You should find the answer to most of your questions in the information below. If you want to ask us about something not detailed or you have a more specific query, please use our contact form and include as much detail as possible.
When did you join?
Practical Neurology is published 6 times a year: February, April, June, August, October, December. If you joined in that month, or in the later half of the previous month, you will receive the next issue, i.e.
you joined 20th January , your first copy of Practical Neurology will be the April edition.
Have you updated your address?
If your address has changed, please update it here.
Your username is generally firstnamelastname
Have you selected ‘I do not wish to receive a hard copy of Practical Neurology'? This can be checked in your ABN online account, accessible here
Don’t forget that you can access all issues of Practical Neurology online here (you must be logged into the ABN website first). Simply click on the cover images and it takes you
to the relevant issue. You do not need to log into the BMJ website as well.
Have you set the correct address as your preferred contact? Members have the option for Practical Neurology to be sent to their work or home address. This is your preferred contact, and can be changed through your ABN online account.
When did you join?
Practical Neurology is published 6 times a year: February, April, June, August, October, December. If you joined in that month, or in the later half of the previous month, you will receive the next. I.e. You join
January 20th, your first copy of Practical Neurology will be April’s.
You can access all issues of Practical Neurology online here (you must be logged into the ABN website first). Simply click on the cover images and it takes you to the relevant issue.
You do not need to log into the BMJ website as well.
To access previous issues of PN, you can navigate there from the current issue, either choosing ‘Previous Issue’ or ‘Home’ to view the list.
If you are a direct debit member, and have filled out a mandate, payments will be taken automatically.
If you pay via invoice, you can pay by BACS transfer, or via paypal. Details for the BACS transfer can be found at the bottom of your invoice. Paypal payment (which doesn’t require a paypal account) can be done via our member area.
It will say on your invoice which can be found in your account. We recommend paying by direct debit, and you can change your method of payment at anytime by contacting
the ABN Office or by choosing an alternative payment option at the time of renewal.
To set up a new DD, or to change the bank details of your existing DD mandate please
complete a mandate form.
If you would like to cancel a direct debit, you can do this from your bank account or you can
contact the office and we can do that for you. Please note cancelling a direct debit mandate does not automatically cancel your membership and if you wish to cancel your membership please
contact the office directly.
Please contact the office as soon as you have realised and if possible provide your bank details for a refund payment to be made to you.
A number of resources and publications, as well as access to our online community, is available exclusively for ABN Members. If you want to see what is available, please make sure you are logged into the website.
Additional content will appear in menus and on some pages, as well as being able to click through to the Community Pages.
If your address has changed, please update it by logging in. Your username is generally firstnamelastname
Ordinary members who move abroad
- British/Irish nationals who work as consultant neurologists abroad
- Consultant members with a significant past or present association with British Neurology
- Neurologists who have made significant contributions to neurology internationally.
Yes. As well as tiered membership rates, we offer low income concessionary rates to Ordinary Membership fees. Additionally, members can take up to a 1 year membership pause (eg for
maternity or sabbatical leave) whilst retaining some benefits. Please contact the office for more information.
If your career position has changed, eg becoming a consultant, you can upgrade your membership to an ABN Ordinary Member as soon as this happens by contacting the office, or wait until
your next renewal point and let us know then. (You won't be able to access the full Ordinary Member benefits until you have switched membership type)
Our memberships are designed to complement your professional journey. As your career progresses, you will become eligible for new membership categories and in doing so receive increased benefits.
For example, Associate members should switch to become an Ordinary Member when they become a consultant. Students can change to Junior Members when they finish medical school.
You can also switch your payment method (eg from credit card and direct debit) by selecting the other option during the renewal process.
If you wish to make a change that is not available as an option, please contact us.
If you are applying to become an Overseas Member of the ABN & you are not registered with the UK General Medical Council, you will need a reference from a current Ordinary Member of the ABN. This person will
be asked to vouch for your professional status as a consultant neurologist, and your link to UK Neurology.
Yes. Once you have paid for your membership on joining, or at renewal, you will receive confirmation of your membership status. From then, you can login to the website and view your payments history.
Here you can download current and past invoices which confirm payment, method and date of payment.
The ABN is a membership organisation whose success reslies on the involvement of the membership. The feedback from members who have taken on a role is extremely positive. There are many opportunities to participate as a member, for example
joining a Special Interest Group, Advisory Group or Committee; coming along to one of our annual events; responding to calls for involvement in the newsletter. We would love to hear from you. The best place to start is the "Get Involved"
page which highlights current opportunities, but you can also use the ABN contact form
If you have not been able to answer your query with the information above, please submit your enquiry to the ABN contact form.
If you have a news item, event, trial or survey to submit to the monthly ABN Newsletter, please use the newsletter submission form.
If you would like to ask the ABN for a comment, interview or other media enquiry, including press attendance at our Annual Meeting or other event, please contact Engagement Manager Maya McCourt using the ABN contact form.
If you have a news item, event, trial or survey to submit to the monthly ABN Newsletter and website, please use the newsletter submission form.
