RCN Suffolk 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
Your branch team
- Chair: Vacant
- 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
Our branch and RCN Congress
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.
Hear from members across our region
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27 Mar 2026
A day in the life of an RCN convener
Donna-Sue Wright discusses a typical day in her role of RCN convener at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
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27 Mar 2026
Protect the 'nurse' campaign
RCN South East Council Member Sally Bassett looks at the next steps in the campaign to protect the 'nurse' title.
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26 Mar 2026
The immense contribution of community nursing during the COVID-19 pandemic
Christine Callender, Head of Nursing Practice, reflects on how the community nursing workforce must be invested in following COVID-19 and into the future.
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26 Mar 2026
Reconnecting with Purpose: Reflections from the RCN Spring Conference
RCN Rep Jia Amada reflects on their experience at the Spring Joint Reps Conference in Glasgow.
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25 Mar 2026
Baroness Audery Emerton: a life of leadership and service
RCN Fellow Audrey Emerton, Baroness Emerton of Tunbridge Wells died on 27 February 2026. She was involved in the Royal College of Nursing for over 60 years and her wonderful career impacted nurses and nursing in multiple ways. This short tribute marks her contribution as a nurse leader, but also as a kind and supportive person.
Elections and appointments
Put forward an agenda item for Council
Page last updated - 29/01/2026