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Consultations which closed in 2018

Return to practice consultation - a public consultation about how nurses, midwives and nursing associates can rejoin, or remain on, our register after time away from practice.

The nursing associate regulation consultation - a public consultation about a new role within the nursing team.

Ensuring patient safety, enabling professionalism - a public consultation on changes to our fitness to practise function.

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