The Queen’s Nurses represent diverse specialisms and taken together the book provides a glimpse into a world of professional expertise and person-centred care that is not often portrayed in the wider media.

'We must all be aware of the importance of raising the alarm when we think something may be wrong, for ultimately this action may just save a patient’s life and potentially someone’s career.'

Queen's Nurse Mike Passfield, Clinical Operations Director for the Trust’s large scale vaccination centres, was part of the welcoming party

A Learning Resource for Public Health Nurses

This project sought to improve the health care of non-English speaking patients, and reduce inequality of access to health care within South Warwickshire. It taught patients health-related English to reduce reliance on translation services.

Children receive dedicated support for long term conditions such as diabetes from a multi-disciplinary team. There are risks associated with the transition to adult services, due to a whole range of factors.

The aim of the project was to develop a specialist, nurse-led GP practice based viral Hepatitis service within Lambeth and Southwark.

The use of ‘health champions’ has proven to have a significant impact on fellow users’ attitudes and knowledge about health, accepting of lifestyle advice and access to medical care, especially in primary care.

The service offers housing and support for homeless people with complex needs including addiction, a history of offending, and with issues around mental or physical health.

Bradford Respite and Intermediate Care Support Service (BRICSS) is an intermediate care facility providing respite accommodation for vulnerable patients on discharge from hospital.

The Hastings Homeless Service runs five sessions a week staffed by volunteers and healthcare professionals, including nurses.