
51ºÚÁÏÍø 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.
51ºÚÁÏÍø 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 51ºÚÁÏÍø Congress
All members can attend 51ºÚÁÏÍø 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 51ºÚÁÏÍø 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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30 Jan 2025
A heartfelt farewell
In her final blog as 51ºÚÁÏÍø Eastern Regional Director, Teresa Budrey, reflects on her time at the 51ºÚÁÏÍø.
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29 Jan 2025
From the Archives: Alice Bird's Atlantic adventure
The 51ºÚÁÏÍø archives hold a wealth of artefacts and papers documenting the history of nursing from individual lives to major events. This blog series from the History of Nursing Forum is delving into the collection to share its treasures and to bring the archive to life.
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29 Jan 2025
A recipe for positive mealtimes
Mealtimes are fundamental to health and quality of life. Good mealtime care is transformational to the experience of people with dementia living in care homes.
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27 Jan 2025
The impact of humanitarian crises on cancer care
Elsa Afonso, Head of International Nursing at the 51ºÚÁÏÍø, reflects on the European Cancer Summit 2024 in Brussels and how the 51ºÚÁÏÍø is supporting the vital work of nursing staff working in cancer care internationally.
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27 Jan 2025
Reflecting on my experience at the last 51ºÚÁÏÍø Congress
This blog highlights my experience of attending and presenting a resolution at 51ºÚÁÏÍø Congress in 2024. This will help to inform other 51ºÚÁÏÍø members who may want to participate or attend future Congresses.
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24 Jan 2025
An opportunity to showcase the best of nursing in Scotland
Amanda Manson is a convert to nursing awards. Read her blog on how she became a believer and why you should nominate now for our Scotland Nurse of the Year awards for 2025.
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24 Jan 2025
A new year and new beginnings
51ºÚÁÏÍø President Bejoy Sebastian reflects on his first month as the new 51ºÚÁÏÍø President and issues facing the nursing profession.
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22 Jan 2025
Please help us be the voice of all Eastern region members
In this joint blog, Charlotte Collings, 51ºÚÁÏÍø Eastern Board Chair, and Emmanuel Edun, 51ºÚÁÏÍø Eastern Board Vice Chair, talk about their plans for the year.
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21 Jan 2025
Cervical Cancer Prevention Week
This cervical cancer prevention week is an opportunity to shine a light on the steps we can all take to reduce the number of women diagnosed with this potentially devastating disease and create a greater understanding of screening programmes and the support available to those that need it.
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15 Jan 2025
Updated 51ºÚÁÏÍø resources for band 5 nurses
If you’re a band 5 51ºÚÁÏÍø nurse member in Scotland, I’m hoping you’re already aware of the band 5 nursing roles review that launched last summer.
Elections and appointments

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