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RCN Nottinghamshire branch

If you're an RCN member working in Nottinghamshire, you're automatically a member of our Nottinghamshire branch. Welcome to your nursing community.

Our branch includes members at major NHS trusts covering Queen’s Medical Centre, City Hospital and Kings Mill Hospital, as well as members at NHS mental health and community trusts, independent sector providers and care homes.

Getting involved in our branch means more than attending meetings. Whether you’re organising for better conditions, supporting a colleague or pushing for systemic change, your involvement helps turn shared concerns into collective action.

Contact us

Your branch team

  • Chair: Ellie Garnett-Scheffel
  • Secretary: Position vacant
  • Treasurer: Shereen Parker

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Be the first to know about meetings and connect with your fellow branch members.

All branch events

Our branch annual general meeting (AGM)

Every year, our branch holds its annual general meeting (AGM). We review our branch activity over the past twelve months, before mapping out what we want to achieve over the next year. It's also a chance to discuss with your fellow branch members the issues which are most important to you right now.

This is your chance to help set the nursing agenda. Details of the next AGM will be posted in the events section as soon as available.




Our branch and RCN Congress

Branches play a key role in RCN Congress. Our members can submit debate topics for the annual conference, which are then discussed and voted on by the wider membership, influencing the RCN's future work.

All members can attend RCN Congress for free. There are also fully funded voting places for members, where travel, accommodation and food are provided. Voting members are there to listen, participate and vote on resolutions that are proposed by RCN branches, forums and committees across the UK.

This year's applications for funded voting places are closed. Details of 2026 funded places will be posted here as soon as available.

Hear from members across our region



486 blog posts
  • Stephanie Pryor Stephanie Pryor 4 Jun 2025

    The role of social media in fertility nursing

    Social media has become a double-edged tool in the world of fertility nursing. As a Fertility Midwife and Clinical Lead at Juniper, I’ve seen first-hand how platforms like Instagram and TikTok have reshaped the landscape of fertility support, advocacy and misinformation.

  • Lynsey Russell, RCN Scotland Nurse of the Year 2024 Lynsey Russell Lynsey Russell 4 Jun 2025

    Reflecting on my year as RCN Scotland Nurse of the Year

    When I heard my name announced as Scotland’s Nurse of the Year, I was stunned. It felt surreal – a wave of disbelief, pride and overwhelming emotion all at once.

  • Emma Weir Emma Weir 2 Jun 2025

    Person-centred care of older people with diabetes

    Older people with diabetes face complex physical, emotional and social challenges. Person-centred, holistic care delivered by skilled nurses and allied healthcare professionals is key to improving health outcomes and quality of life through individually tailored support and shared decision-making.

  • Sarah Seeley Sarah Seeley 2 Jun 2025

    Returning to my roots with RCN President Bejoy Sebastian

    Sarah Seeley, RCN Eastern lead nurse for independent health and social care, talks about her life-long passion championing nursing in social care and her visit to the nursing home where she started her career.

  • Rebekah Hill Rebekah Hill 30 May 2025

    Self care for Gastroenterology Nursing

    This Blog discusses nursing shortages in gastroenterology nursing and initiatives that show promise in relation to positive impact on staff retention.

  • Paul Morris Paul Morris 28 May 2025

    Working with you

    New RCN Regional Director of the Eastern and East Midlands regions, Paul Morris, talks about RCN Congress and the challenges facing nursing.

  • Michelle Raddings Michelle Raddings 28 May 2025

    Unlocking the benefits of student nursing placements in diverse environments

    Michelle Raddings, our Lead Nurse for Independent Health and Social Care in Yorkshire & Humber, recaps a panel discussion at this year's RCN Congress in Liverpool.

  • Tamsin Fletcher-Salt Tamsin Fletcher-Salt 27 May 2025

    The roller coaster of hybrid closed loop roll out

    One year after the UK rollout of hybrid closed-loop systems, this Blog highlights the significant positives for patients, including improved glucose management, fewer hypoglycaemic episodes, and increased freedom.

  • Dr Katie Davis Dr Katie Davis 27 May 2025

    Take Five to Age Well: Empowering people towards healthier lives

    This blog is aimed at all members but will be of particular interest to those who have an interest in public health and healthy aging. Take5 is running for the month of May in 2025. 

  • Professor Nicola Ranger Professor Nicola Ranger 23 May 2025

    Nursing pay: we need a pathway to progression

    General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger reflects on the recent announcements on NHS pay awards and RCN Congress 2025. 

Elections and appointments

Get more involved by putting yourself forward as a candidate for Council, a board, a committee or a forum. You can also make your voice heard by voting in our current elections.
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Put forward an agenda item for Council

Members can submit an agenda item for Council to discuss at one of their meetings. If your submission is accepted, you can present it to Council during the meeting, either remotely or in person.
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Page last updated - 03/06/2025