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: Eleanor Garnett-Scheffel
- Secretary: Vacant
- Treasurer: Sophie McKay
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
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16 Jun 2025
Talking about death and dying
¹úÄÚ¾«Æ·ÒÁÈ˾þþþø¾ South East's Rian Gleave reflects on the skills and sensitivities required for discussing death.
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16 Jun 2025
Don’t be scared of the ‘H’ word
Melissa Mungovan, from children's hospice service Demelza, challenges common assumptions about palliative care and hospices.
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13 Jun 2025
Time to have your say: let’s make our voices heard
¹úÄÚ¾«Æ·ÒÁÈ˾þþþø¾ President Bejoy Sebastian discusses the ¹úÄÚ¾«Æ·ÒÁÈ˾þþþø¾ pay consultations, making the collective voice of nursing heard and the tragic air crash in India.
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12 Jun 2025
Inspiring Change: Stacey’s Journey from Uncertainty to Nursing Leadership and Academic Excellence, Championing Care Homes as Rewarding Career Pathways.
I never wanted to be a nurse.
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10 Jun 2025
TIGER UK: Reflections on the first six months
After a traumatic gynae procedure, I founded TIGER UK to unite patients, professionals & researchers for safer, kinder care. We host monthly discussions, share insights, and drive change. Join us to help make positive gynae experiences the norm.
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5 Jun 2025
¹úÄÚ¾«Æ·ÒÁÈ˾þþþø¾ Congress 2025
This Blog discusses ¹úÄÚ¾«Æ·ÒÁÈ˾þþþø¾ Congress 2025 and describes some of the key debates and educational events.
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5 Jun 2025
Discovering pathways: The specialised world of Community Sexual Health Nursing
Sexual health nursing is far more than testing for and treating sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
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4 Jun 2025
Reflecting on my year as ¹úÄÚ¾«Æ·ÒÁÈ˾þþþø¾ Scotland Nurse of the Year
When I heard my name announced as Scotland’s Nurse of the Year, I was stunned. It felt surreal – a wave of disbelief, pride and overwhelming emotion all at once.
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4 Jun 2025
The role of social media in fertility nursing
Social media has become a double-edged tool in the world of fertility nursing. As a Fertility Midwife and Clinical Lead at Juniper, I’ve seen first-hand how platforms like Instagram and TikTok have reshaped the landscape of fertility support, advocacy and misinformation.
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2 Jun 2025
Returning to my roots with ¹úÄÚ¾«Æ·ÒÁÈ˾þþþø¾ President Bejoy Sebastian
Sarah Seeley, ¹úÄÚ¾«Æ·ÒÁÈ˾þþþø¾ Eastern lead nurse for independent health and social care, talks about her life-long passion championing nursing in social care and her visit to the nursing home where she started her career.
Elections and appointments
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