RCN Nottinghamshire Branch
Our branch includes members working at NHS, independent, higher education and care home employers, as well as students.
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
- 0345 772 6100
- Email: eastmidlands.region@rcn.org.uk
Your branch team
- Chair: Ellie Garnett-Scheffel
- Secretary: Rubby Legbedze
- Treasurer: Shereen Parker
Join our Facebook group
All branch events
Our branch annual general meeting (AGM)
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
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.
Applications for funded voting places at Congress 2026 are open until 7 December 2025. To find out more, including how to apply, explore our Congress webpages.
Hear from members across our region
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5 Jan 2026
Pioneers of Mental Health Nursing - Chris Atha
This blog discusses the influence of Chris Atha on the development of Liaison Psychiatry, Community Psychiatric Nursing, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and collaborative research.
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5 Jan 2026
Strengthening the Voice of Cancer Nursing: A Year of Connection, Collaboration and Collective Actions
In this blog, the RCN's UK Professional Lead for Long-Term Conditions, reflects on the 2025 year for the RCN Cancer Forum and the incredible work they have completed to support members working across cancer care settings in the UK.
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2 Jan 2026
A time to look forward for nursing
RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger looks forward to 2026 and outlines the key areas of focus for the RCN.
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2 Jan 2026
Much to be done this New Year
A blog from our Regional Board Chair.
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24 Dec 2025
The end of the year, but the start of something
RCN President Bejoy Sebastian reflects on the highlights of his first year as RCN President and his hopes for the profession.
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24 Dec 2025
Ten months in post and already so much to reflect upon
Simon Browes looks back on a busy 2025 as the North West's new Regional Director.
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23 Dec 2025
Renewing my nursing resolution: advocating for my value and worth
Our Council Chair Carmel says it's time for nursing staff to advocate for their worth and value.
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23 Dec 2025
Leading with purpose
Members of the RCN Eastern EDI Network represented the region at the national EDI event.
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22 Dec 2025
Santa’s Little Helpers: RCN Online Library Support
While our library doors will be closed for the holidays, you’ll still have plenty of ways to access resources and support.
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22 Dec 2025
Looking Back and Moving Forward
As the year draws to a close, it’s a natural time to pause and reflect on what we’ve achieved together and what lies ahead. For RCN Scotland, 2025 began with a significant milestone: the publication of the Nursing and Midwifery Taskforce recommendations.
Elections and appointments
Put forward an agenda item for Council
Page last updated - 29/07/2025