
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.
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: Position vacant
- 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

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.

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).
Milton Keynes Branch Newsletter June 2025
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
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 12 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. Our AGM is held in September or October and 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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9 Jul 2025
Get Out The Vote - taking time to invest in you and your colleagues
Getting out the vote - time spent now is investing in the future,
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19 May 2025
RCN Dementia Awareness Week 2025
In a very moving account, South East Board Chair, Michael Fanning, reflects on "finding the joy in the moment" when supporting a friend with dementia.
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12 May 2025
Nurses' Day 2025: Thank you from the South East
South East Regional Director Ellen McNicholas celebrates Nurses' Day 2025.
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11 Mar 2025
RCN South East Council member - reflections on my first meeting
Sally Bassett, RCN South East Council member reflects on her first Council meeting of 2025.
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11 Mar 2025
South East Board update Spring 2025
An update on the first South East Board meeting of 2025.
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8 Jan 2025
Hello - I am your new Council member
Sally Bassett, South East region Council member says hello.
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15 May 2024
Fancy a shot?
If I had a choice between a shot of sambuca or a vaccine shot, my preference would be for the former.
Elections and appointments

Put forward an agenda item for Council

Page last updated - 11/08/2025