Rachel Watson and Sharron Tolman, Admiral Nurses at Dementia UK, have both been awarded the prestigious title of Queen’s Nurse (QN) by community nursing charity The Queen’s Nursing Institute (QNI).
The award recognises their commitment to high standards of patient care, learning and leadership. Nurses who hold the title benefit from developmental workshops, bursaries, networking opportunities, and a shared professional identity.
Whilst Rachel and Sharron are both Admiral Nurses, they support people affected by dementia in different ways.
Rachel supports employers with making the workplace more dementia inclusive. Through masterclasses, awareness sessions and reviewing company policies, Rachel works with organisations to help them better support their employees who are dementia carers or living with the condition themselves.
Sharron is an Academy Lead Admiral Nurse where she supports new Admiral Nurses in the field to grow and maintain knowledge, skill and competencies as specialists in dementia care.
Dr Crystal Oldman CBE, Chief Executive of the QNI said:
“On behalf of the QNI I would like to congratulate Rachel and Sharron and welcome them 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 Rachel and Sharron and all other new Queen’s Nurses who have received the title this year.”
Paul Edwards, Chief Nursing Officer at Dementia UK adds:
“On behalf of Dementia UK, I’d like to congratulate Rachel and Sharron on being given the Queen’s Nurse Title in recognition of their commitment to supporting people living with dementia.”
“With one in two of us affected by dementia in our lifetime, the work of our incredible dementia specialist Admiral Nurses like Rachel and Sharron, help us to create a world where no one faces dementia alone.”
Rachel Watson, Admiral Nurse at Dementia UK said:
“I’m honoured to have been given the Queen’s Nurse Title. I look forward to continuing my work helping organisations to become more dementia inclusive, enabling them to better support their employees who are affected by dementia.”
Sharron Tolman, Academy Lead Admiral Nurse at Dementia UK said:
“I’m delighted to have been recognised by the Queens Nursing Institute. I’m excited to continue supporting the growth and professional development of my brilliant Admiral Nurse colleagues and ensure people living with dementia receive the care they deserve.”
