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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


NMC celebrates International Nurses Day 2025

Published on 12 May 2025

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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

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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

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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

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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


How Alice brings midwifery experience to the NMC

Published on 05 May 2025

“I just can’t stay away”


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

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