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NMC launches new strategy to strengthen midwifery regulation and improve safety
Published on 03 November 2026
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has launched its Midwifery Regulation Strategy for 2026-30.
Black History Month: Dr Herbert Mwebe on Recognising the Contribution of Diaspora Nursing and Midwifery Associations
Published on 30 October 2026
As part of Black History Month 2026, we're sharing the stories and experiences of Black nursing and midwifery professionals, exploring this year's theme, Honour
Black History Month: Gamu Chirozva on finding her voice, challenging injustice and supporting others
Published on 28 October 2026
As part of Black History Month 2026, we're sharing the stories and experiences of Black nursing and midwifery professionals, exploring this year's theme, Honour
Black History Month: Twila Nkombo on heritage, nursing and finding her purpose
Published on 27 October 2026
As part of Black History Month 2026, we're sharing the experiences and reflections of Black nursing and midwifery professionals, exploring this year's theme, Ho
Black History Month: Paulette Lewis on leadership, heritage and supporting the next generation
Published on 23 October 2026
As part of Black History Month 2026, we're sharing the stories and experiences of Black nursing and midwifery professionals, exploring this year's theme, Honour
NMC responds to CQC State of Care report 2026
Published on 23 October 2026
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published its annual assessment of health and social care in England.
NMC responds to new Skills for Care report into adult social care
Published on 14 October 2026
Skills for Care have today (14 October) published their annual 'State of the adult social care sector and workforce in England' report.
NMC Chief Executive named among health and care’s most influential Black, Asian and minority ethnic leaders
Published on 13 October 2026
The Health Service Journal (HSJ) has named NMC Chief Executive and Registrar Paul Rees MBE as one of the top 75 most influential Black, Asian and minority ethni
Lesley Maslen to step down as Executive Director of Professional Regulation
Published on 12 October 2026
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has announced that Lesley Maslen, Executive Director of Professional Regulation, will step down on 30 November after fou
Blog: A Day in the Life of an Employer Link Service Adviser
Published on 08 October 2026
Sana Din, Employer Link Service Adviser, North West
NMC listening to families affected by maternity failings in Leeds
Published on 02 October 2026
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has reaffirmed its commitment to listening to, and working with, families affected by maternity failings in Leeds – afte
NMC to take more proactive approach to education quality assurance
Published on 01 October 2026
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) is rolling out a robust improvement plan to deliver a modernised education quality assurance process for nursing and mid
New NMC strategy puts safety, equity and anti-racism centre of midwifery regulation
Published on 25 September 2026
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has committed to making midwifery regulation safer, more equitable, anti-racist and trusted through a new strategy that
NMC commits to develop shared principles on AI with PSA and other partners
Published on 17 September 2026
Today, the NMC is pleased to join the Professional Standards Authority, other health and social care regulators, and the Accredited Registers Collaborative in c
How the NMC responded to whistleblowing disclosures from healthcare workers in 2025–26
Published on 17 September 2026
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has published its annual data on whistleblowing disclosures, as part of a joint report with eight other health and socia
NMC statement in response to Thirlwall Inquiry report
Published on 15 September 2026
Read our statement.
Mae'r NMC yn chwilio am bedwar aelod newydd i'r Cyngor ar eu taith tuag at ddod yn rheoleiddiwr cryfach
Published on 11 September 2026
Mae'r Cyngor Nyrsio a Bydwreigiaeth (NMC) yn chwilio am bedwar aelod newydd i ymuno â'i gorff llywodraethu – y Cyngor – a chefnogi ei daith tuag at ddod yn rheo
NMC takes next step towards faster and fairer Fitness to Practise hearings
Published on 09 September 2026
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) is taking another important step towards a faster, fairer and more consistent Fitness to Practise (FtP) process by intro
NMC seeking four new Council members on journey towards becoming stronger regulator
Published on 08 September 2026
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) is seeking four new members to join its governing body – the Council – and support its journey towards becoming the stro
NMC seeking four new Council members on journey towards becoming stronger regulator
Published on 07 September 2026
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) is seeking four new members to join its governing body.