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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



461 blog posts
  • Olivia De Almeida Olivia De Almeida 10 May 2024

    The ¿ìèÊÓÆµ Cadet Scheme Confirmed my desire to become a nurse.

    Olivia De Almeida, an Alumni Nursing Cadet, explains why the Prince of Wales Nursing Cadet Scheme confirmed her desires to be come a nurse.

  • Carol Dale Carol Dale 9 May 2024

    Reshaping the narrative around care homes and the nursing staff who work there

    Carol Dale, our Lead Nurse for Independent Health and Social Care in Scotland, discusses the challenges facing care homes and why she still has hope for the future.

  • Michael Nevill Michael Nevill 9 May 2024

    Decriminalising abortion: A call for healthcare reform

    Most abortion services are nurse led, and following some high profile court cases, healthcare organisations and other royal colleges are calling for the decriminalisation of abortion across the UK. This blog outlines why decriminalisation is important and informs our members of the next steps.

  • Rose Gallagher MBE Rose Gallagher MBE 4 May 2024

    Hand hygiene starts with good skin care

    On World Hand Hygiene Day, ¿ìèÊÓÆµ Head of Health, Safety and Wellbeing Kim Sunley and ¿ìèÊÓÆµ Professional Lead for Infection Prevention and Control Rose Gallagher talk about the importance of good skin care.

  • Networking Pam Penman Pam Penman 2 May 2024

    The power of connection

    Pam shares how the ¿ìèÊÓÆµ has been working to connect our members across independent health and social care in Wales.

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