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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17 Dec 2025
Getting into the holiday spirit
RCN South East's Rian Gleave on focusing on the positives over the festive season.
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15 Dec 2025
How the Nursing Cadet Programme confirmed my health care desire - Malayka Qureshi
Hi! My name is Malayka and I am now 20 years old. I’m based in west Reading I joined the RCN King’s nursing cadet programme (then the RCN Prince of Wales nursing cadet scheme) when I was 17 years old, the opportunity came to me when I was studying Health and Social A level at sixth form.
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15 Dec 2025
Protecting nursing staff during the flu surge: Why respiratory risk assessment matters
In this blog, Andrew Mather - UK H&S Representatives' Committee talks about the importance of assessing and controlling risks to nursing staff from respiratory illness.
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12 Dec 2025
Celebration to Progress: UKONS at 20 & the Next Chapter
Celebrating 20 years of UKONS, this blog reflects on the progress of cancer nursing and explores future priorities: valuing expertise, nurturing the workforce, optimising therapies, and ensuring person‑centred care to build resilient, compassionate oncology services.
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12 Dec 2025
Strengthening the Future of Diabetes Care: Reflections from EDEN Leicester
In this blog, UK Professional Lead for Long Term Conditions, Callum, talks about his recent visit to EDEN Leicester Diabetes Centre and what he learnt.
Elections and appointments
Put forward an agenda item for Council
Page last updated - 29/07/2025