Nursing and midwifery recognised in this year’s New Year’s Honours list

Published on 28 December 2019

Congratulations to everyone throughout the nursing and midwifery world recognised in this year’s New Year’s Honours list.

Andrea Sutcliffe CBE, Chief Executive and Registrar at the NMC, said:

“All of us using health and care services can see the amazing work nurses and midwives do every day and it’s wonderful to see that commitment and dedication recognised and acknowledged in this way.

“As we start 2020 and the International Year of the Nurse and Year of the Midwife, I can’t think of a better way to open our celebrations. On behalf of everyone at the NMC, I hope you enjoy all the accolades and have a lovely day at the Palace!”


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