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31,000 responses to English language consultation so far
Published on 28 July 2022
Just over halfway through the consultation on our English language requirements, we’ve received more than 31,000 responses – a record number for any NMC consult
Our review of the year: progress made and work still to do
Published on 26 July 2022
We’ve published our review of the past year, detailing our work to promote and uphold the highest professional standards in nursing and midwifery.
We’ve updated our visual identity
Published on 18 July 2022
Our visual identity covers everything you see from the NMC – from our colours and typeface to our photography, animation style and of course our logo.
NMC launches consultation on education programme standards
Published on 13 July 2022
This consultation will give everyone the opportunity to have their say on proposed changes to our education programme standards. The consultation will run for 1
New post-registration standards will help deliver modern, effective community care
Published on 07 July 2022
Our new standards will benefit people and their wider communities.
Geraldine Walters to step down as NMC Executive Director of Professional Practice
Published on 06 July 2022
Professor Geraldine Walters CBE will leave her role as NMC Executive Director of Professional Practice in November, following an exceptional career in practice,
Nurses among health and care professionals who can now certify fit notes
Published on 01 July 2022
From today, registered nurses, occupational therapists, pharmacists, and physiotherapists can legally certify fit notes for people who need them.
NMC launches consultation on English language requirements
Published on 17 June 2022
We’ve launched a new consultation giving people the chance to have their say on proposed changes to our English language requirements. The consultation will run
NMC congratulates those recognised in this year’s Queen's Birthday Honours list
Published on 01 June 2022
Those honoured include Anne Trotter, NMC Assistant Director of Professional Practice. Anne, a registered nurse for more than 40 years, is awarded the British Em
Council meets in Northern Ireland and members visit local services
Published on 26 May 2022
Our Council met in Derry-Londonderry today (26 May) for important discussions and decisions. Council approved our new post-registration standards, and gave us p
New consultation on our English language standards
Published on 26 May 2022
By Matthew McClelland Executive Director of Strategy and Insight
Andrea Sutcliffe joins nursing leaders at Ethel Gordon Fenwick memorial
Published on 24 May 2022
NMC Chief Executive and Registrar joins nursing leaders at memorial for Ethel Gordon Fenwick, number one nurse on the register.
Statement in response to the Birthrights inquiry report into racial injustice in maternity services
Published on 23 May 2022
Responding to the Birthrights inquiry report into racial injustice and human rights in UK maternity care, Andrea Sutcliffe, Chief Executive and Registrar at the
Important decisions on the agenda as Council heads to Northern Ireland
Published on 19 May 2022
We’re asking our Council to approve our standards for specialist community nursing, specialist community public health nurses and associated programme standards
A milestone for specialist community and public health nursing
Published on 19 May 2022
Next week, we’re asking Council to approve new standards of proficiency for future specialist community public health nurses (SCPHN), community nursing speciali
