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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



477 blog posts
  • Elsa Afonso Elsa Afonso 27 Jan 2025

    The impact of humanitarian crises on cancer care

    Elsa Afonso, Head of International Nursing at the RCN, reflects on the European Cancer Summit 2024 in Brussels and how the RCN is supporting the vital work of nursing staff working in cancer care internationally. 

  • Michael Nevill Michael Nevill 27 Jan 2025

    Reflecting on my experience at the last RCN Congress

    This blog highlights my experience of attending and presenting a resolution at RCN Congress in 2024. This will help to inform other RCN members who may want to participate or attend future Congresses.

  • RCN Scotland Nurse of the Year 2025 Amanda Manson Amanda Manson 24 Jan 2025

    An opportunity to showcase the best of nursing in Scotland

    Amanda Manson is a convert to nursing awards. Read her blog on how she became a believer and why you should nominate now for our Scotland Nurse of the Year awards for 2025.

  • Bejoy Sebastian Bejoy Sebastian 24 Jan 2025

    A new year and new beginnings

    RCN President Bejoy Sebastian reflects on his first month as the new RCN President and issues facing the nursing profession. 

  • Charlotte Collings and Emmanuel Edun Charlotte Collings and Emmanuel Edun 22 Jan 2025

    Please help us be the voice of all Eastern region members

    In this joint blog, Charlotte Collings, RCN Eastern Board Chair, and Emmanuel Edun, RCN Eastern Board Vice Chair, talk about their plans for the year.

  • Carmel Bagness Carmel Bagness 21 Jan 2025

    Cervical Cancer Prevention Week

    This cervical cancer prevention week is an opportunity to shine a light on the steps we can all take to reduce the number of women diagnosed with this potentially devastating disease and create a greater understanding of screening programmes and the support available to those that need it.

  • Review of Band 5 Nursing Roles John Flannery John Flannery 15 Jan 2025

    Updated RCN resources for band 5 nurses

    If you’re a band 5 RCN nurse member in Scotland, I’m hoping you’re already aware of the band 5 nursing roles review that launched last summer.

  • Sanjithkumar Nair Sanjithkumar Nair 14 Jan 2025

    A Personal and Professional Journey

    The thoughts of Sanjithkumar Nair as he takes up his new role as the Chair of the RCN North West Regional Board. 

  • Claire Sutton Claire Sutton 13 Jan 2025

    Hear from Claire: Getting involved with our RCN Libraries Exhibitions and Events

    Claire Sutton, our Head of Independent Health and Social Care (IHSC), discusses our upcoming exhibition on the history of prison and justice nursing and how you can get involved.

  • Regina Tavengwa Regina Tavengwa 13 Jan 2025

    RCN Ophthalmic Forum committee member

    This blog highlights my experience as an RCN steering committee member. This will inform other RCN members who may want to participate in future and to cascade information with colleagues who may otherwise not be aware of RCN forums and the work done by members.

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 - 01/04/2026

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