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NMC responds to verdict in Lucy Letby trial
Published on 18 August 2023
Please see our statement below.
NMC shines spotlight on nursing and midwifery
Published on 03 August 2023
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has today published the first Spotlight on Nursing and Midwifery. This new report will be published every year, sharing
Kay Fawcett appointed to lead NMC advanced practice steering group
Published on 02 August 2023
Kay Fawcett OBE, former Executive Chief Nurse at both Derby Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, and University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, has been a
Joint statement on meeting regulatory standards during periods of global or national shortage of medicines
Published on 20 July 2023
We are concerned to hear that people with Type 2 diabetes are experiencing problems accessing GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs). We know that these are being
How we supported our professionals and protected the public in the last year
Published on 17 July 2023
We’ve published a review of the work we’ve done in the past year to promote and uphold the high standards of nursing and midwifery practice the public has a rig
NMC responds to NHS Race and Health Observatory neonatal report
Published on 12 July 2023
We’ve responded to findings which highlight the inequalities Black, Asian and minority ethnic newborn babies experience in neonatal health care
NMC responds to Skills for Care findings on the adult social care workforce
Published on 12 July 2023
We’ve responded to the Skills for Care’s latest report, The Size and Structure of the Adult Social Care Sector and Workforce in England.
New resources support partnership between midwives, women and families
Published on 06 July 2023
The NMC has today (6 July 2023) launched a new initiative supporting midwives to work in partnership with women and families, ensuring the best possible experie
NMC celebrates the 75th anniversary of the NHS
Published on 05 July 2023
Today we mark 75 years of the National Health Service (NHS).
NMC responds to the NHS England’s Long Term Workforce Plan
Published on 30 June 2023
We’ve responded to NHS England’s Long term Workforce Plan and its commitments to delivering a sustainable health and care workforce.
NMC responds to GMC findings around medical workforce pressures
Published on 23 June 2023
The General Medical Council (GMC) has warned that workplace pressures including burnout and workload are driving doctors out of their profession – chiming with
NMC celebrates those recognised on the King’s Birthday Honours list
Published on 16 June 2023
Congratulations to all the nursing and midwifery professionals awarded for their outstanding achievements
What to expect from your nursing associate
Published on 07 June 2023
We’ve published a new animation to help people understand what they can expect from their nursing associate.
NMC and CNOs respond to Mental Health Deserves Better open letter
Published on 05 June 2023
Read our response below
Record number of nurses, midwives and nursing associates
Published on 24 May 2023
See the latest data from our register
NMC recruiting for new fitness to practise panel members
Published on 22 May 2023
Applications are now open for new members to join our independent fitness to practise panels
Kate Brintworth appointed as Chief Midwifery Officer
Published on 19 May 2023
The NMC has congratulated Kate Brintworth, currently the Regional Chief Midwife for London, on her appointment as the new Chief Midwifery Officer for England
Blog: Inside Regulatory Reform
Published on 16 May 2023
Our Assistant Director of Regulatory Reform, John Lucarotti, explains our thoughts on the proposed regulation of Anaesthesia Associates and Physician Associates
NMC responds to RCN findings that emergency nurses fear being struck off
Published on 15 May 2023
We’ve responded to findings by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) that more than six in 10 emergency nurses say the treatment of patients in inappropriate areas
Q&A: the benefits of digital technologies in nursing
Published on 15 May 2023
For International Nurses Day, we spoke to two nurses who are passionate about the use of digital technologies in healthcare and the benefit they have for people
