Voluntary removal

If a nurse or midwife is subject to fitness to practise proceedings, they can apply to be removed from the register by way of voluntary removal (VR).¹ This will conclude the proceedings without the need for a full hearing. VR supports our aim to 'reach the outcome that best protects the public at the earliest opportunity'.

The VR process also applies if a nurse or midwife who is not subject to fitness to practise proceedings tells us about a potential regulatory concern when they apply to be removed from the register by VR.