Work in the Community

Parish Nursing 

2010 was an exciting year for Parish Nursing as more people got to hear about it. An article in Church Times generated interest as did a Parish Nurse being followed on her rounds as part of BBC’s Songs of Praise in July which was a celebration of nursing in general & Florence Nightingale in particular.

As co-ordinator for the Eastern area I have continued to visit interested parishes in Norfolk, Suffolk & Cambridgeshire  in order to try to take our vision forward:

“...to convince thousands of churches of the value of having a Parish Nurse work with them, be that on a voluntary or paid basis.”

The Parish Nurse training, which consists of one week’s study, has continued to be held 3 times a year and the number of nurses now trained is growing slowly. As I write this another 8 nurses are taking part in the course in Birmingham.

Locally I am now working about 20 hours a week supporting people in Burwell and this is the best part of my job - a true blessing!

If I can do anything to help please don’t hesitate to contact me.

Sue Evans MBE