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Landmark new NMC anti-racism principles to urgently help tackle bias
Published on 29 May 2026
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has launched new anti-racism principles – its contribution to urgently tackle the health inequities suffered by racially
New NMC accelerates change and improvement, five months on from 2024/25 PSA review
Published on 28 May 2026
In its annual review of the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s (NMC) performance from 1 January to 31 December 2025, the Professional Standards Authority (PSA) rec
NMC takes decisive action after uncovering historical failing
Published on 27 May 2026
The new leadership at the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) is taking comprehensive action to protect the public after it was discovered that for 12 years, th
NMC and Chief Nurse highlight importance of social care nurses in shaping future standards
Published on 18 May 2026
The voices of social care nurses “have never been more important” in helping shape the future of professional standards, the Chief Nurse for Adult Social Care i
NMC marks International Nurses Day 2026
Published on 12 May 2026
Today – on International Nurses Day – the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) is recognising the vital contribution that nursing professionals make to people’s
Reflections of a nurse: Caroline Ogunsola
Published on 12 May 2026
For Caroline, Professional Development Lead Nurse at East London NHS Foundation Trust, nursing is about combining expertise with leadership.
Reflections of a nurse: Roisin Devlin
Published on 12 May 2026
After almost 35 years in nursing, Roisin reflects on a career shaped by compassion, leadership and service.
Reflections of a midwife: James Harris
Published on 05 May 2026
James, who is a Midwifery Policy Advisor at the NMC, shares his reflections on what it means to be a midwife, as the profession celebrates International Day of
Reflections of a midwife: Wendy Olayiwola
Published on 05 May 2026
Wendy, who is National Maternity Lead for Equality at NHS England, shares her reflections on what it means to be a midwife, as the profession celebrates Interna
Reflections of a midwife: Paris Pinnock-Cowell
Published on 05 May 2026
Paris, who is Matron for Perinatal Health and Wellbeing Services at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, shares her reflections on what it means t
NMC celebrates International Day of the Midwife 2026
Published on 05 May 2026
Today – on the International Day of the Midwife – the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) celebrates the thousands of midwives who provide safe, equitable care
NMC condemns appalling anti-Jewish attack
Published on 30 April 2026
The NMC has condemned the attack on two Jewish people in Golders Green, London yesterday – the latest in a series of appalling anti-Jewish hate incidents.
NMC consults on improving nursing and midwifery practice learning
Published on 30 April 2026
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has today (30 April) launched a 12-week public consultation on proposed changes to its education standards.
NMC yn cymeradwyo’r cynnydd cyntaf mewn ffïoedd am 11 mlynedd
Published on 28 April 2026
Mae corff llywodraethu'r Cyngor Nyrsio a Bydwreigiaeth (NMC) wedi cymeradwyo'r cynnydd cyntaf yn ei ffïoedd cofrestru mewn 11 mlynedd.
NMC approves first increase in registration fees for 11 years
Published on 28 April 2026
The governing body of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has approved the first increase in its registration fees in 11 years.
NMC seeks feedback from employers and self-employed registrants on Revalidation changes
Published on 27 April 2026
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has been seeking feedback on potential changes to its Revalidation process from employers working in the NHS and social
NMC asks Council to approve Fitness to Practice rules changes for faster, fairer process
Published on 23 April 2026
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) will ask its governing body to approve changes to the rules governing Fitness to Practise – as part of ongoing efforts t
NMC on course to publish anti-racism principles for education and practice
Published on 22 April 2026
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) is on track to deliver new anti-racism principles for nursing and midwifery education and practice in May – to help tack
NMC asks Council to approve first registration fee increase in 11 years
Published on 21 April 2026
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) will ask its governing body to approve an increase in its annual registration fee for nursing and midwifery professional
NMC commits support to Donna Ockenden as Chair of Sussex maternity review
Published on 21 April 2026
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has committed its full support to Donna Ockenden following the announcement that she will chair the independent review o