
¹úÄÚ¾«Æ·ÒÁÈ˾þþþø¾ 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
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 ¹úÄÚ¾«Æ·ÒÁÈ˾þþþø¾ Congress
All members can attend ¹úÄÚ¾«Æ·ÒÁÈ˾þþþø¾ 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 ¹úÄÚ¾«Æ·ÒÁÈ˾þþþø¾ 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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19 May 2025
Recognising and responding to Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
¹úÄÚ¾«Æ·ÒÁÈ˾þþþø¾ Associate Director for Nursing Practice, Patricia Hughes, shares her reflections on her recent attendance at the newly established all-party parliamentary group for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
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16 May 2025
‘Everything but bored’ – a children's nurse in the independent school sector
Life as a children's nurse in an independent school can be as varied and fulfilling as any other setting, writes Victoria (Tor) Khan.
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14 May 2025
Why we must talk about Prostate Cancer
In this blog, Michael talks about his experience of being diagnosed with prostate cancer and the importance of having early conversations to raise awareness.
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13 May 2025
Life as a Consultant Nurse and Clinical Director
A nurse as a Clinical Director (CD) is uncommon in most organisations. I therefore consider my appointment to interim CD is as much a testament to the foresight and bravery of my line managers, as it is about my skill to perform. Eight months into this role, I reflect on my day to day experience.
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13 May 2025
Oncology: navigating cancer in later life
This blog explores the complexities of cancer care in older adults. With the growing incidence of cancer in this population, it emphasises the need for specialised geriatric oncology approaches in nursing to balance treatment goals with quality of life considerations for older cancer patients.
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13 May 2025
Digitalisation: A double-edged sword?
It is undeniable how much of our clinical work has been revolutionised by technology, digitalisation, and now slowly by artificial intelligence. This blog aims to make us ponder on the wide range of opportunities as well as the actual and potential risks that these bring.
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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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12 May 2025
Remembering Win Logan (1926-2025)
In this Blog, Janet looks at the rich and varied career of Win Logan, nurse educator and co-author of 'The Elements of Nursing'.
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12 May 2025
An update from your South West Council member
I’m finally sitting on a seat on attempt two to start my journey up to Congress 2025 and I reflect what a whirlwind the last few months have been. I must start by thanking everyone who voted for me to be the South West Council member – it is indeed a great honour but wow, what a 6 months it has been.
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9 May 2025
Assisted dying and the nursing profession
As different pieces of legislation about assisted dying progress across the UK, Patricia Hughes, the ¹úÄÚ¾«Æ·ÒÁÈ˾þþþø¾ Associate Director of the Nursing Practice Academy, discusses our position and how we aim to support and represent all our members, whatever the outcome.
Elections and appointments

Put forward an agenda item for Council

Page last updated - 29/07/2025