Jason Beckford-Ball


Jason Beckford-Ball, MA, RMN is Editor of the British Journal of Nursing. He became Editor in March 2009, having advanced from assistant editor.

Background

Beckford-Ball was a qualified mental health nurse before studying English Literature at London University. He became a freelance journalist, later specializing in medical issues. He has written numerous articles on nursing and health-related issues for such titles as British Journal of Midwifery, Nursing Times, Dermatological Nursing, Continence UK, et al.
In 2006 he won a Nursing Times Award for his services as Deputy Clinical Editor, Nursing Times