national back exchange
Newcastle upon Tyne
National Back Exchange (referred to as “NBE”) is a non-profit membership
association whose goal is to develop, disseminate and promote evidence-based
best practice in all aspects of moving and handling and musculoskeletal health.
It is run on a voluntary basis by a National Executive elected from the
membership and administered from a central office in Gosforth, Newcastle. NBE’s
vision for “Excellence in all aspects of moving and handling” is supported with
aims to reflect the growing recognition and significance of its work. The
association consults widely with other organisations / stakeholders having
similar goals and actively contributes to national working parties and projects
as well as supporting research and practice development. ‘Column’, the journal
of NBE, provides a valuable means of communication and is supported by web-based
members’ forums where topics can be freely discussed and advice sought. Since
1992 NBE has run a highly respected and successful 3 day residential conference
in September for people with an interest in moving and handling. The membership
of NBE includes professionals from a wide range of disciplines, including:
Health and social care Therapies Education Health and safety Ergonomics
Equipment manufacturing Industry The development of an Advanced Membership
category (similar to a post graduate diploma) in 2006 has increased the
professionalism and recognition of personnel engaged in this field. Networking
and support of our members is facilitated by an interactive website, including a
membership directory, links with organisations who share similar goals (both at
home and 3abroad). NBE has a number of local affiliated groups located
throughout the UK which run meetings on a regular basis. The local groups are an
excellent way to promote networking, to share and disseminate information and
support members at a local level. NBE also provides a number of resources to
support and develop practice including a series of information leaflets and
professional publications.
