RCN Lancashire West Branch
If you're an RCN member working in Lancashire West, you're automatically a member of our Lancashire West 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.
Contact us
- 0345 772 6100
- northwest.region@rcn.org.uk
Your branch team
- Chair: Susan Mench
- Treasurer: Harriet Davies
- Secretary: Angela Siddiqui
- Vice Chair: Vacant
All branch events
Our branch annual general meeting (AGM)
Every year, our branch holds its AGM, where we:
- review our branch activity over the past twelve months
- map out what we want to achieve over the next year
- elect the branch committee for the coming year
- 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
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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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.
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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.
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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.
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28 Aug 2026
Are NHS staff missing out on pay protection following a work related injury (WRI)?
Recent casework in the North West suggests that some employers may not be applying national terms and conditions correctly, potentially leaving members financially disadvantaged after suffering an injury or illness caused by work.
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15 Jun 2026
Leading with Confidence: Celebrating and Supporting Careers in Adult Social Care
Celebrating Care Home Open Week 2026
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11 May 2026
Together we rise: 25 Years of NSW membership
A Message from Sharon Mitchel, RCN UK Nursing Support Workers Committee Chair.
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1 May 2026
Why becoming an RCN Rep could be a great career step
North West Regional Board Chair Sanjith on what motivated him to become a workplace rep.
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7 Apr 2026
A reflection on my first twelve months
North West Regional Director Simon Browes reflects on his first year in post.
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20 Mar 2026
Overtime, Bank Shifts and Next Steps at East Cheshire Trust
An update on the position from Regional Officer, Paul O'Keefe.
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2 Jan 2026
Much to be done this New Year
A blog from our Regional Board Chair.
Elections and appointments
Put forward an agenda item for Council
Page last updated - 22/09/2026