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NMC recruiting for new fitness to practise panel members
Published on 22 May 2023
Applications are now open for new members to join our independent fitness to practise panels
Kate Brintworth appointed as Chief Midwifery Officer
Published on 19 May 2023
The NMC has congratulated Kate Brintworth, currently the Regional Chief Midwife for London, on her appointment as the new Chief Midwifery Officer for England
Blog: Inside Regulatory Reform
Published on 16 May 2023
Our Assistant Director of Regulatory Reform, John Lucarotti, explains our thoughts on the proposed regulation of Anaesthesia Associates and Physician Associates
NMC responds to RCN findings that emergency nurses fear being struck off
Published on 15 May 2023
We’ve responded to findings by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) that more than six in 10 emergency nurses say the treatment of patients in inappropriate areas
Q&A: the benefits of digital technologies in nursing
Published on 15 May 2023
For International Nurses Day, we spoke to two nurses who are passionate about the use of digital technologies in healthcare and the benefit they have for people
Celebrating International Nurses Day 2023
Published on 12 May 2023
This International Nurses Day, we’re celebrating all the nursing professionals and students across the UK who work tirelessly to improve people’s health and wel
NMC welcomes two new Council members
Published on 11 May 2023
We’re pleased to welcome Nadine Pemberton Jn Baptiste and Lindsay Foyster as our two new lay Council members. Nadine and Lindsay took up their roles on 1 May 20
New research shows more professionals in advanced practice roles
Published on 10 May 2023
But public understanding of advanced practice is unclear as NMC considers future regulation
Blog: “The midwife’s role is crucial in providing safe and personal maternity care.”
Published on 09 May 2023
Jacqueline Dunkley-Bent is the newly appointed first Chief Midwife for the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM), following four years as England’s firs
Q&A: the benefits of preceptorship for midwives and the women in their care
Published on 05 May 2023
For International Day of the Midwife, we spoke to midwife Olivia Blankley about the preceptorship programme she helps deliver at Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Tru
Celebrating International Day of the Midwife 2023
Published on 05 May 2023
Today we celebrate and reflect on the vital care midwifery professionals deliver to mothers, babies and families across the UK.
Statement regarding computer-based test (CBT)
Published on 04 May 2023
To make sure internationally educated professionals have the right knowledge and skills to provide high-quality care in the UK, they must take a two-part test o
NMC withdraws approval of midwifery programme in interest of safety
Published on 03 May 2023
A fundamental part of the NMC’s regulatory role is to assure the quality of nursing and midwifery degrees across the UK. To do this we set education standards t
NMC to be more flexible when professionals ask to leave the register when concerns raised
Published on 24 April 2023
We’re taking a different approach when nursing and midwifery professionals who are subject to fitness to practise concerns ask to be removed from the register.
Our plan to promote high standards that inspire public confidence
Published on 20 April 2023
We’ve published our latest corporate plan for 2023–2025
NMC welcomes appointment of Ed Hughes to Council of Deans
Published on 17 April 2023
Read our comment below
NMC Council member recognised with Honorary OBE
Published on 15 April 2023
Margaret McGuire, NMC Council member, has been awarded an Honorary OBE for services to the National Health Service (NHS).
NMC congratulates Dr Jacqui Williams on prestigious midwifery honour
Published on 31 March 2023
Dr Jacqui Williams, NMC Senior Midwifery Education Adviser and a registered midwife for more than 40 years, has been awarded the Royal College of Midwives (RCM)
NMC congratulates Jacqueline Dunkley-Bent on international midwifery role
Published on 17 March 2023
Jacqueline Dunkley-Bent has been appointed as the first Chief Midwife for the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM).
New helpline supports people considering a referral
Published on 08 March 2023
We’ve launched a dedicated helpline supporting members of the public who are thinking about raising a concern about a nurse, midwife or nursing associate.
