Nursing and Midwifery Council

Multidisciplinary working is great, and the more I’ve been around it, the more I’ve found my place. At first, I had to be nudged towards it, but now I realise the knowledge I gain — and can give to other people — is really beneficial. - Seren Barry, Student Midwife

Students can play a vital role in multidisciplinary maternity teams.

Seren Barry, now a registered midwife, reflects on learning across different teams as a student in our ‘Good teamwork means better maternity care’ campaign. 📖

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"I would encourage all employers and managers to call our advice line, before referring any midwife, nurse or nursing associate. We can help you make a fair and appropriate referral decision and support you in making any necessary referral." - Kellie Green, Assistant Director for National and Regional Outreach

Employers have given positive feedback on our advice line, describing it as “excellent, compassionate and caring.” In 2024–25 we received 1,152 requests for advice, but only 60% needed a referral. 100% of employers who gave feedback said they’d call again.

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We’re excited to join the BACCN Conference later this week.

Visit us at our stand in the exhibition and join our workshop on the NMC Code and Revalidation reviews on Wednesday 9 October.

We look forward to hearing from critical care nurses and talking about what matters most to you.

Today we're congratulating Dame Sarah Mullally, the former Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) for England, on being named the first female Archbishop of Canterbury-designate.

Learn more ⬇️

Our news story: www.nmc.org.uk/news/news-an...

View the resources and case studies: www.nmc.org.uk/standards/gu...

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Illustration of healthcare professionals and a new mother with her baby, alongside the text ‘Good teamwork means better maternity care’, on a purple background with circular design elements.

🤝 The NMC and @gmcuk.bsky.social have launched new resources to support maternity care.

Our ‘Good teamwork means better maternity care’ campaign highlights how midwives, neonatal nurses, doctors, women and families work together to deliver safe, person-centred care.

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Our Chief Executive Paul Rees MBE spoke to @nursinginpractice.bsky.social about building a new NMC - with a strong focus on cultural change, modernisation of the Code and revalidation, and improvements to Fitness to Practise. 👇

Can’t join us on 2 October? You can still stay involved:

📄 Read our latest FAQs: bit.ly/46DHuEP
📩 Sign up to our community of interest: bit.ly/46DHsgb

❓ What’s it about?

We’re reviewing how nursing and midwifery students are supported in practice – and how we can make sure they develop the skills they need to improve people’s health and wellbeing.

We’ll share what we’ve heard so far and want to hear from you.

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We’re inviting you to our next webinar on our practice learning review.

📅 Thursday 2 October 2025
🕛 12:00–13:00

👉 Book your place: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/18b8f4...

A photo of Paul Rees MBE, Chief Executive and Registrar at the NMC, presenting to a group of colleagues.

In his blog for @nursinginpractice.bsky.social, our Chief Executive Paul Rees MBE shares how experiences throughout his life have shaped his values, and how the NMC’s Culture Transformation Plan align with his personal principles.

👉 Read the full blog:
www.nursinginpractice.com/views/i-must...

Our work will be guided by new NMC values: integrity, fairness, respect, equity and effectiveness.

We’ve already reduced delays, strengthened safeguarding and embedded fairness and inclusion. This strategy builds on that progress to restore trust and confidence.

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Between now and March 2027, we’ll focus on five key strategic areas:

• Trust in professionals
• Improving Fitness to Practise
• Culture transformation
• Strengthening leadership
• Modernising the NMC

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"Since I joined the NMC in January, we have embarked on a radical turnaround of our organisation. Now with a refreshed vision and mission, our strategy for 2025-2027 sets out our path to building a new NMC." - Paul Rees MBE, NMC Chief Executive and Registrar

"We have made improvements and are rebuilding confidence in our work, but there is still a long way to go. Guided by our new organisational values, our strategy for 2025-2027 sets us on a clear path to transforming our culture and regulatory performance." - Ron-Barclay Smith, NMC Council Chair

We’ve launched our new strategy for 2025–2027.

It sets out the priorities that will guide us as we continue transforming our culture and improving our regulatory performance.

Read more here: www.nmc.org.uk/news/news-an...

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Our next #NMCCouncil meeting will take place online on Wed 26 Nov 2025.

Find out more and register here: www.nmc.org.uk/about-us/gov...

Quality and equity run through all of this work, as we protect the public, support professionals and inspire confidence in nursing and midwifery.

Read more about what was discussed at the meeting in our Council papers: www.nmc.org.uk/contentasset...

Our priorities are to:

• Improve Fitness to Practise
• Deliver culture transformation
• Strengthen leadership
• Modernise the NMC

👉 NMC Strategy 2025–2027

Council approved our new 18-month strategy, focused on rebuilding trust and strengthening our core regulatory work.

Alongside this, our new Living Our Values guide sets out the behaviours that bring our values of integrity, fairness, respect, equity and effectiveness to life.

👉 Culture Transformation Update

We’ve launched a new Culture Maturity Model, showing how change is embedding beyond completed actions. 24 of 37 Independent Culture Review recommendations are already delivered.

We’re also strengthening capability with new training, self-harm awareness, and an expanded Safeguarding Champions network.

👉 Safeguarding Update (April – June 2025)

Our improvement plan is on track, with a new Safeguarding Handbook due soon. The Hub has is also moving towards a centre of excellence model. Read more: www.nmc.org.uk/news/news-an...

Our new Case Management System is on track, with key capabilities signed off. It will improve casework efficiency and strengthen how we support people.

👉 Fitness to Practise Update

71% of cases now close within 15 months, up from 61% two years ago. Screening decisions are also at record levels.

Find out more: www.nmc.org.uk/news/news-an...

We’ve also strengthened engagement with CNOs, CMOs, trade unions and education leaders, supported national work on maternity safety, and championed social care nursing.

We also shared learning internationally with the Nursing Council of New Zealand.

👉 Executive Report Highlights

We’ve launched a UK-wide review of the Code and revalidation, and appointed two new Heads of EDI to help drive change.

👉 Presentation from Scotland’s Chief Midwifery Officer

Our Council heard from Justine Craig on how her team is working to build a strong, sustainable nursing and midwifery workforce for the future.

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📣 Earlier today we held our #NMCCouncil meeting in Edinburgh. We couldn’t post live this time due to platform issues, but we’re sharing the highlights now in the thread below ⬇️🧵

👉 Presentation from the Chief Midwifery Officer for Scotland

Council is hearing from Justine Craig on the challenges facing professionals on our register in Scotland, and how her team is working to build a strong, sustainable nursing and midwifery workforce for the future.

👉 Presentation from the Chief Midwifery Officer for Scotland

Council is hearing from Justine Craig on the challenges facing professionals on our register in Scotland, and how her team is working to build a strong, sustainable nursing and midwifery workforce for the future.