Making Space dementia specialist awarded prestigious Queen’s Nurse title

Awarded annually by community nursing charity The Queen’s Nursing Institute (QNI), the title indicates that the holder shows the highest level of commitment to patient care, learning and leadership.

Responsible for supporting Making Space’s nationwide dementia services, Kathryn is one of only 270 consultant Admiral nurse across the whole of the UK, working directly with the families of people who are living with dementia.

Kath said: “When you become a nurse, you’re part of a family of professionals who want to do the best for people.

“The Queen’s Nurse commitment is to provide the best care to the individuals, carers, families and communities you serve, and this encapsulates perfectly what nursing means to me.

“Being recognised as a Queen’s Nurse and becoming part of such an historic institute is an incredible honour and something I’ve aspired to for many years.

“The title opens up a whole new world of expertise and experience to me. As part of the QNI community, I now have a network of peers across England and Wales who I can learn from and share experiences with. There are so many opportunities to embrace and groups I can take part in – the title takes me into a whole new sphere of nursing.”

Dr Crystal Oldman CBE, chief executive, QNI, said: “On behalf of the QNI I would like to congratulate Kathryn and welcome her as a Queen’s Nurse. Queen’s Nurses serve as leaders and role models in community nursing, delivering high quality health care across the country.

“The application and assessment process to become a Queen’s Nurse is rigorous and requires clear commitment to improving care for patients, their families and carers. We look forward to working with Kathryn and all the other new Queen’s Nurses who have received the title this year.”

Rachel Peacock, chief executive, Making Space, said: “Kath is a much valued member of our team and we’re delighted she has been recognised with this thoroughly deserved title. As a Queen’s Nurse, the knowledge and experience she gains will be shared across the organisation for the benefit of all our nurses, carers and the people we support. Her continued dedication and commitment help us to develop best practice and deliver the very best care.”