1000 and ensure funding for next year!

Join the network here👉: qni.org.uk/nursing-in-t...
@Ben_Bowers__

02.12.2024 11:47 — 👍 6    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0
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About the Forum - The Queen's Nursing Institute A collaborative research forum for community nurses operated by The Queen's Nursing Institute and launched in 2022.

Community nurse interested in learning more about research? Our QNI bitesize sessions are free and are recorded for you to catch up. Sign up for the Forum for free ⬇️ @theqni.bsky.social (no spam, just a monthly email)

@hattierocket.bsky.social @rosyroo.bsky.social

qni.org.uk/nursing-in-t...

01.12.2024 14:45 — 👍 21    🔁 13    💬 0    📌 1

Guideline directed medical therapy for heart failure for older people with frailty may do more harm than good, say Henry Woodford and colleagues
www.bmj.com/content/387/...

01.12.2024 20:27 — 👍 25    🔁 17    💬 1    📌 2
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A nurse sitting at a desk and typing on a keyboard. She wears a Queen's Nurse badge.

Deadline to submit abstracts for ICCHNR conference "The Race to Address Health Inequalities: Community Nursing in the Lead" fast approaching! Whether your work is big or small we want to hear from you! Find out more www.city.ac.uk/news-and-eve...

27.11.2024 09:39 — 👍 4    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Ok #NurseSky that's me over and out for the first #SkyChat... THANK YOU for being your brilliant selves, I can't wait for the next one which looks like it'll be hosted by @curiousbecks.bsky.social on #PsychSafety or @leannehpatrick.bsky.social on #FeminismInNursing 🫶

Keep an eye on the hashtag!

24.11.2024 20:13 — 👍 23    🔁 9    💬 4    📌 0
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Chris Whitty highlights that geriatricians can’t prevent frailty. A systematic, concerted public health and policy effort is required #bgsconf

21.11.2024 16:12 — 👍 98    🔁 30    💬 2    📌 4
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The Queen's Nursing Institute A national charity that supports all nurses working in the community in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, to give excellent patient care.

Hi Bluesky! 👋

We're The Queen’s Nursing Institute, a charity dedicated to improving the nursing care of people in the home and community.

Find out more 👉 qni.org.uk/explore-qni/...

21.11.2024 15:09 — 👍 35    🔁 19    💬 2    📌 1

@tacp-char is following 20 prominent accounts