
51ºÚÁÏÍø 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 51ºÚÁÏÍø Congress
All members can attend 51ºÚÁÏÍø 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 51ºÚÁÏÍø 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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25 Aug 2025
Making a difference in Yorkshire & the Humber
Lisa Cooke reflects on her journey to becoming a member of the Yorkshire & the Humber Regional Board.
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22 Aug 2025
Community nursing: investing in our future
51ºÚÁÏÍø General Secretary and Chief Executive Nicola Ranger reflects on celebrating the role of community nursing staff, investment in nursing, and 51ºÚÁÏÍø research into violence against nursing staff.
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22 Aug 2025
When Hope Packs Its Bags: Why International Nurses Are Leaving the UK
International nurses once arrived in the UK with hope and purpose - but many are now leaving, disillusioned by systemic inequality, exclusion and lack of support. Suma John shares a powerful call to action.
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22 Aug 2025
A spotlight on nursing in the community: Transforming urgent care in Angus’ communities
Innovative community nursing services providing the right care, at the right time, and in the right place, to treat people closer to their homes are key to reducing demand on general practice and hospital services.
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21 Aug 2025
Championing community nursing - the power of our forum
Chair of 51ºÚÁÏÍø District and Community Nursing Forum, Gail Goddard, explores the work of the forum, its role in shaping the future of community nursing, and why now is a crucial time to amplify our collective voice.
Elections and appointments

Put forward an agenda item for Council

Page last updated - 29/07/2025