On behalf of the QNI, I would like to congratulate Rohit and welcome him as a Queen’s Nurse. Queen’s Nurses serve as leaders and role models in community nursing, delivering high-quality healthcare nationwide. The application and assessment process to become a Queen’s Nurse is rigorous and requires a clear commitment to improving care for patients, their families, and carers. We look forward to working with Rohit and all other new Queen’s Nurses who have received the title this year.
Dr Crystal Oldman CBE, Chief Executive of the QNI
18 December 2024
King's Research Assistant awarded prestigious Queen's Nurse title
Rohit Sagoo has been honoured with the Queen’s Nurse title by the Queen’s Nursing Institute.
Rohit Sagoo, a Research Assistant at the Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care (NMPC), has been honoured with the title of Queen’s Nurse in 2024 by the Queen’s Nursing Institute (QNI). The accolade recognises his commitment to delivering high-quality patient care and advancing community nursing practices.
The prestigious Queen’s Nurse title recognises an ongoing dedication to improving health outcomes, which is essential for addressing health disparities, enhancing patient wellbeing, and fostering sustainable, high-quality care in communities. The 2024 recipients will gain access to professional development workshops, bursaries and networking opportunities. The accolade is not awarded for past service but celebrates nurses as leaders and role models in community healthcare.
Contributions to community nursing
Rohit founded British Sikh Nurses in 2016 to support the health and wellbeing of the UK’s South Asian community. The organisation addresses challenges like mental health stigma, language barriers, and the need for culturally sensitive care, bridging gaps through health education, screenings, and awareness campaigns.
Since being founded, British Sikh Nurses have implemented grassroots initiatives such as conducting health education and screening at Gurdwaras, providing culturally sensitive care, and promoting awareness on issues like organ donation and mental health, thereby bridging the gap between the NHS and the South Asian community. The organisation’s projects exemplify the qualities celebrated by the Queen’s Nurse title, such as leadership, innovation, and a commitment to improving community health outcomes.
I am immensely proud to be awarded the title of Queen’s Nurse, but this is not just about me—it’s a reflection of the incredible Nursing leaders who have supported my journey with British Sikh Nurses. This honour recognises the selfless service community nurses provide every day. Together, we make a difference!
Rohit Sagoo, Research Assistant and Founder of British Sikh Nurses
Rohit will connect to a network of community nursing leaders, advancing collaboration and the exchange of best practices to address health disparities. The QN title offers access to professional development resources, including leadership programs and bursaries, empowering him to advance initiatives like British Sikh Nurses.
About the Queen’s Nurse Programme
The Queen’s Nurse programme, supported by The National Garden Scheme, provides recipients with a range of professional opportunities. These include developmental workshops, bursaries and networking events. By bringing together community nurses, the programme fosters the development of professional skills, enhances leadership, and promotes the delivery of exceptional patient care.
The QN programme highlights the vital role of nurses, midwives, and health visitors working in community settings and provides formal recognition of professional commitment.
For more information about the Queen’s Nurse programme, visit the Queen’s Nursing Institute website.
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