Nursing and Midwifery Council

We’ve reviewed how we use X alongside our wider social media channels. From now on, we’ll use this channel only for urgent and essential updates. We’ll be focusing our day-to-day engagement on other platforms. (1/2)

You can continue to follow our work and get in touch via our website, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky. We’ll keep this approach under review. (2/2)

We’ve reviewed how we use X alongside our wider social media channels. From now on, we’ll use this channel only for urgent and essential updates. We’ll be focusing our day-to-day engagement on other platforms. (1/2)

Not sure if you should refer a concern to the NMC? Most concerns can be managed locally, but if there’s an ongoing risk to patient or public safety, this should be shared with us. Our Managing Concerns resource guides you through the process ⬇️ 🔗 nmc.org.uk/employer-resou…

How do the NMC’s new Principles for Advanced Practice align with Northern Ireland’s established framework? Roisin Devlin shares her insights with the NMC’s Paula McLaren on evolving roles, workforce development, and regulation. ⬇️ youtube.com/watch?v=AcLvnt…

We’re progressing with our review of practice learning after approving key lines of enquiry earlier this year. Got questions? Our updated FAQs are now live 👇 They cover the scope of the review, simulated practice learning, EDI and more. 🔗 Read now: nmc.org.uk/standards/futu…

🔔 Reminder: From 1 June 2025, nurses and midwives must consult in person before prescribing non-surgical cosmetic medicines - including anti-wrinkle injections and aesthetic emergency kits. Read more: nmc.org.uk/news/news-and-… View the updated guidance: nmc.org.uk/standards/stan…

📚 Got questions about fitness to practise? We’ve published a Q&A booklet based on what attendees asked during the webinar, covering everything from interim orders to union support if you join after a referral. Read now: nmc.org.uk/contentassets/…

Missed our webinar on fitness to practise? We teamed up with @unisontheunion @unitetheunion @theRCN & @MidwivesRCM to explain: 🔹 What the process involves 🔹 What to do if you're referred 🔹 Support available from unions & the NMC Catch up now 👇 youtube.com/watch?v=5W6auw…

One year on from our Independent Culture Review, we've made real progress - completing 24 of 37 recommendations, including on safeguarding, EDI and faster fitness to practise decisions. 🔗Read more about the steps we're taking to build a new NMC: nmc.org.uk/news/news-and-…

What does good practice learning look like for student nurses? 📚 Explore our general hospital scenario featuring students across all years, applying the NMC standards in day-to-day practice through effective care, communication and decision-making. 🔗 nmc.org.uk/standards/stan…

Bringing primary care into the Advanced Practice conversation 🩺 GP Sanjiv Ahluwalia and the NMC’s Paula McLaren discuss how our new Principles for Advanced Practice support clarity, confidence, and public understanding. 👇 youtube.com/watch?v=zZFJmP…

The latest report from Skills for Care highlights important workforce shifts in adult social care in England. 🔗 Read our full response: nmc.org.uk/news/news-and-…

📩 Join our community of interest: r1.dotdigital-pages.com/p/129A-1M08?pf… 📝 Learn more about revalidation: nmc.org.uk/revalidation/

🎙️🆕 Webinar: NMC Revalidation Review This year, we're reviewing revalidation - the process that supports professionals to reflect, develop, and stay on the register. We explain how we're approaching this work and hear feedback from the attendees. 👇 youtube.com/watch?v=4O2Lfy…

Stay in the loop with our quarterly #midwifery newsletter! Get the latest NMC updates, sector news, and expert guest articles to support your practice and professional development. 📩 Sign up today: nmc.org.uk/news/email-new…

For further details, view our Council papers: nmc.org.uk/globalassets/s… Our next #NMCCouncil meeting will take place on 24 September 2025 in Scotland. You can find out more and register to attend here: nmc.org.uk/about-us/gover…

Council approved the next steps for an internal Council Effectiveness Review, including a new survey to support continuous improvement, stronger governance, and strategic focus.

In May alone, we made 809 screening decisions – our highest monthly total to date. Our overall caseload is decreasing, and more adjudication cases are being listed earlier. 🔗 Read more: nmc.org.uk/news/news-and-…