Our Aims

BANN provides a voice for neuroscience nurses working within varying clinical and community settings. Our three main aims are to promote the highest standards of care within the
speciality, to encourage and give the opportunity for exchange of ideas in this country and abroad and to encourage interest and awareness of the special needs of neuroscience patients.

Our Mission

The mission of BANN is to support and enhance the development of competence in neuroscience nursing by improving the exchange of ideas and knowledge between Neuroscience Nurses in the United Kingdom and across the globe. Additionally, BANN’s mission is to encourage research in the field of neuroscience nursing.

Our Vision

The vision of BANN is to be a leading authority, to inspire passion in nurses to create a future for the speciality. Optimal patient outcomes require nursing to be pivotal in the delivery of a comprehensive framework for neuroscience care with the value of the nursing contribution to the multi-disciplinary aspects of neuroscience care acknowledged as central in healthcare provision.

BANN News

BANN Autumn 2026 Conference in Collaboration with the Society of British Neurological Surgeon (SBNS) 100

 October 2026

 Venue: Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, London

Standard of Practice for the Management of
External Ventricular Drains in Adults with
Neurological Disorders

New Joint Publication NOW available

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The British Journal of Neuroscience Nursing (BJNN) is the official journal of BANN and is endorsed by the Neuroscience Nursing Benchmark Group
Reduced subscription rates of 50% offered to BANN members only.

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For more information about the journal or to subscribe online visit the members area.

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