Sue Ryder Nurse Claire Lamprell is celebrating after being awarded the title of Queen’s Nurse by community nursing charity, The Queen’s Institute of Community Nursing (QICN).
The title is awarded to nurses who have spent at least five years working in community settings and recognises commitment to learning, leadership, and excellence in patient care. Claire, who is Clinical Team Manager of the Hospice at Home service at Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice in Peterborough, has previously been a District Nurse, set up community-based services in Peterborough while deputy lead nurse for the healthcare federation, and has also worked in a GP practice.
Claire said: “My heart is definitely in the community, looking after patients, helping them to stay at home, because I think that’s where most people really want to be. What I really love about the community side of nursing is how it allows you to build that rapport with patients. When you go into somebody’s home, you are a guest, and they need to feel comfortable in your presence.”
“I started at Sue Ryder in March 2023. Palliative care was something I had done quite a lot of as a district nurse, and I knew that was where I wanted to be. It’s just being able to make a difficult time that little bit easier by providing that support for families and enabling patients to stay at home at the end of their life.
“It has been really rewarding being able to shape and mould the service we provide here at Sue Ryder and make quality improvements. The changes we have made have allowed us to increase our capacity, see more patients, and improve the quality of care.”
Claire was awarded the title at an awards ceremony in London towards the end of last year. She adds, “I’m really proud. It’s nice to be recognised for something I’m so passionate about, and I’m also really excited about the opportunities it opens up to collaborate with other Queen’s Nurses and share learning and ideas. There are webinars and conferences and meetings with other nurses in the region, so it’s a great networking opportunity, and I will be able to bring those learnings back and share with the team and my peers within Sue Ryder.”
Steph Lawrence MBE, Chief Executive of the QICN, said: “On behalf of the QICN, I would like to congratulate Claire and welcome her 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 Claire and all other new Queen’s Nurses who have recently received the title.”
In 2026, Claire will also be working towards her Master’s in Senior Healthcare Leadership under the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Programme.
To find out more about Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice and the expert and compassionate care it provides, visit www.sueryder.org/thorpehall
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About Sue Ryder:
At Sue Ryder, we can’t make life’s most difficult moments easy, but we can carry some of the load. For more than 70 years, we have been a source of strength and support for anyone living with a life-limiting illness or grief.
Dying and grief are universal experiences, but too many people face them alone. We are a safe and reassuring hand you can reach for. From providing care and support for someone at the end of their life to helping someone manage their grief, we know there is no one size fits all when it comes to how we cope and the help we need.
We campaign for everyone who is approaching the end of their life or grieving to have access to the right support, at the right time.
We can make a positive difference during even the darkest of times. Whether in the last months, weeks or days of life, or living with grief, we help people live the best life they possibly can. We are there when it matters.
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