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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



464 blog posts
  • Ruby Lopez Ruby Lopez 9 Jan 2025

    I'm passionate about creating a branch where everyone feels valued and heard

    Chair of ÍâÍøÌìÌà Cambridgeshire, Ruby Lopez, talks about collaboration and what she hopes to achieve in her new role.

  • Lynsey Russell - ÍâÍøÌìÌà Scotland Nurse of the Year 2024 Julie Lamberth Julie Lamberth 8 Jan 2025

    Time to celebrate the best of nursing in Scotland

    The nominations process for our 2025 Scotland Nurse of the Year Awards opened in October and we’ve just extended the deadline to ensure you have time to tell us about your nursing stars.

  • Sally Bassett Sally Bassett 8 Jan 2025

    Hello - I am your new Council member

    Sally Bassett, South East region Council member says hello.

  • Mehvish Shaffi-Ajibola Mehvish Shaffi-Ajibola 7 Jan 2025

    Leading with Purpose and Humanity

    Vice Chair of the ÍâÍøÌìÌà Group Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee, Mehvish Shaffi-Ajibola introduces herself and discusses the vital work the committee is undertaking to transform the ÍâÍøÌìÌÃ.

  • Sue Campbell, Vari Drennan, Sarah Rogers, Sue Yasee Sue Campbell, Vari Drennan, Sarah Rogers, Sue Yasee 3 Jan 2025

    Nurses in Red - putting nurses back into history

    Are you interested in the history of nursing and want to learn more? In this blog we describe our experiences in the History of Nursing Forum 'Nurses in Red' Project. We have a wiki learning event on February 3 2025, 1-3pm.

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