Healthcare Logbooks
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.
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 with first-hand. Writes plain-English guides to UK record-keeping rules. .
Healthcare Logbooks
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.
Healthcare Logbooks
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.
HGV & Transport Logbooks
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.
Marine Logbooks
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.
Marine Logbooks
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.
Marine Logbooks
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.
Food Safety Logbooks
HACCP Documentation: The Retention Rules UK Inspectors Apply
The UK retention rules FSA inspectors actually apply at audit — by record type, with the exact periods most businesses get wrong.
Fire Safety Logbooks
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.
Marine Logbooks
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.
Healthcare Logbooks
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.
HGV & Transport Logbooks
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.