title: Developing a community matron service: a neighbourhood model.
abstract: NHS Blackburn with Darwen Provider Services Unit has adopted an innovative team approach to improve patient access to its community matron service. This article reviews the national picture and local development of the community matrons role.
authors.affiliation: NHS Blackburn with Darwen. Claire.downes@bwdpct.nhs.uk
authors.forename: Claire
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Downes
authors.forename: Jane
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Pemberton
mesh_terms: D003152:Community Health Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D017146:Models, Organizational; D016730:Program Development; D013222:State Medicine; D006113:United Kingdom