Duration: 15 minutes

Guests: Richard Davenport (Outgoing President, ABN) and Neil Robertson (Incoming President, ABN)

Host: Rachael Hansford, ACNR

Recorded at: ABN Annual Conference, Liverpool, May 2025

In this handover conversation, recorded live at the ABN’s 2025 Annual Conference in Liverpool, outgoing president Richard Davenport sits down with incoming president Neil Robertson to reflect on a turbulent but transformative few years for the Association of British Neurologists.

Together, they discuss:

• The unexpected financial and staffing challenges tackled during Richard’s term
• The role of the ABN office and the impact of appointing a new Executive Director
• Membership growth and the importance of understanding why 30% of UK neurologists remain outside the organisation
• Securing a long-awaited agreement with official journal Practical Neurology
• The evolving structure of the ABN, and how it can better support its officers and members
• The importance of protecting and promoting academic neurology in the UK

Neil also outlines his priorities as President – from clearer governance and council roles to making ABN membership more accessible, relevant and rewarding.

Whether you're an ABN member or simply interested in the leadership of professional medical organisations, this episode offers a candid and collegial look behind the scenes.

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