Society of British Neurological Surgeons (SBNS)

The Society of British Neurological Surgeons was founded in 1926 and is one of the world's oldest national neurosurgical societies. They currently have just over 970 members.

The criteria for membership are indicated in the Society's Constitution & Memorandum of Association.

The Officers and members of the Council of the Society are elected by the votes of the full members and the President of Society is an invited member of several professional medical organizations.

The purpose of the Society is the study and advancement of Neurosurgery. This is achieved through the scientific meetings of the Society, through publications arising from deliberations about aspects of Neurosurgical practice and delivery of Neurosurgical services, through fostering professional relationships amongst neurosurgeons and through engagement with the public and bodies involved in the provision of care to patients requiring Neurosurgery.