A RARE tree has been planted in the region by Queen’s Nurses, in memory of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
A Chinese pearl-bloom tree was donated by Kew Gardens, and planted in a special ceremony at Logan Botanical Gardens on Monday.
Queen’s Nursing Institute Scotland (QNIS) trustee Professor Hazel Borland attended and said: “We wanted to do something as a lasting tribute to the memory of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
“We are extremely grateful to Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew for providing us with this rare Chinese pearl tree and which will serve as a reminder of our commitment to providing compassionate care and support to those in need.”
Founded by Queen Victoria in lat 19th century, the Queen’s Nurses are highly skilled and experienced registered nurses who have undertaken additional specialist education and training in community nursing. The institute’s mission was to provide nursing care to the sick poor in their own homes, with trained nurses working under the direction of local doctors
Today they still play a vital role in the delivery of healthcare in Dumfries and Galloway. They work in a range of settings, from patients’ homes to community clinics, providing compassionate and high-quality nursing care.
