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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 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.

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Your branch team

  • Chair: Eleanor Garnett-Scheffel
  • Secretary: Alex Knight
  • Treasurer: Sophie McKay

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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.

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.

Branch policies and processes

Hear from members across our region



484 blog posts
  • Lee Noquet Lee Noquet 20 Oct 2026

    Trauma informed fertility care: Putting compassion at the centre

    Fertility treatment is often described as a journey, but for many it is shaped by uncertainty, loss and emotional vulnerability. Trauma informed care recognises that distressing experiences influence how patients engage with treatment, interpret clinical interactions and feel safe within healthcare environments. 

  • Review of Band 5 Nursing Roles Mairi Claire Mairi Claire 20 Oct 2026

    Band 5 success for RCN members on the Western Isles

    An integrated nursing team working across hospital and community settings on the Isle of Barra tells us about their successful rebanding under the band 5 review. 

  • Roy Tomlinson Roy Tomlinson 16 Oct 2026

    Retiring from Work, Not from Activism

    When people think of trade unions, they usually think of workers on the shop floor. At the RCN however, we know that reaching retirement doesn’t mean we have to retire from union activity. 

  • Group of men and women viewing viewing a document Catherine Barlow Catherine Barlow 15 Oct 2026

    Global health: An opportunity I never knew I had

    Reflecting on my experience working with Cambridge Global Health Partnerships in Uganda, this blog explores how international collaboration, shared learning and nursing and midwifery leadership can strengthen maternal healthcare and improve outcomes for women and babies.

  • Simon Browes Simon Browes 15 Oct 2026

    Celebrating the Black Nurses who helped build the NHS in North West England

    Black History Month is an opportunity to celebrate the people whose contributions have shaped our communities, our profession and our public services, often without receiving the recognition they deserve. 

  • Sanjithkumar Nair Sanjithkumar Nair 15 Oct 2026

    Bringing new perspectives as a board member

    North West Regional Board Chair Sanjith thanks his fellow board members for their valuable contributions, commitment and support during the past year. 

  • Helen O'Boyle Helen O'Boyle 15 Oct 2026

    Know Your Worth Roadshows: Taking the Message Across the North West

    North West Pay Delivery Officer Helen on why we are touring the country to talk about job evaluation. 

  • Baby loss awareness month Sheri Lawrence Sheri Lawrence 14 Oct 2026

    Baby Loss Awareness

    Baby Loss Awareness Month highlights the importance of compassionate nursing care. Sensitive communication, individualised support and early miscarriage assessment help families feel heard and supported. Nurses must also prioritise their wellbeing to continue delivering compassionate care.

  • Sakina Jaffrey Sakina Jaffrey 13 Oct 2026

    We don't give up

    This blog explores the challenges of stepping into leadership and the resilience needed to overcome self-doubt and make a positive impact.

  • Hilary Nelson Hilary Nelson 13 Oct 2026

    Curious about the best ways to get advice from the RCN?

    Senior RCN Officer Hilary Nelson discusses what support different reps can offer you, and the best ways you can find advice for your workplace issue.

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 - 30/08/2026

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