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Suffolk

ÍâÍøÌìÌà Suffolk Branch



If you're an ÍâÍøÌìÌà member working in Suffolk, you're automatically a member of our Suffolk branch. Welcome to your nursing community.

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.

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
This is your chance to help set the nursing agenda. Details of the next AGM will be posted in the events section as soon as available.

Our branch and ÍâÍøÌìÌà Congress

Branches play a key role in ÍâÍøÌìÌà Congress. Our members can submit debate topics for the annual conference, which are then discussed and voted on by the wider membership, influencing the ÍâÍøÌìÌÃ's future work.

All members can attend ÍâÍøÌìÌà 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 ÍâÍøÌìÌà 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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    Advancing the voice of nursing at home and on the global stage

    Carmel O’Boyle shares her reflections on her first six months as Chair of ÍâÍøÌìÌà Council.

  • Professor Pam Smith Professor Pam Smith 17 Jul 2025

    What’s in a smile? The emotional labour of nursing

    ÍâÍøÌìÌà Fellow Professor Pam Smith explores the impact of emotional labour on nursing staff and patients.

  • Esther Kuria Esther Kuria 15 Jul 2025

    Fibroid awareness month

    The purpose of this Blog is to shed light on fibroids, break the silence and emphasise the urgent need for greater awareness. By understanding the challenges women face and exploring innovative ways to support them, we can improve their quality of life.

Elections and appointments

Get more involved by putting yourself forward as a candidate for Council, a board, a committee or a forum. You can also make your voice heard by voting in our current elections.
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Put forward an agenda item for Council

Members can submit an agenda item for Council to discuss at one of their meetings. If your submission is accepted, you can present it to Council during the meeting, either remotely or in person.
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Page last updated - 29/07/2025