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.
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.
Hear from members across our region
-
7 May 2025
Honouring Nursing History: V E Day, World War Two
In this Blog, Kerry talks about her visit to the British Memorial in Normandy and remembering the eightieth anniversary of Germany’s surrender on 8 May,1945 (V-E Day).
-
6 May 2025
A global lens on stroke care
This blog shares my journey from rural Philippines to being a Stroke Nurse Consultant in the UK, reflecting on global stroke care disparities. As we mark Stroke Awareness Month, I hope to inspire nurses to act fast, raise awareness, and advocate for equitable care.
-
6 May 2025
Connecting with the Eating Disorders team: Insights and learning at Warneford Hospital
One of my real pleasures is spending time visiting members at their place of work. It's a great opportunity to hear about their issues, find out about their work and use it as an opportunity to share Branch and SE Board updates.
-
5 May 2025
The Culture of Dying Matters
Future Care Planning Representative, Amanda Jones, discusses the importance of talking about death and shares how Paul Sartori Hospice at Home marks Dying Matters Awareness Week.
-
2 May 2025
Wisdom, knowledge and skills: Celebrating International Day of the Midwife
Carmel Bagness, ¹úÄÚ¾«Æ·ÒÁÈ˾þþþø¾ Professional Lead for Midwifery and Women’s Health, shares her reflections on the joys, challenges and honour of being a midwife.
-
1 May 2025
Voting is the key to our collective strength
Our choice is to accept or reject the pay offer, not whether to vote or not, says Julie Lamberth.
-
1 May 2025
A day in the life of an Advanced Ophthalmic Emergency Nurse Practitioner
Working at Moorfields Eye Hospital, NHS Foundation Trust has been a truly rewarding and dynamic experience.
-
1 May 2025
Terminal agitation as a symptom of delirium at end of life
This Blog highlights the connections of delirium with terminal agitation, the need for comprehensive assessment and management prioritising nonpharmacological approaches. Finally, I hope it emphasises support for families and coping strategies for nurses working with patients at end of life.
-
1 May 2025
Dehydration in Older People
This blog focuses on the issue of dehydration in older adults, a common yet preventable problem in healthcare settings. It discusses the role of nurses in identifying dehydration risk factors and implementing strategies to maintain hydration, which is vital for preventing complications in older patients.
-
30 Apr 2025
Addressing the gender health gap: Where are the women's voices in research?
On average, women in the UK live longer than men, but they spend three more years in poor health. This Blog discusses the disparities further.
Elections and appointments
Put forward an agenda item for Council
Page last updated - 29/07/2025