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Suffolk

¿ìèÊÓÆµ Suffolk Branch



If you're an ¿ìèÊÓÆµ member working in Suffolk, you're automatically a member of our Suffolk 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.

Your branch team

  • Chair: Laura Bird
  • Vice chair: Vacant
  • Treasurer: Vacant
  • Secretary: Tracey Risebrow

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All branch events

Our branch annual general meeting (AGM)

Every year, our branch holds its AGM, where we:

  • review our branch activity over the past twelve months
  • map out what we want to achieve over the next year
  • elect the branch committee for the coming year
  • 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 ¿ìèÊÓÆµ Congress

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

All members can attend ¿ìèÊÓÆµ 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 ¿ìèÊÓÆµ 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



460 blog posts
  • Janet Hargreaves Janet Hargreaves 29 Jan 2025

    From the Archives: Alice Bird's Atlantic adventure

    The ¿ìèÊÓÆµ 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. 

  • James Faraday James Faraday 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.

  • Elsa Afonso Elsa Afonso 27 Jan 2025

    The impact of humanitarian crises on cancer care

    Elsa Afonso, Head of International Nursing at the ¿ìèÊÓÆµ, reflects on the European Cancer Summit 2024 in Brussels and how the ¿ìèÊÓÆµ is supporting the vital work of nursing staff working in cancer care internationally. 

  • Michael Nevill Michael Nevill 27 Jan 2025

    Reflecting on my experience at the last ¿ìèÊÓÆµ Congress

    This blog highlights my experience of attending and presenting a resolution at ¿ìèÊÓÆµ Congress in 2024. This will help to inform other ¿ìèÊÓÆµ members who may want to participate or attend future Congresses.

  • ¿ìèÊÓÆµ Scotland Nurse of the Year 2025 Amanda Manson Amanda Manson 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.

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