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Milton Keynes

RCN Milton Keynes branch

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

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.

Your branch team

  • Chair: Catherine Apiaka
  • Treasurer: Sharon Mitchel
  • Secretary: Stephen Shouler
  • Committee Member (BAME Lead): Abigail Boateng
  • Committee Member (NSW Lead): Elizabeth Gleeson
  • Committee Member (LGBTQ+ Lead): Sharon Mitchel

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Meet your branch team

 

Catherine Apiaka

Milton Keynes - Catherine Apiaka

Hi, my name is Catherine. I am charge nurse at Chadwick Lodge working for Elysium Healthcare in Milton Keynes. I am also an RCN Steward. 

I am very honoured to take the role of Branch Chair this year.

Sharon Mitchel

Branch Treasurer - Sharon Mitchel

Hi, I am currently an HCA Practice Educator at Milton Keynes University Hospital and support members through my roles as an RCN Steward and RCN Learning Rep.

I am also the South East member of the RCN UK NSW Committee. 

I am very honoured to take the role of Branch Treasurer this year, having previously been Chair for two years.

 

Stephen Shouler

Branch Secretary - Stephen Shouler

Hi my name is Stephen. I am a Senior Staff Nurse in the Dermatology Department, in the Outpatients Department at Milton Keynes University Hospital.                                                                             

I am also in involved with the RCN through helping to support members in my roles as an RCN Steward and as an RCN Learning Rep. 

This is my third year being Branch Secretary. 

RCN Milton Keynes Branch Newsletter

After a little break, we are delighted to be once again be sharing our Milton Keynes Branch Newsletter.

Please click on the first link to see the latest issue (with previous issues listed below). We hope you enjoy it!

Milton Keynes Branch Newsletter March 2025

Milton Keynes Branch Newsletter October 2024

Milton Keynes Branch Newsletter July 2024

Milton Keynes Branch Newsletter January 2024

Milton Keynes Branch Newsletter September 2022

Milton Keynes Branch Newsletter May 2022

Milton Keynes Branch Newsletter February 2022

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



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    Returning to my roots with RCN President Bejoy Sebastian

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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 - 10/06/2025