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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22 Dec 2025
Santa’s Little Helpers: RCN Online Library Support
While our library doors will be closed for the holidays, you’ll still have plenty of ways to access resources and support.
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19 Dec 2025
Equity in Action: Reflecting on progress and shaping the future of nursing at the RCN
Chair and Vice Chair of the RCN EDI committee look back on the progress made in 2025 and what milestones they’re looking forward to in the year ahead.
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18 Dec 2025
Looking forward to "knowing our worth" in 2026
Charlotte Collings and William Jenner from the RCN Eastern board look back on 2025 and how the region plans to help deliver benefits for members in 2026.
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18 Dec 2025
Students – make sure your voice is heard
Our 2025 student survey is your opportunity to tell us about your experiences as a nursing student.
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17 Dec 2025
Getting into the holiday spirit
RCN South East's Rian Gleave on focusing on the positives over the festive season.
Elections and appointments
Put forward an agenda item for Council
Page last updated - 29/07/2025