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RCN Nottinghamshire Branch



If you're an RCN 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.

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Your branch team

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

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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 RCN Congress

Branches play a key role in RCN Congress. Our members can submit debate topics for the annual conference, which are then discussed and voted on by the wider membership, influencing the RCN's future work.

All members can attend RCN 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 RCN 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.

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Hear from members across our region



385 blog posts
  • Gary Jones CBE Gary Jones CBE 23 Apr 2025

    History of Orsett Workhouses and Orsett Hospital, Essex

    This Blog looks at the history of Orsett Hospital in Essex developed from a workhouse built in 1837 to a 500 bed acute hospital. This blog highlights how many hospitals developed from workhouses and by using Orsett as an example I hope it will inspire readers to research their own local hospital history.  

  • La Toya De Freitas La Toya De Freitas 23 Apr 2025

    From ICU to Impact: My Journey into the GPN Specialist Practice Qualification

    In this Blog La Toya De Freitas talks about her journey as a GPN and how she enrolled onto the SPQ course.

  • Tiago Horta Reis da Silva Tiago Horta Reis da Silva 22 Apr 2025

    Elder abuse

    This blog examines the issue of elder abuse, a hidden crisis affecting vulnerable older adults. It highlights the role of nurses in detecting signs of abuse and advocating for the safety and well-being of older patients, which is crucial in safeguarding their dignity and rights.

  • Michelle Raddings Michelle Raddings 16 Apr 2025

    Valuing Voices: RCN Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger engages with Independent Health and Social Care Nursing Professionals in York

    On 3 April I had the pleasure of hosting our RCN Chief Executive and General Secretary Nicola Ranger in Yorkshire & the Humber region to visit nursing staff working in independent health and social care (IHSC).

  • Susan Masters, Interim Regional Director for RCN South West, in front of the RCN crest bearing the motto 'tradimus lampada' (we carry the torch) Susan Masters Susan Masters 16 Apr 2025

    Six busy months as interim director for RCN South West

    It’s been six months since I became interim director for the South West region. I’m loving being back in this role surrounded by a fantastic team who are working hard to support members on a huge range of matters across workplaces in the region. With the NHS facing ongoing financial pressures our staff are working hard to ensure members are treated fairly and nursing is valued in the change agendas. 

  • Stephanie Todd Stephanie Todd 15 Apr 2025

    Leadership is a mindset, not a title: My journey at the Student Leadership Academy

    From conquering presentation nerves to embracing her inner leader: Stephanie Todd, third year student in Adult Nursing at Swansea University, reflects on her experience of the Student Leadership Academy

  • Amy Hodkin Amy Hodkin 15 Apr 2025

    Reflections on the Positive Choices Winchester conference

    This is an overview for the Positive Choices Student UK Learning Disability Nursing Conference 2025, for anyone who may have not been able to attend and to give others insight into what is currently being explored to inspire others to remain committed to the profession. 

  • Dr Denise Chaffer Dr Denise Chaffer 11 Apr 2025

    Corridor care: why nursing staff must be heard in the corridors of power

    RCN Fellow and Former RCN President Denise Chaffer says UK governments should significantly invest in a preventative, public health approach to address the corridor care crisis. 

  • Chris Starnes, Matthew Stewart and Vicky Brotherton at the RCN Joint Reps conference in April 2025 800x400 Chris Starnes Chris Starnes 10 Apr 2025

    Joint Representatives' Spring conference, 13-14 March 2025, Bristol

    I recently attended the RCN Joint Reps’ conference in Bristol. It was a real pleasure to work with my fellow UK committee members: Matthew Stewart, UK Stewards Committee member, and Vicky Brotherton, UK Safety Reps Committee Chair, and with them, to represent the South West region at the event. In fact, it was great to meet fellow reps from across our region and beyond.  

  • Tiago Horta Reis da Silva Tiago Horta Reis da Silva 10 Apr 2025

    Sustainable development goals and older people

    This blog discusses the importance of including older people in the global framework of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It highlights how the SDGs relate to geriatric nursing, focusing on health, equality, and social inclusion, which are essential for addressing the unique challenges faced.

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

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