Airedale NHS Foundation Trust has announced that Colette Scully, a Community Specialist Nurse at the hospital, has been awarded the title of Queen’s Nurse, in recognition of her commitment to excellence in delivering patient care and community nursing practice.
Colette has been awarded the honour following an application process by the Queens’ Nursing Institute, the UK’s oldest professional nursing organisation and one of the oldest nursing charities in the world.
Colette said,
“It is both an honour and a privilege to become part of the Queen’s Nurse Institute. To be recognised for my commitment to community nursing – and for being part of developing new pathways and innovations so that care can be provided to patients in their own homes.
Liz Thwaite, Clinical Lead for Community Nursing at Airedale commented,
“I am delighted Colette has been awarded the title of Queen’s Nurse in recognition of the high-quality personalised care she delivers to people predominantly in their own homes.
“Her approach to the care she gives as a specialist respiratory nurse is not solely related to treating respiratory disease. She cares for the whole person and their family and is mindful of the impact treatment plans have on their relationships and employment.
Liz added,
“Colette provides personalised care focusing on the patient’s priorities and her adaptability and resilience in challenging situations demonstrates her commitment to delivering care to people to address inequalities in healthcare provision.”
Foluke Ajayi, the CEO of Airedale, added,
“This is a real honour, and recognises Colette’s commitment to excellence in delivering patient care and community nursing practice. Congratulations, Colette, you are joining the exclusive club of Queen’s Nurses at Airedale and this is a well-deserved honour.”

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