British Association of Neuroscience Nurses (BANN)

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.

• 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.

Mission:
The mission of British Association of Neuroscience Nurses (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. 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.