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Julia Corkey appointed as Executive Director of Communications and Engagement
Published on 23 June 2025
We’re delighted to announce we have appointed Julia Corkey as our substantive Executive Director of Communications and Engagement.
NMC responds to the launch of the Government’s national maternity investigation to drive improvements
Published on 23 June 2025
The rapid national investigation into NHS maternity and neonatal services will provide truth to families suffering harm and urgently improve care and safety.
NMC already improving following PSA Performance Review for 2023–2024
Published on 19 June 2025
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) is on the road to recovery following a particularly challenging two years in the organisation's history – reflected in t
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
