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¹úÄÚ¾«Æ·ÒÁÈ˾þþþø¾ Nottinghamshire Branch



If you're an ¹úÄÚ¾«Æ·ÒÁÈ˾þþþø¾ 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.

Contact us

Your branch team

  • Chair: Ellie Garnett-Scheffel
  • Secretary: Rubby Legbedze
  • Treasurer: Shereen Parker

Be the first to know about meetings and connect with your fellow branch members.

All branch events

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 ¹úÄÚ¾«Æ·ÒÁÈ˾þþþø¾ Congress

Branches play a key role in ¹úÄÚ¾«Æ·ÒÁÈ˾þþþø¾ Congress. Our members can submit debate topics for the annual conference, which are then discussed and voted on by the wider membership, influencing the ¹úÄÚ¾«Æ·ÒÁÈ˾þþþø¾'s future work.

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



464 blog posts
  • Mary Warrilow Mary Warrilow 2 Jul 2025

    Lipoedema: the hidden women’s health condition nurses and midwives need to know about

    Lipoedema is a chronic, painful disorder affecting connective and fat tissue, lipoedema impacts approximately 10% of women worldwide. Despite this prevalence,many go undiagnosed for years, and this Blog explores some of the key facts around this devastating illness. 

  • Kim Ball Kim Ball 1 Jul 2025

    The fear of saying no: a hidden challenge in general practice nursing

    This Blog explores the often-overlooked challenge of the fear of saying no within general practice nursing. As the scope of nursing responsibilities continues to expand, this issue is increasingly relevant to the profession impacting patient safety, professional boundaries, and the well-being of nursing staff. The blog highlights the importance of structured development, ethical decision-making, and empowerment through professionalism in today’s evolving healthcare landscape.

  • Jeni Townsend Jeni Townsend 1 Jul 2025

    Can GPNs stop leg ulcers in their tracks? Absolutely - my role as a PCN TVN

    There has much talk since the publication of the Burden of Wounds research back in 2015 about what needs to be improved and how within wound care. Key stakeholders have worked tirelessly over the last 5 years to develop protocols, guidance, best practice statements and capability frameworks for staff providing wound care at every level and this Blog will highlight some simple but key areas where my role has supported GPNs within my PCN to effectively treat and prevent lower limb ulceration.

  • Harry Eccles Harry Eccles 1 Jul 2025

    NHS pay consultation: act now, save tomorrow

    ¹úÄÚ¾«Æ·ÒÁÈ˾þþþø¾ Head of Activist Engagement Harry Eccles believes it's crucial for nursing staff to pull together by voting in the ¹úÄÚ¾«Æ·ÒÁÈ˾þþþø¾ pay ballot.

  • Professor Nicola Ranger Professor Nicola Ranger 27 Jun 2025

    It’s time to vote – does 3.6% do enough to value nursing?

    ¹úÄÚ¾«Æ·ÒÁÈ˾þþþø¾ General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger urges you to have your say by voting in the ¹úÄÚ¾«Æ·ÒÁÈ˾þþþø¾ pay consultations and joining the ¹úÄÚ¾«Æ·ÒÁÈ˾þþþø¾ Annual General Meeting. 

  • Guest Blog, Older People's Forum Guest Blog, Older People's Forum 26 Jun 2025

    Pride in an LGBT+ Affirming Retirement Community

    This Blog looks at Tonic, at Bankhouse, and is the UK’s first LGBT+ affirming retirement community, offering a safe, inclusive space for older LGBT+ people to live with dignity and pride. Beyond housing, it fosters belonging, combats isolation, and champions systemic change in housing and care.

  • Pat Hughes Pat Hughes 25 Jun 2025

    Remembering Dame June Clark

    Chair of the ¹úÄÚ¾«Æ·ÒÁÈ˾þþþø¾ Retired Member's Network (NPC Affiliated), Pat Hughes, shares her reflections and memories of her friend, colleague, and former ¹úÄÚ¾«Æ·ÒÁÈ˾þþþø¾ President, Dame June Clark who sadly passed away last month.

  • Sleep Hygiene Carol Dale Carol Dale 20 Jun 2025

    Why Sleep Matters: A Deep Dive into Sleep Hygiene for Elderly Care Homes

    Sleep doesn't always get enough attention in elderly care settings. While care home nurses meticulously track medications, monitor vital signs, write care plans and risk assessments, sleep is often an afterthought. 

  • Rashielee Care Home Carol Dale Carol Dale 20 Jun 2025

    A winning care home: Reflecting on seeing our Scotland Nurse of the Year in action

    This week, as part of Care Home Open Week, I had the privilege of visiting Rashielee Care Home in Erskine, Glasgow, where their success at the ¹úÄÚ¾«Æ·ÒÁÈ˾þþþø¾ Nurse of the Year Awards speaks volumes.

  • Pam Penman Pam Penman 19 Jun 2025

    Social Care Nurses: A Call to Lead

    Pam reflects on the inspiring social care nursing events she recently attended and calls for action in raising the profile of nursing in social care.

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 - 29/07/2025