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Jamie Dawson

Editor of Logbook.co.uk. Director of Gemini AMPM, a UK fire and security business, so the Fire Safety and Security guides here are written from first-hand experience. Writes plain-English guides to UK record-keeping rules. .

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1 What Is a Healthcare Training Logbook? NHS and Medical Requirements
Healthcare trainees must maintain logbooks recording procedures, competencies and supervised practice. Here's what NHS and royal college requirements demand.
 06 Apr 2026 8 min read → 2 Nursing Logbooks and NMC Revalidation: A Complete Guide
NMC revalidation requires nurses to log 450 practice hours and 35 CPD hours every three years. Here's exactly how to maintain compliant records.
 06 Apr 2026 8 min read → 3 Surgical Logbooks: Royal College Requirements for UK Trainees
UK surgical trainees must log every procedure via the Royal College of Surgeons eLogbook. Here's what must be recorded, how it's assessed, and why accuracy matters.
 06 Apr 2026 7 min read → 4 CPD Logbooks: How UK Healthcare Professionals Stay Revalidated
CPD logbooks are essential for NHS revalidation across medicine, nursing, and allied health. Here's what to record, how often, and what regulators look for.
 06 Apr 2026 8 min read → 5 Van Driver Logbooks: Do You Need One and What Must It Contain?
Not all van drivers need a logbook, but many do. Here's when UK logbook rules apply to light commercial vehicles, what must be recorded, and how to stay compliant.
 06 Apr 2026 8 min read → 6 RYA Logbooks: What Every Sailor Needs to Know
An RYA logbook records your sea miles and experience for qualifications. Here's what to log, how it's verified, and why accurate records matter for progression.
 06 Apr 2026 8 min read → 7 Dive Logbooks: PADI, BSAC and SAA Requirements Explained
Every recreational diver needs a logbook, but requirements differ between PADI, BSAC, and SAA. Here's what to record and why your dive log matters for progression.
 06 Apr 2026 8 min read → 8 How to Keep a Yacht Logbook: A Complete Guide
A yacht logbook records position, weather, crew, and incidents. Here's exactly what to enter, how often, and why a well-kept logbook matters for safety and insurance.
 06 Apr 2026 7 min read → 9 Fire Door Inspection Logbooks: A Complete UK Guide
Fire doors must be inspected regularly and records kept. Here's what a fire door inspection logbook must contain and the legal consequences of poor records.
 06 Apr 2026 8 min read → 10 What Is a Ship's Logbook? MCA Requirements Explained
A ship's logbook is a legal requirement for UK commercial vessels under MCA regulations. Here's what must be recorded, how long to keep it, and who is responsible.
 06 Apr 2026 8 min read → 11 Controlled Drugs Registers: Legal Requirements for UK Pharmacies
UK pharmacies must keep controlled drugs registers under the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001. Here's exactly what must be recorded and for how long.
 06 Apr 2026 8 min read → 12 Fleet Vehicle Inspection Logbooks: Daily Walkaround Check Requirements
UK fleet operators must carry out daily walkaround checks and record defects. Here's what inspection logbooks must contain and what DVSA looks for during audits.
 06 Apr 2026 7 min read →

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Logbook.co.uk is an independent UK publication edited by Jamie Dawson. Guides are checked against current UK legislation and primary sources from gov.uk, HSE, ICO, DVLA, DVSA, CAA and trade bodies. Always confirm against the underlying source before acting. Nothing on this site is legal advice.