Get published: NHS Scotland staff get 50% discount with MA Healthcare

Wednesday, 25 March, 2026

NHS Scotland staff can benefit from a 50% discount on article processing charges (APCs) for open access publishing when submitting articles to MA Healthcare journals. Open access means your published article is made freely available for anyone to read online, helping widen the reach and impact of your work.

This offer provides an accessible route for healthcare professionals to get their work published - share insights, showcase innovation, and contribute to evidence-based practice across a wide range of respected titles.

MA Healthcare publishes leading professional journals including:

• British Journal of Nursing (BJN)
• British Journal of Midwifery (BJM)
• Journal of Paramedic Practice
• Journal of Wound Care
• British Journal of Healthcare Assistants
• …and many more across nursing, midwifery, allied health, and clinical practice.

Details of this discount and how to submit are available on the MA Healthcare website: Open access pages for authors

More information about MA Healthcare journals available to NHS Scotland staff can be found at: NHS MAG online library

For further advice contact your local NHS Scotland Library Service

Or visit our Turas Learn site: Getting published | Finding and using knowledge

For further assistance, please contact: Knowledge Services Help Desk