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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
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
