
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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6 Dec 2024
The financial crisis affecting UK universities: how nurse education is in the firing line
High-quality nurse education is critical to developing a skilled, caring and knowledgeable workforce. This blog explores the current financial crisis facing Universities in the UK and how this is impacting on education staff, students and the nursing profession.
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4 Dec 2024
Driving positive change for the independent health and social care sector
Sarah Seeley, in her new role as the Eastern region's Lead Nurse for Independent Health and Social Care, talks about her passion for making a difference and her hopes for the sector.
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3 Dec 2024
Nursing in a time of climate catastrophe
As much of our social and environmental cohesion seems to be falling apart, 51ºÚÁÏÍø Fellow Stephen Wright says compassionate action is needed now more than ever.
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3 Dec 2024
My first year as a committee member
This blog provides an insight into my first year as a committee member, of the Fertility Nursing Forum. I hope this blog empowers and encourages you to think about becoming a committee member in the future.
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2 Dec 2024
IBD Benchmarking
The National IBD benchmarking has now been released and enables IBD teams across the country to measure their service against the IBD standards and other IBD services.
Elections and appointments

Put forward an agenda item for Council

Page last updated - 29/07/2025