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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: Eleanor Garnett-Scheffel
  • Secretary: Vacant
  • Treasurer: Sophie McKay

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.

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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  • Dr Ruth Oshikanlu MBE F¹úÄÚ¾«Æ·ÒÁÈ˾þþþø¾, Dr Cecilia Anim CBE F¹úÄÚ¾«Æ·ÒÁÈ˾þþþø¾ and Dr Lola Oni OBE F¹úÄÚ¾«Æ·ÒÁÈ˾þþþø¾ Dr Ruth Oshikanlu MBE F¹úÄÚ¾«Æ·ÒÁÈ˾þþþø¾, Dr Cecilia Anim CBE F¹úÄÚ¾«Æ·ÒÁÈ˾þþþø¾ and Dr Lola Oni OBE F¹úÄÚ¾«Æ·ÒÁÈ˾þþþø¾ 12 Jan 2026

    The cost of courage and the call for cultural change at the ¹úÄÚ¾«Æ·ÒÁÈ˾þþþø¾

    Dr Ruth Oshikanlu, Dr Cecilia Anim and Dr Lola Oni, members of the ¹úÄÚ¾«Æ·ÒÁÈ˾þþþø¾ Anti-Racism Subgroup, lay out the context of racism in nursing and what an anti-racist ¹úÄÚ¾«Æ·ÒÁÈ˾þþþø¾ would look like.

  • Michael Fanning Michael Fanning 9 Jan 2026

    A New Year begins

    ¹úÄÚ¾«Æ·ÒÁÈ˾þþþø¾ South East Board Chair Michael Fanning welcomes in 2026.

  • Carli Whittaker Carli Whittaker 9 Jan 2026

    A year of progress: the ¹úÄÚ¾«Æ·ÒÁÈ˾þþþø¾â€™s reflections on CYP nursing

    2025 was an inspiring year for Children’s Nursing within the ¹úÄÚ¾«Æ·ÒÁÈ˾þþþø¾. Despite workforce pressures, policy change, and rising acuity in paediatric services, our community has remained unwavering in its commitment to improving the lives of babies, children, young people and their families. 

  • Rebekah Hill Rebekah Hill 6 Jan 2026

    Why nurses must prioritise gut health

    As nurses, we dedicate our lives to caring for others—but in the process, our own health often takes a back seat. One area we can't afford to overlook is our gut microbiome. 

  • Callum Metcalfe-O'Shea Callum Metcalfe-O'Shea 5 Jan 2026

    Strengthening the Voice of Cancer Nursing: A Year of Connection, Collaboration and Collective Actions

    In this blog, the ¹úÄÚ¾«Æ·ÒÁÈ˾þþþø¾'s UK Professional Lead for Long-Term Conditions, reflects on the 2025 year for the ¹úÄÚ¾«Æ·ÒÁÈ˾þþþø¾ Cancer Forum and the incredible work they have completed to support members working across cancer care settings in the UK. 

  • Lawrence Whyte Lawrence Whyte 5 Jan 2026

    Pioneers of Mental Health Nursing - Chris Atha

    This blog discusses the influence of Chris Atha on the development of Liaison Psychiatry, Community Psychiatric Nursing, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and collaborative research.

  • Professor Nicola Ranger Professor Nicola Ranger 2 Jan 2026

    A time to look forward for nursing

    ¹úÄÚ¾«Æ·ÒÁÈ˾þþþø¾ General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger looks forward to 2026 and outlines the key areas of focus for the ¹úÄÚ¾«Æ·ÒÁÈ˾þþþø¾. 

  • Sanjithkumar Nair Sanjithkumar Nair 2 Jan 2026

    Much to be done this New Year

    A blog from our Regional Board Chair. 

  • Simon Browes Simon Browes 24 Dec 2025

    Ten months in post and already so much to reflect upon

    Simon Browes looks back on a busy 2025 as the North West's new Regional Director.

  • Bejoy Sebastian Bejoy Sebastian 24 Dec 2025

    The end of the year, but the start of something

    ¹úÄÚ¾«Æ·ÒÁÈ˾þþþø¾ President Bejoy Sebastian reflects on the highlights of his first year as ¹úÄÚ¾«Æ·ÒÁÈ˾þþþø¾ President and his hopes for the profession. 

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 - 16/01/2026