Two Forward Thinking Birmingham nurses given the prestigious title of Queen’s Nurse
Two nurses at Forward Thinking Birmingham, the city’s 0-25s Community Mental Health Services, has been given the prestigious title of Queen’s Nurse (QN) by community nursing charity The Queen’s Nursing Institute (QNI).
Adam Lezniak – Beales, a YOS (Youth Offending Service) and Complex Care Lead Nurse and Louise Bull-Tyagi, Lead Nurse for Learning Disabilities, received their Queen’s Nursing Institute Awards for leadership, and innovation within their communities during a ceremony on Friday 29 November.
This prestigious event recognises nurses who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to patient care, leadership, and innovation within their communities.
Louise shared: “I am honoured to have been awarded the Queen's Nurse title, as this recognises that I have worked to demonstrate excellence in community nursing.
“I am looking forward to the future of building links within the Queen's Nurse community and further improving community nursing practice for children and young people with learning disability.”
The accolade is awarded to those who exemplify the values of compassion, professionalism, and excellence, reinforcing our Trust’s shared commitment to providing the very best care to our patients and families.
Adam said: “I am honoured to have received a Queen’s Nursing Institute Award for my commitment to upholding the highest standards in nursing practice and for their positive impact on healthcare delivery.
“This recognition highlights the vital role of community and primary care nurses in shaping the future of healthcare.”
Dr Crystal Oldman CBE, Chief Executive of the QNI said: ‘On behalf of the QNI I would like to congratulate Adam and Louse 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 Adam and Louise and all other new Queen’s Nurses who have received the title this year.’