
ÍâÍøÌìÌà 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 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Congress
All members can attend ÍâÍøÌìÌà 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 ÍâÍøÌìÌà 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
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31 Mar 2025
On the anniversary of the Safe Staffing Act, we ask ‘What difference has a year made?’
Tomorrow (1 April), it will have been exactly a year since Scotland’s safe staffing legislation came into force. The Act itself was never intended to be an instant fix for the issues in the nursing workforce and more work is required, says Eileen McKenna.
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27 Mar 2025
Nursing in remote and rural Scotland
As Scottish government continues with the development of a remote and rural delivery plan, Amanda Manson reflects on the challenges of building a specialist nursing service on the remote archipelago of Orkney.
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27 Mar 2025
The concept of change and equality in the NHS
North West Board member Mojibola shares her thoughts on the true meaning of equality.
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26 Mar 2025
Resilience in Care: Leadership, Trust, and the Strength of a Supportive Team
Lead Nurse North West for Independent Health and Social Care, Melissa Stanton, looks at the importance of building resilience in ourselves and our teams.
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26 Mar 2025
BRCA gene alteration diagnosis as a Breast Care Nurse
In August 2023 I found out that I carry a BRCA2 gene alteration. I was plunged into a world where I was both the nurse and patient. I learnt how difficult it can be to separate the two, but it has been valuable in helping me develop a deeper understanding of my patients’ experiences.
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25 Mar 2025
Working in research in a London care home
Nuno Santos Lopes discusses the importance of research for older people, their families and the wider community.
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24 Mar 2025
'The result made the effort worthwhile'
Band 5 nurse Ellie talks about her successful journey to rebanding in the review of band 5 nursing roles
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24 Mar 2025
Presenting the Social Care Nurse Award at the Great British Care Awards
Claire Sutton, our Head of Independent Health and Social Care (IHSC), discusses presenting an award and congratulates the winner.
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21 Mar 2025
Determination to speak out: My Journey as an ethnic minority union representative in NHS Scotland
On international day for the elimination of racial discrimination, one ÍâÍøÌìÌà Scotland Steward shares their personal experiences of speaking up for members within NHS Scotland.
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21 Mar 2025
Pathways into nursing: recruitment and retention
ÍâÍøÌìÌà President Bejoy Sebastian reflects on a visit from His Majesty King Charles III and the ÍâÍøÌìÌÃ’s new report into recruitment and retention.
Elections and appointments

Put forward an agenda item for Council

Page last updated - 29/07/2025