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Whistleblowing disclosures: The action we took in 2023-24

Published on 30 September 2024

The annual joint whistleblowing disclosures report has been released today (30 September) as part of a collaborative initiative with eight other regulators. Thi


NMC to seek next Council Chair

Published on 27 September 2024

The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) will shortly launch the process to appoint the next Chair of Council. Sir David Warren will end his term at the point th


How the NMC proposes to transform its culture and regulatory performance

Published on 20 September 2024

The NMC has set out how it intends to transform its culture following the recent independent review, and will discuss the proposals with its governing Council n


NMC responds to CQC national maternity inspection report

Published on 19 September 2024

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published a report following its recent review of hospital maternity locations in England that had not been inspected and


Kuljit Dhillon appointed Interim Executive Director of Strategy and Insight

Published on 11 September 2024

Kuljit Dhillon has been appointed as the NMC’s Interim Executive Director of Strategy & Insight, responsible for high quality regulatory intelligence and analys


NMC seeks new Council and committee members as it looks to transform its culture

Published on 10 September 2024

The NMC is seeking a registered nurse, midwife or nursing associate to join our Council as a non-executive member from April 2025. We are also looking for three


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

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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 appoints Interim Chief Executive and Registrar

Published on 27 June 2024

UPDATED: 2 July 2024


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.


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