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: Laura Bird
- Vice chair: Vacant
- Treasurer: Vacant
- Secretary: Tracey Risebrow
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Be the first to know about meetings and connect with your fellow branch members
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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blog posts
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27 Nov 2025
Research, innovation and managing change - a review of our RCN Eastern board-led event
Charlotte Collings, Chair RCN Eastern Region Board, and Vice Chair William Jenner, reflect upon the recent RCN Eastern board learning event on research, innovation and managing change.
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27 Nov 2025
Amplifying the voice of nurses working in the justice system, at home and abroad
Having dedicated her career to championing the role of nursing staff working in health and justice services, here RCN UK Professional Lead for Justice and Forensic Healthcare, Dr Liz Walsh, recounts her experiences amplifying this field of nursing around the world.
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26 Nov 2025
From local voice to global platform
In October 2025, the RCN North West regional board funded learning representative Faridat Ibidun to represent the organisation at the World Health Summit in Berlin as a youth delegate.
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25 Nov 2025
Have you had your flu vaccination yet?
The headlines about this being the worst winter on record are already prevalent. As we know, in the coming weeks and months, flu will become even more widespread.
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24 Nov 2025
Nursing drives prosperity, if you invest in it
RCN Director of Policy Amber Jabbal outlines how investing in the nursing profession supports both the health and wealth of the nation - and why the Chancellor's budget this week must deliver this.
Elections and appointments
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Page last updated - 29/07/2025
