News and updates
News and updates about our work, projects and priorities
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Statement on proposed changes to readmission and English language requirements
Published on 20 November 2019
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Blog: "Don’t let being a bloke be too big a part of your narrative"
Published on 18 November 2019
Dilan Chauhan wanted to be a car dealer, a chef or a fashion designer – but never expected he’d end up being a midwife.
NMC publishes new future midwife standards
Published on 18 November 2019
The new future midwife standards have now been published, following our Council’s decision to approve them at its meeting in October 2019.
Response to GMC-commissioned report into the health and wellbeing of doctors
Published on 15 November 2019
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Blog: NMC learning and developing
Published on 13 November 2019
In her latest blog, our Chief Executive, Andrea Sutcliffe, recounts a day spent reflecting and learning with colleagues across the NMC on the importance of what
Statement on the important contribution of adult social care nurses
Published on 13 November 2019
13 November 2019
Principles for good practice issued to protect patients online
Published on 08 November 2019
Ten principles underpinned by existing standards and guidance
Response to DHSC announcement on funding for learning disability and autism training for health and social care workers
Published on 05 November 2019
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Blog: Building on Black History Month
Published on 05 November 2019
In her latest blog, our Chief Executive, Andrea Sutcliffe, reflects on a month of events celebrating Black History Month
Findings of independent review into handling of Morecambe Bay evidence
Published on 23 October 2019
23 October 2019
Blog: Donna Ockenden meets maternity teams who help the bereaved
Published on 17 October 2019
In recognition of Baby Loss Awareness Week 2019, (#BLAW2019) I spent the last few days visiting maternity services in the southwest of England and saw how midwi
Thanks for taking part in our consultation to shape the future NMC
Published on 17 October 2019
The response was tremendous.
Response to the Care Quality Commission’s (CQC) annual assessment of health and social care in England
Published on 15 October 2019
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NMC announces chair to lead new review into post-registration standards
Published on 14 October 2019
14 October 2019
New emotional and practical support service launched for nursing and midwifery professionals involved in fitness to practise
Published on 10 October 2019
Launching today (Thursday 10 October 2019), on World Mental Health Day, the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) is introducing a 12-month Careline pilot
Blog: Baby Loss Awareness Week - a time to reflect and to offer support
Published on 09 October 2019
In her latest blog, our Chief Executive, Andrea Sutcliffe, shares a very personal experience and reflects on the important role that midwives play in bereavemen
NMC launches new online system for overseas applicants
Published on 07 October 2019
From today nurses and midwives applying to join the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) register from overseas will find the process quicker and more accessible
Blog: NMC Council approves new midwifery standards
Published on 03 October 2019
Read the latest blog from Donna Ockenden, Senior Midwifery Adviser to the NMC
Blog: Working in the House of Lords – Influencing strategy in partnership
Published on 02 October 2019
In this blog, Baroness Watkins shares her perspective of working with the NMC to influence parliamentary perspectives.
