A DISTRICT nurse who cares for patients in Northwich, Winsford and Middlewich has received one of the most prestigious titles in the profession.

Joanne Bowen, head of quality, nursing and professional leadership at the Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, received the Queen's Nurse title in recognition of her continued commitment to district nursing.

The Queen’s Nurse programme brings together community nurses to develop their professional skills and deliver outstanding patient care in the community.

Jo has been recognised for her devotion to personalised care – which supports long-term wellbeing and independence, and ensures that each patient has care that they, their carers’ and family feel involved with.

She said: “The Queen’s Nurse title will provide me with an outstanding opportunity to network with other nurses from different backgrounds and with different experiences, giving opportunities for me to learn, develop, adopt and practice new skills which will ultimately benefit patient services and care.

“I am passionate about developing community nursing and this will enable me to further promote the merits and strengths of what we do.

"I hope that my peers and other nursing staff will be inspired to also want to apply to continue promoting a culture of high standards and patient centred care."

Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership provides care out in the community, away from hospitals, across mid and south Cheshire.

It is a collaboration between Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, mental health care provider Cheshire and Wirral Partnership, and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP alliance.