| >> British Dermatological Nursing Group (BDNG)
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| Chair |
Polly Buchanan |
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| Past President |
Susan Maguire |
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| Secretary |
Kathy Radley |
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| Treasurer |
Clare Parkinson |
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| Committee |
Karen Stephen |
Scotland |
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Sheila Ryan |
Eire & N Ireland |
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Gail Dunning |
Northern & Yorkshire |
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Vacant |
North West |
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Rowena Mellows |
Trent |
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Vacant |
South West |
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Arlene Brown |
West Midlands |
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Tracey Thompson |
London |
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Christine Howlett |
South East |
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Anne Sterling |
Eastern |
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Ann Davies |
Wales |
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Dr Chris Barrett |
Scientific Committee Chair |
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Rebecca Penzer |
Journal Editor |
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Sara Burr |
Journal Editor |
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Jean Robinson |
Co-opted member Paediatric Issues |
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Jill Peters |
Co-opted member Nurse Prescribing |
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Ann Marie Price |
Primary Care Sub Group Chair |
Meetings
The committee meets quarterly and the AGM is held in July.
Function
Dermatology nursing is a highly specialised area of clinical practice. The many nurses working in dermatology clinics and wards have limited opportunity to meet with colleagues to discuss patient care, treatments or changes in practice. As nurses provide care for the vast numbers of people who attend skin clinics throughout the country, it was felt that there was a great need to develop a specialist network of nurses with an interest in Dermatology.
In 1989 the British Dermatological Nursing Group (BDNG) was formed and affiliated to the BAD.
Aims of the BDNG
1 Promote the development of the highest standard of care for the patient receiving dermatological care.
2 Promote the development and recognition of the nurse's role in dermatology, for the benefit of the patient.
3 Promote and support the education of nurses for their role in dermatology.
4 Promote and support research into all aspects of dermatology nursing and dermatological patient care.
5 Provide a source of expertise for nurses facing clinical and managerial challenges in the field of dermatology nursing.
6 Provide a forum for the dissemination of developments and knowledge in the field of dermatology nursing.
Since 1989 the group has:
- collected the data to establish a national Dermatology Nursing Resources Directory
- produced the quarterly Journal called Dermatological Nursing
- organised a national conference each year
- published national standards for dermatological nursing in association with the Royal College of Nursing.
- established research awards and scholarships
Contact
Susan Maguire
Professional Officer
Telephone: 0770 9550132
Email: susan.maguire@bdng.org.uk
Gable House
40 High Street
Rickmansworth
Herts
WD3 1ER
Telephone: (01923) 776568
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