Supporting and enhancing the development of competence in neuroscience nursing

About BANN

  • Neuroscience nursing is recognised as a speciality in the UK by the public and the healthcare systems, encouraging interest & awareness of the special needs of neuroscience patients.
  • Nursing care will be delivered by competent neuroscience nurses to promote the highest standards of care within the speciality.
  • The services of the BANN are available to every nurse caring for a patient with a neurological disorder.
  • Neuroscience nursing knowledge is available to neuroscience nurses in the UK.
  • To influence local and national policy, strategic direction and decision making in the field of neuroscience.
  • Strengthen links with other Neuroscience organisations including European and World for the benefit of UK Neuroscience Nurses and patients and to encourage & give the opportunity for exchange of ideas in this country and abroad.

Equality and Diversity

  • BANN is committed to promoting equality and diversity in all its activities to promote inclusive practices and culture that recognises and develops the potential of all.
  • BANN will strive to work to eliminate any unlawful or unfair direct or indirect discrimination including: discrimination by association, or linked to a perceived characteristic, or harassment and victimisation.
  • BANN will be proactive in taking steps to ensure that our work reflects the diverse communities we represent.

Stategic Planning

Download our Strategic Plan for 2019-24 here.

The Society was founded in 1971 at Manchester Royal Infirmary as the British Society of Neurosurgical Nurses (BSNN).  The Society changed its name to the British Association of Neuroscience Nurses (BANN) in 1998. Our Equality & Diversity statement »