¹úÄÚ¾«Æ·ÒÁÈ˾þþþø¾ 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.
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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 ¹úÄÚ¾«Æ·ÒÁÈ˾þþþø¾ Congress
All members can attend ¹úÄÚ¾«Æ·ÒÁÈ˾þþþø¾ 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 ¹úÄÚ¾«Æ·ÒÁÈ˾þþþø¾ 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 Oct 2025
Strengthening Connections with Military Nursing: Reflections from the International Military Nursing Conference
Kendal Andreason reflects on how international collaboration is shaping the future of military nursing, following a landmark conference hosted by UK Defence Medical Services.
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21 Oct 2025
Reflections on the Custody and Caring Conference
A reflection on attending the International Custody and Caring Conference in Canada, sharing insights on attending an international event for nurses working within healthcare in justice settings, and how "human connection changes direction".
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16 Oct 2025
The power of connection: elevating palliative care through collaboration
Meeting ¹úÄÚ¾«Æ·ÒÁÈ˾þþþø¾ members as a professional adviser to the independent health and community health sector in Wales is one of the best parts of my role.
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16 Oct 2025
Reimagining wound care: how the ANCLE Café and digital innovation are transforming lives in Wales
The ANCLE Café in Cardiff is transforming chronic wound care by combining expert treatment, student-led support and community connection, helping patients regain health and hope. Paired with digital innovation, it’s a blueprint for compassionate, efficient and person‑centred care across Wales.
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15 Oct 2025
Why Newly Registered Nurses Need to Understand Research — Or Risk Being Left Behind
Starting out as a newly registered nurse can feel overwhelming. You’re expected to make independent decisions, provide safe care, and be recognised as a professional in your own right. But many of us don’t always feel confident when it comes to research or evidence — and that can make speaking up harder than it needs to be.
Elections and appointments
Put forward an agenda item for Council
Page last updated - 29/07/2025