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Motion · S6M-20450 · 15 Jan 2026

Queen’s Nursing Institute Scotland

Lodged by Joe FitzPatrick Standard Motion 21 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates the 18 community nurses from across Scotland who completed the Queen’s Nursing Institute Scotland’s (QNIS) 9-month development programme in 2025; commends NHS Tayside Team Leader, Elaine Whelan, who was awarded the title, Queen’s Nurse; understands that QNIS is a Scottish charity that works with community nurses and midwives to develop their professional skills so they can deliver outstanding patient care; acknowledges that the programme consists of residential and online workshops and individual coaching sessions that require participants to choose an issue for development that will have a significant impact on those they care for, and notes that this work focuses on promoting equity and inclusion.

Supporters (21)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.