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Record number of nurses, midwives and nursing associates, including Black, Asian and ethnic minority professionals
Published on 18 June 2025
There is a record nursing and midwifery workforce with greater ethnic diversity but also a significant fall in international recruitment, according to new data
NMC celebrates those recognised in King’s Birthday Honours 2025
Published on 13 June 2025
King’s Birthday Honours
NMC responds to Florence Nightingale Foundation preceptorship report
Published on 10 June 2025
The Florence Nightingale Foundation’s latest Pulse Check survey findings highlight progress in preceptorship for newly registered nurses and midwives, while rev
NMC calls on employers and professionals to adopt new advanced practice principles
Published on 10 June 2025
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) is calling on professionals and employers to adopt its newly published Principles for Advanced Practice – to help delive
Emma Westcott appointed as Executive Director of Strategy and Insight
Published on 29 May 2025
We’ve appointed Emma Westcott as our Executive Director of Strategy and Insight, following an open external process.
NMC seeks two new Council members as we improve the way we regulate
Published on 22 May 2025
The NMC is seeking two new members to join its Council from October 2025 – one registrant and one lay person, who will both play a key role in helping us to bec
Ravi Chand CBE appointed to our executive team
Published on 22 May 2025
We’ve appointed Ravi Chand CBE as our new Executive Director of People and Culture
NMC breaks another screening record in fitness to practise
Published on 20 May 2025
For the second time this year, the NMC has delivered a record number of decisions at screening – the initial assessment stage of the fitness to practise (FtP) p
From the stage to the care home: Richard’s journey into nursing
Published on 12 May 2025
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Melaine Coward shares reflections
Published on 12 May 2025
Assistant Director Education Quality Assurance, NMC, Melaine Coward shares reflections on her career as a nurse on International Nurses Day
Twin sisters, one purpose: Jessica and Lucy’s journey into nursing
Published on 12 May 2025
To celebrate International Nurses’ Day, Jessica and Lucy Sheldon discuss their shared passion for patient care, which began in 2014 when they both became appren
A career of skill and compassion: nursing is ‘the best job ever’ for Anwen
Published on 12 May 2025
Head and neck cancer specialist nurse Anwen Butten has spent 30 years honing the skill she needs to make a difference to patients, something that drives her eve
NMC launches campaign to appoint permanent Chief Executive and Registrar
Published on 09 May 2025
Applications must be submitted by 1 June
From delivery room to regulation
Published on 05 May 2025
Olamide’s midwifery journey comes full circle at the NMC
NMC celebrates International Day of the Midwife 2025
Published on 05 May 2025
International Day of the Midwife 2025
NMC to update position on remote prescribing of non-surgical cosmetic medicines
Published on 29 April 2025
The NMC is updating its position on the remote prescribing of non-surgical cosmetic medicines, including certain anti-wrinkle injections and aesthetic emergency
NMC takes step towards race equity by signing UNISON Anti-Racism Charter
Published on 15 April 2025
We yesterday (Monday) signed the UNISON Anti-Racism Charter, as part of our commitment to becoming an anti-racist organisation.
Ron Barclay-Smith becomes new NMC Chair
Published on 31 March 2025
We are pleased to announce that Ron Barclay-Smith has been appointed as the new Chair of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), following a competitive proces
