The MacQueen Awards
Dr Ian MacQueen
Dr MacQueen was a Medical Officer of Health in Aberdeen, and a Vice President and Trustee of the Health Visitors' Association, now known as the CPHVA.
He believed passionately in the contribution that health visitors make to the health of a population, especially in public health. He wished to support this work, and reward individual health visitors for work that demonstrates excellence.
Impact in action
"I am undertaking a Master of Public Health at the University of Glasgow, with academic interests in vaccine policy, health protection, and reducing health inequalities. I am passionate about translating evidence into practice and supporting high-quality immunisation delivery across Scotland."
"Dr Michelle Moseley disseminated her PhD findings at a global public health nursing conference in Canada supported by a MacQueen Bursary. The conference also provided an opportunity to raise our profile and the support we provide to health visiting researchers and health visitor education and practice in the UK. "
"This funding will allow me to continue with my PhD studies...My topic of Economic Abuse is under-researched and I hope to be able to share my learning with other community nurses and thereby make a positive contribution to the lives of families...Without the award, I would have had to take a break from studying this year, so I am especially grateful to have received this generous award."
"I have now been fortunate enough to secure a a a further award to fund the dissertation module to complete my MSc...MacQueen Award panel have been so incredibly supportive through this journey, and I feel so encouraged by their support and belief in me. My awards have enabled me to develop as a practitioner...gaining new knowledge that I have been able to share with colleagues at work and the families. I have gained confidence and embarked on new opportunities within my career and have been able to inspire my two daughters."
"I am delighted to be a recipient of the Macqueen Bursary for the second time. This award will enable me to continue post-doctoral work and participate in a research trip to Pushpagiri, Kerala, India...I am excited to visit the area, attend and present at a conference there and participate in data collection that will contribute towards the development of a FRAIT tool with the team in Pushpagiri."
