NURSING AND EDUCATION PLATFORM

The work of independent researchers is restricted in the UK. Unless anybody is attached to a University ; as student or member of staff, they do not have access to interlibrary loans or gain support for their work and ideas. Indeed, even with University access, some Universities will not obtain work that is outside the UK. Also publication of work is restricted; most books and journals now usually commission items . Indeed, more copies sell with a reputable person's name on it as author. The British lending library will only post you items if your local library wil request it; many will not do so due to funding. Gaining access to the BLL in London certainly is not easy; to go and read items there when you do not live in London, unless you have  a lot of time to wait whilst ID is checked and money to there. Universities therefore seem to dictate what is researched, what is published and what work is referenced. There are however some Universities abroad, who will for a  fee, send you copies of books or articles if they have them.One answer is for us all to assist one another. Having written and researched for 20 years; independently, I have collected  a lot of references some of which are very rare, and am always keen to share with others. It would also be excellent marketing for established academics  within Universities, to offer support and recognition to developing individuals.