The Queen’s Nursing Institute has changed its name as part of a rebrand to reflect its commitment to community nursing.
The charity, which has been dedicated to community nursing since its launch in 1887, will now be known as the Queen’s Institute of Community Nursing (QICN).
The new name will be officially unveiled today at the annual meeting of the charity’s network of Queen’s Nurses.
The QICN said the change highlighted the organisation’s commitment to promoting and supporting community nursing across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
The renaming of the charity also comes with a refreshed visual identity and an updated website.
The QICN said the new website would serve as a central hub of resources, news and professional development opportunities for nurses working in all settings and fields of practice in the community, including primary care and adult social care.
Dr Crystal Oldman, chief executive of the QICN, said: “Our new name, the Queen’s Institute of Community Nursing, more accurately reflects our mission and the vital role community nurses play in delivering high-quality patient care.
“This rebrand – an evolution not revolution – is a testament to our dedication to supporting and empowering community nurses and the individuals, carers, families and communities they serve.”
The rebrand comes as the QICN prepares for Dr Oldman, who had led the charity for more than 12 years, to step down.
It was announced last week that leading district nurse, Steph Lawrence, would take the helm of the charity from 1 July 2025, replacing Dr Oldman.
