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Launch of the second Extraordinary Neuroscience Nurse

BANN is proud to announce the launch of the second DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurse in Neuroscience.
The DAISY Award is an international recognition program started in memory of J. Patrick Barnes
The selection criteria are based on the joint values of the DAISY Foundation and BANN

For more information and to nominate your Extraordinary Neuroscience Nurse click below

Invitation to influence and shape rehabilitation support for young adults following a brain injury

Are you a nurse involved in or supporting the rehabilitation of young adults following a brain injury?

The RCN Foundation, an independent charity dedicated to supporting nurses and midwives across the nursing and midwifery professions has funded a study exploring the neurological rehabilitation support for young adults following a brain injury in the UK. The study aims to develop a nurse-led intervention that can help the psychosocial support of young individuals. They are particularly interested in speaking to nurses in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. This work builds on the findings of the YARNS study from 2021.

The team is looking for nurses to participate in focus groups and interviews to explore their roles, their work, and how they support the rehabilitation and care of young people they are looking for individuals who:

  • Are nurses in the UK involved in or supporting the rehabilitation process of young adults (aged 18-45) following an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
  • Are willing to consent to participate in an online interview

If you are interested in participating, please contact yarnspro@ed.ac.uk or ocleary@ed.ac.uk

For more information check out the website @ https://rcnfoundation.rcn.org.uk/Research-projects/Priority-research-areas/Neurological-rehabilitation

The Society of British Neurological Surgeon (SBNS) Autumn Meeting

Date: 23rd-26th September 2025  will be hosted by our SBNS Colleagues hosted by our colleagues in the Neurosurgical Departments at  Southmead Hospital, Bristol and Bristol Royal Hospital for Children, Bristol
Venue:  Ashton Gate Stadium, Ashton Road, Bristol BS3 2EJ
Highlights
Tuesday, 23 September, the Neuromodulation Society of UK and Ireland (NSUKI) will host a satellite day to discuss what Neuromodulation can be offered for chronic pain conditions
Registration for Allied Health Professionals (nurses and therapists) opens June 2025
Full attendance (3 days) £100
Day attendance £50
2 Day attendance (Wed/Thu) £90
2 Day attendance (Thu/Fri) £90
Virtual attendance (3 days) £80