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Blog: Implementing Martha’s Rule in nursing and midwifery care: why it matters
Published on 09 September 2024
As plans to roll out Martha’s Rule continue in England, Executive Nurse Director at the NMC, Sam Foster, explains the significance of Martha’s Rule and how it r
NMC commits to improving revalidation experience for disabled nursing and midwifery professionals
Published on 05 September 2024
We’ve published new research today (5 September) that explores the challenges disabled professionals on our register can encounter when revalidating, and how we
NMC seeks views on remote prescribing of non-surgical cosmetic medicines
Published on 29 August 2024
We want to understand your views on remote prescribing practices.
NMC statement on UK riots
Published on 07 August 2024
The violent riots across the country are disgraceful, and are indicative of the Islamophobia and racism which sadly persist across society.
NMC launches recruitment campaign for Interim Chief Executive and Registrar
Published on 02 August 2024
We have today (2 August 2024) launched the recruitment campaign for an Interim Chief Executive and Registrar.
NMC welcomes Duncan Burton as new Chief Nursing Officer for England
Published on 25 July 2024
Duncan Burton has been named as the next Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) for England, as Dame Ruth May steps down after five years.
NMC sets out next steps toward change
Published on 24 July 2024
Responding to the recommendations of the independent review
2023-2024 in review: what we have done and the work ahead
Published on 19 July 2024
Annual report and accounts 2023-2024
More nurses, midwives and nursing associates in the UK than ever before
Published on 19 July 2024
Our latest Annual data report, March 2024
Independent culture review will be a turning point for the NMC
Published on 09 July 2024
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has apologised and promised action after an independent review of its culture highlighted safeguarding concerns, and fou
Update on interim Chief Executive and Registrar
Published on 03 July 2024
Helen Herniman to be acting Chief Executive and Registrar
NMC pays tribute to those recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours list
Published on 14 June 2024
Congratulations to all the nursing and midwifery professionals who’ve been honoured this year.
NMC clarification following questions about its registration processes for internationally educated professionals
Published on 14 June 2024
Our clarification
NMC to recruit fitness to practise panel members and chairs
Published on 12 June 2024
We’re seeking to recruit 85 panel members and 55 chairs to reach timely, fair, and balanced decisions in fitness to practise cases.
Andrea Sutcliffe to step down as NMC Chief Executive due to ill health
Published on 22 May 2024
Andrea Sutcliffe CBE is to step down as Chief Executive and Registrar of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) due to ill health.
NMC celebrates International Nurses Day 2024
Published on 12 May 2024
Today we’re celebrating all the nursing professionals and students across the UK dedicated to providing safe, kind and effective care, for the benefit of the pu
NMC appoints new education quality assurance service provider
Published on 09 May 2024
We are pleased to appoint the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) as our new education quality assurance (EdQA) service provider, following a rigorous procurement pr
NMC endorses new framework to address emerging concerns
Published on 08 May 2024
We’re joining other health and social care regulators in Northern Ireland to support a new intelligence sharing framework. This represents a collective commitme
NMC celebrates International Day of the Midwife 2024
Published on 05 May 2024
Today we celebrate all midwives and midwifery students who strive to create safe, empowering pregnancies and births for women, babies and families across the UK
