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Suffolk

RCN Suffolk branch

If you're an RCN member working in Suffolk, you're automatically a member of our Suffolk branch. Welcome to your nursing community.

Our branch includes members at major NHS trusts covering the West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds and Ipswich Hospital, as well as independent sector providers and care homes.

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

eastern.region@rcn.org.uk

Your branch team

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

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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 2025's AGM will be posted here 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.

Branch policies and processes

Hear from members across our region



481 blog posts
  • Rebecca Turner Rebecca Turner 13 May 2025

    Life as a Consultant Nurse and Clinical Director

    A nurse as a Clinical Director (CD) is uncommon in most organisations. I therefore consider my appointment to interim CD is as much a testament to the foresight and bravery of my line managers, as it is about my skill to perform. Eight months into this role, I reflect on my day to day experience.

  • Tiago Horta Reis da Silva Tiago Horta Reis da Silva 13 May 2025

    Oncology: navigating cancer in later life

    This blog explores the complexities of cancer care in older adults. With the growing incidence of cancer in this population, it emphasises the need for specialised geriatric oncology approaches in nursing to balance treatment goals with quality of life considerations for older cancer patients.

  • Jem Ann Bautista Jem Ann Bautista 13 May 2025

    Digitalisation: A double-edged sword?

    It is undeniable how much of our clinical work has been revolutionised by technology, digitalisation, and now slowly by artificial intelligence. This blog aims to make us ponder on the wide range of opportunities as well as the actual and potential risks that these bring. 

  • Ellen McNicholas Ellen McNicholas 12 May 2025

    Nurses' Day 2025: Thank you from the South East

    South East Regional Director Ellen McNicholas celebrates Nurses' Day 2025.

  • Janet Hargreaves Janet Hargreaves 12 May 2025

    Remembering Win Logan (1926-2025)

    In this Blog, Janet looks at the rich and varied career of Win Logan, nurse educator and co-author of 'The Elements of Nursing'.

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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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 - 13/05/2025

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