NMC responds to Sir Simon Stevens stepping down from NHS England

Published on 29 April 2021

Read our response

Responding to the news that Sir Simon Stevens will step down as Chief Executive of NHS England and NHS Improvement at the end of July, Andrea Sutcliffe CBE, Chief Executive and Registrar at the Nursing and Midwifery Council, said:

"On behalf of the Nursing and Midwifery Council I would like to extend our very best wishes to Sir Simon Stevens.

"Sir Simon has led the NHS in England through significant changes and challenges over the last seven years, including the incredible response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

"As a leader, Sir Simon has sought to improve the experience of people who use services, as well as prioritising equality, diversity and inclusion within the NHS workforce.

"I wish Sir Simon the very best for the future as he joins the House of Lords where I'm sure he'll continue to be a powerful advocate for positive change in our health and care system."

ENDS


Other recent news…

NMC puts anti-racism at the heart of Code and Revalidation reviews

Published on 30 March 2026

The Nursing and Midwifery Council’s (NMC) commitment to anti-racism has been central to its ongoing reviews of the Code and Revalidation process – two regulator


Regulator responds to concerns raised by bereaved families in Nottingham

Published on 27 March 2026

The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has restated its commitment to learning from feedback and changing the way it works, as a result of its engagement with


NMC launches new data dashboard to highlight recurring themes when midwifery care goes wrong

Published on 19 March 2026

The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has launched a new Midwifery Data Dashboard to help the maternity care sector to understand and address recurring themes

News categories