About the BDNG

The British Dermatological Nursing Group (BDNG) was established in 1989 to offer an independent speciality group of nurses and healthcare professionals with an interest in dermatology.

Aims of the BDNG

The aims of the BDNG are to:

  • Promote the development of the highest standard of care for the patient receiving dermatological care;
  • Promote the development and recognition of the nurse’s role in dermatology, for the benefit of the patient;
  • Promote and support education of nurses for their role in dermatology;
  • Promote and support research into all aspects of dermatology nursing and dermatological nursing care;
  • Provide a source of expertise for nurses facing clinical and managerial challenges in the field of dermatology nursing;
  • Provide a forum for the dissemination of developments and knowledge in the field of dermatology nursing.

Membership

Membership of the group is open to healthcare professionals only.

Registered nurses from the UK and Ireland working in dermatology may apply for Ordinary Membership.

All other health care professionals and overseas nurses may apply for Associate Membership.

Associate members are unable to vote on changes to the BDNG Constitution.
Read more about BDNG Membership

Membership Benefits

  • A copy of the journal Dermatological Nursing quarterly
  • Practice Development Awards
  • Travel awards
  • Reduced registration fee at the BDNG Annual Conference
  • Reduced registration fee at BDNG Regional Meetings
  • Access to member’s only section of website
  • Regular email alerts

Subscriptions

Annual Subscription is only £20

  • Committee
    President Lisa McGovern
    President Elect Vacant
    Trustee Val Anderson
    Trustee Claire Lusted
    Trustee Karen Stephen
    Trustee Pauline Stopford-Taylor
    Trustee Emmanuel Toni
    Journal Clinical Editor Polly Buchanan
    Editorial Board Chair Jackie Tomlinson
  • Specialist Interest Committee
    Aesthetics Specialist Interest Committee Melissa Pugh and Alison Mahon
    Biologics Specialist Interest Committee Jing Husaini
    Contact Dermatitis Specialist Interest Committee Liza Benfield
    Dermoscopy Specialist Interest Committee Chris Beal and Marta Redelbach-Gaisford
    Hidradentis Supprativa (HS) Specialist Interest Committee Lorriane Gribben
    Non-Medical Prescribing Specialist Interest Committee Nicola Housam
    Paediatrics Specialist Interest Committee Michelle Taylor
    Photodermatology Specialist Interest Committee Stephanie Greenleaf and Vicky Armstrong
    PhotoDymanic Therapy (PDT) Specialist Interest Committee Vacant
    Primary Care Specialist Interest Committee Fiona Elliott
    Psychodermatology Specialist Interest Committee Karen Stephen
    Research Specialist Interest Committee Emmanuel Toni
    Skin Cancer Specialist Interest Committee Leila Kattach
    Skin Of Colour Specialist Interest Committee Modupe Olubunmi Sọji-Adeyemo
    Skin Surgery Specialist Interest Committee Lauren Godfrey
  • Staff
    CEO Susan Maguire
    Events Manager Katherine Mansfield
    Member and International Liaison Lead Lynne Skrine
    Administrator Rachel McCutcheon
    Education Team
    Education and Development Lead Teena Mackenzie
    Events Education Lead Emma Button
    Educational Nurse Emi Hawthorne
    Education Nurse Molly Connolly