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.
authors.forename: Claire
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Downes
keywords: .; British Nursing Index.; Community care;; Community matrons;; Long-term conditions;; Staff nurse rotation;; Virtual ward