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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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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15 Oct 2024
Acute stroke nursing is my passion
William Jenner, member of the RCN Eastern board, talks about his passion for acute stroke nursing.
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15 Oct 2024
Bugs off that bump! Vaccinations during pregnancy
Maternal immunisation is safe and effective, yet uptake of these vital vaccinations remains poor. Nurses and midwives are trusted professionals, working with expectant and new families and a key source of information to help families make informed decisions.
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15 Oct 2024
Bursting the bubble
Education is essential at all bands and in all areas of nursing but can feel an uphill struggle to achieve. The Education Forum Conference 2024 was a chance to be inspired by the amazing educational work across the UK.
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15 Oct 2024
Time to highlight Scotland’s nursing stars
I’m delighted to see the nominations process for the 2025 Scotland Nurse of the Year Awards open today (15 October). Our Awards are fast becoming one of the most positive times in Scotland’s nursing calendar.
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11 Oct 2024
Challenge, Change, Hope: from the perspective of newly qualified nurses and midwives
My experience of 'Following Your Compassion', a collaboration project focusing on the perspectives of 24 of newly qualified midwives and nurses, and the follow-up conference at The Kings Fund conference which focused on 'Challenge, Change and Hope'.
Elections and appointments
Put forward an agenda item for Council
Page last updated - 29/07/2025
