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Brian started as a lecturer in the Department of Nursing studies at King's College London in 1987 before leaving in 2006. Brian was Head of Pre-registration Education for six years and was instrumental supporting colleagues to ensure students had an excellent education and learning experience at King’s. He left the Faculty to take up the post of Director of Nurse Education and Head of School at Universal College of Learning in Palmerston North New Zealand. Brian’s area of expertise was wound care and he moved to Smith and Nephew in 2011. His most recent move to the post of Director of Clinical Strategic Wound which bought him back to England in 2018. Brian was a colleague and friend to many, some of whom are still in the Faculty and will remember him in many different ways. His partner and daughter, Karen and Claire, have asked for anecdotes from those who knew him.

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Louise Barriball

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It was never dull when Brian was around. I remember very fondly lunchtime get togethers which took place in 552. They were full of laughter with Brain often the instigator with his witty stories and responses to the telling by others. They also provided such a great introduction to King's, colleagues and how things worked. Brian was so kind and supportive of both colleagues and students. You knew when Brian said 'no' he meant it but for good reason and when he said 'yes' he was unfailing in his enthusiasm and determination. One clear memory was how Brain was such a vocal advocate for a student who had experienced a sudden and serious illness. He worked tirelessly with St George's to ensure that all reasonable and sensitive adjustments were in place to support the student in practice and worked with me as the link lecturer to develop a thoughtful action plan. A great role model in action which I still try and follow. Sincere condolences to Brain's family and friends. In my thoughts at this difficult time, Louise xxxx

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Brian was so enthusiastic and supportive: I have fond memories of him appearing in my office countless times at the end of the day saying "now what does Auntie Mary think of this" and an entertaining discussion would always follow and I remember seeing Claire coming in during the school holidays: he was very proud. I won't forget him.

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Brian was a great colleague! His wife knowledge of biology , pathology and in particular wound healing were really exceptional! His organisational skills, helped the growing school of nursing so much! Coordinating the undergraduate and post registration courses demonstrated these abilities ! Staff grew so fond of him and students appreciated his support and wisdom. Chelsea and Kings Collage were lucky to have had him as an academic staff member as we all were. He made things fun too and always knew where to go for good grub! He will be well remembered by so many.

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Richard and I were very saddened to hear of Brian’s passing. We both worked with him on the pre registration programme as Adult and Mental Health Branch leaders. Brian’s warmth of personality; humour; ability and enthusiasm created a highly conducive environment for both staff and students alike. I will always have very fond memories of that time in my career. We send sincere condolences to his family and friends. Love Jayne and Richard xx

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On my first day at Kings I was introduced to the lunch club and told “you’ll learn everything you need to know here “. Brian was an integral part of the lunch club and while I did learn a lot about the job my overarching memory is of laughing every day. From Brian I learnt how to build a fence, how to cut a sandwich, the correct pronunciation of any number of weird and wonderful things, how to say “no you bloody can’t” rather than beating around the bush. On a more serious note one day he brought an article to lunch and said to me this is really interesting you should read it and thus began my doctorate thesis. I will remember Brian for all the happy times we spent and the many tales he entertained us with. Here’s to you Brian, there’s a sad sort of clanging..... Love Carole J xx

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Brian was very special and a key figure in the nurse education provision of King's. I will never forget his use of hand-drawn Gannt charts adorning the walls of his office and his determination to plan to avoid any unexpected hiccoughs in the later delivery. Brian and I spent many happy years together listening to student presentations during 'Issues in Nursing' which later became 'Issues in Healthcare' with jolly coffee breaks mid-morning. But most of all I will remember his big heart, his funny stories, his love of his homeland and his fondness of food. My children, when very young, will remember his kindness in providing 'entertainment' when I needed to bring them into work - they found the video of 'yucky' wounds different from the usual TV programmes. The world is the poorer for his passing.

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I was lucky enough to have Brian as a friend as well as a colleague. We worked together for many years and while this could on occasions be challenging, particularly in his interpretation of the concept of "political correctness", it was always interesting and great fun, Brian's ability to tell a funny story never failed to make me laugh, he was always a pleasure to be with, I learned a great deal from him and I shall miss him.

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Brian supervised my undergraduate dissertation and encouraged me to undertake a PhD, which I did with a funded fellowship, supported by Brian, Alison Richardson, Dame Jennifer, and Dame Sarah Cowley. Through the European Wound Management Association Bria opened up opportunities for conference presentations and publications. My undergraduate and post doc work involved case studies of patients with malignant fungating wounds. These wounds, and the patients' circumstances, were distressing and challenging. Brian frequently offered me his kettle for a hot drink accompanied by a chat, a tacit acknowledgement and sharing of sensitive information. I owe Brian so much. Don and I really enjoyed his company on many occasions and we both send Karen and Claire our sincere condolences.

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Brian was actually the head of pre-registration education in the faculty when I was a student nurse. I will remember him as an inspirational and charismatic figure who encouraged us to become the best nurses and professionals that we could be.

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As an Antipodean Brian was an expert on the BBQ and making sure that everyone had a beer. But he was so much more than a great host. Brian was an expert clinician and a superb lecturer and the students loved him. He was larger than life - and as a colleague he was a source of sound advice and always had time for everyone. I remember this so well because he was one of the first people I met when I joined the King's Nursing Studies Department based in the King's Road Chelsea in January 1988 - and as the only other man in the department at the time we forged a bond. Memories of Brian are central to my memories of King's in those early days. I feel fortunate to have known him.

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Brian was a great friend and colleague. I certainly learnt a lot about teaching, learning and quality assurance from Brian. But nothing compares to the laughter and friendship, as has been said we could write a book. I remember some of us going to the College Christmas lunch at the Strand. Brian introduced us to staff from all over the College, it felt as if it was Brian’s party, he was so well known across the College. When Brian left King’s, there was only one place we could celebrate his contribution to the ‘lunch club’. As much as Brian had been willing to go vegetarian for Peter and Hamish it was to Roast that we went to celebrate his work and friendship.

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Like so many I was also very lucky to have Brian as a friend, colleague and MSc supervisor ( the last in his own unique style). Brian pretty much presided over the ‘The Lunch Club’, one of the greatest think tanks of our time. Who can think about Brian without smiling!

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Stories about Brian's time at King's could fill a small book. He was a part of the fabric of the department of nursing studies and its successors. I was lucky enough to count him as my friend and our regular lunchtimes are one of those periods that I look back on as 'the good times'. Brian was not always observant of the current niceties of political correctness. Yet although it caused considerable amusement to his colleagues it was not so surprising that at least one student nurse chose Brian as the person to 'come out' to. Although it seemed incongruous and Brian appeared on the surface to eschew the therapeutic approach to students taken by some colleagues he was warm, generous and kind. I think that was clear to students. I have also never met a man who could muster such an earnest and detailed conversation about curtains as Brian could.

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