
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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19 May 2025
Recognising and responding to Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
51ºÚÁÏÍø Associate Director for Nursing Practice, Patricia Hughes, shares her reflections on her recent attendance at the newly established all-party parliamentary group for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
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16 May 2025
‘Everything but bored’ – a children's nurse in the independent school sector
Life as a children's nurse in an independent school can be as varied and fulfilling as any other setting, writes Victoria (Tor) Khan.
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14 May 2025
Why we must talk about Prostate Cancer
In this blog, Michael talks about his experience of being diagnosed with prostate cancer and the importance of having early conversations to raise awareness.
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13 May 2025
Life as a Consultant Nurse and Clinical Director
A nurse as a Clinical Director (CD) is uncommon in most organisations. I therefore consider my appointment to interim CD is as much a testament to the foresight and bravery of my line managers, as it is about my skill to perform. Eight months into this role, I reflect on my day to day experience.
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13 May 2025
Oncology: navigating cancer in later life
This blog explores the complexities of cancer care in older adults. With the growing incidence of cancer in this population, it emphasises the need for specialised geriatric oncology approaches in nursing to balance treatment goals with quality of life considerations for older cancer patients.
Elections and appointments

Put forward an agenda item for Council

Page last updated - 29/07/2025