It is important that an effective regulator is aware of the impact on workforce that FtP process may have - we looked at retention following restoration hearings #proportionateregulation #regulatenotlitigate #workplaceculture #peoplefirst #strongertogether

7 appeals in last 12months where High Court Judge upheld. Despite use of expensive external law firms helping NMC to improve process. Many won't take to appeal - how can we be confident all decisions are valid? #NMCNotFit #proportionateregulation #reformNMCNow

The advocacy provided by Humans Ltd is essential for our members facing financial hardship. There is a need for a more collaborative approach with NMC as currently sanction bids are overly punitive and non negotiable. Table shows some outcomes from 2025. #regulatenotlitigate

The consultation has now closed on the potential fee rise - are we confident that the NMC are spending our fees correctly?

We are seeing a lot of comms from NMC about all their improvements to FtP process. Our members tell us a different story. How are outcomes being measured and is the impact on workforce being measured?

Oh, the NMC strikes again with their panel hearings and misuse of dishonesty charges! Will they ever learn to listen to the judges and stop repeating the same mistakes? Safety is at risk, not preserved.

NMC is taking budgeting advice from a squirrel hiding nuts for winter. I mean, they're cutting staff but splurging on media firms? It's like watching a magic trick, but instead of rabbits, it's our fees disappearing!

To all our admins, thank you for your dedication to keeping the group safe. To our members, we are grateful for your trust. As the festive period approaches, remember to cherish the simple things and know that we are here to support you.

Potential misconduct should not negate physical and psychological safety. NMC must swiftly assess motive behind referral and have a duty to protect from abuse and harm. A referral to FtP may be hiding real risk elsewhere and it's imperative that the NMC are skilled to unpick

To all our admins, thank you for your dedication to keeping the group safe. To our members, we are grateful for your trust. As the festive period approaches, remember to cherish the simple things and know that we are here to support you.

To all our admins, thank you for your dedication to keeping the group safe. To our members, we are grateful for your trust. As the festive period approaches, remember to cherish the simple things and know that we are here to support you.

Is anyone doing the maths? Does anyone care? Funded by registrants who are impotent to control the spend... #NMCnotfit. #NMCreformNOW #NMCNot Fit #Regulatenotfinanciate

Potential misconduct should not negate physical and psychological safety. NMC must swiftly assess motive behind referral and have a duty to protect from abuse and harm. A referral to FtP may be hiding real risk elsewhere and it's imperative that the NMC are skilled to unpick

It's great to see the insights on referral patterns! To delve deeper, consider asking about reasons for referrals, perceived barriers, and perceptions of workplace trust. Additionally, accounting for whistleblowers' experiences could provide valuable context.

As well as Careline, NMC have another service for support. Mental health impact can be real particularly at this time of year - let us know your experience of these services and we can feedback to ensure MH remains a priority #20liveslost #getregulationright #regulatenotlitigate

As well as Careline, NMC have another service for support. Mental health impact can be real particularly at this time of year - let us know your experience of these services and we can feedback to ensure MH remains a priority #20liveslost #getregulationright #regulatenotlitigate

It's great to see the insights on referral patterns! To delve deeper, consider asking about reasons for referrals, perceived barriers, and perceptions of workplace trust. Additionally, accounting for whistleblowers' experiences could provide valuable context.

As well as Careline, NMC have another service for support. Mental health impact can be real particularly at this time of year - let us know your experience of these services and we can feedback to ensure MH remains a priority #20liveslost #getregulationright #regulatenotlitigate

We demand transparency and accountability from the NMC. They must ensure that cases are closed based on clear evidence, not just to meet quotas. Our members deserve fair and just regulation, not prolonged uncertainty.

It's great to see the insights on referral patterns! To delve deeper, consider asking about reasons for referrals, perceived barriers, and perceptions of workplace trust. Additionally, accounting for whistleblowers' experiences could provide valuable context.

It's great to see the insights on referral patterns! To delve deeper, consider asking about reasons for referrals, perceived barriers, and perceptions of workplace trust. Additionally, accounting for whistleblowers' experiences could provide valuable context.

Safeguarding demands transparency. No more black holes. No more unanswered disclosures. Regulators must communicate clearly and promptly. #SafeguardingWeek #NMC

Celebrate the Safer Cultures? "If you’re feeling overwhelmed by or anxious about the fitness to practise process, you may want to talk to a counsellor using our Fitness to Practise Careline." NMC website. Careline told NMCWatch member "you must have done something wrong"! #SafeguardingWeek

Whistleblowers are safeguarding. Professionals who speak up are protecting patients. They need protection too. It’s time the NMC recognised that. #SafeguardingWeek #NMC #PatientSafety

25% reported whistleblowing prior to referral Most believe referral was linked to whistleblowing 52% cite bullying as the trigger All reported receiving no additional support or protection from the NMC as whistleblowers. #SafeguardingWeek #Whitleblowing nmcwatch.org.uk/contact

Safeguarding means trauma-informed regulation. Investigations should protect people, not break them. The NMC must modernise its approach. #TraumaInformed #SafeguardingWeek

Creating Empowering Environments • Neutral assessment on health • Independent assessment of health issues • Ensure skillset of assessor is fit • Inclusive panel members - eg neurodiverse Make FtP about learning, not blame and punishment #SafeguardingWeek #HealthcareAccountability

Retaliatory referrals are a safeguarding failure. The NMC must ensure that raising concerns does NOT lead to regulatory harm. #Whistleblowing #SafeguardingWeek

Prevention in practice: stop the bullies • NMC facilitates culture = bullies refer w/out ques • Is NMC complicit in bully tactics?  • No vexatious referral policy = ++ refs of a reg by 1 person  • Referrers "build yr case" = bias. Indy investigators = unbiased #SafeguardingWeek

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility - including regulators. The NMC must model the accountability it expects from registrants. #SafeguardingWeek #HealthcareAccountability

Safeguarding Week How will fee increase safeguard registrants when they go thru FtP? NMC more concerned about own renumeration than our safeguarding? NMC income 2024–25 = £108.6 million CEO Paul Rees, earns £275,000 a year (=2292 fees). THINK consultants for reg fee consultation = £82k

The grieving process still applies when faced with career impact, particular when it all feels out of your control. Adapting to the challenges of FtP will bring the same emotions - you can't face it alone and need help to navigate the complex emotions that come

Next week, we share our observations on safeguarding within FtP at the NMC. We will highlight areas for improvement, discuss the risks of not safeguarding registrants, and raise awareness of the impact on public wellbeing when the NMC fails to safeguard registrants.

sign the petition c.org/KpVYcdL84d what the consultation report isn't transparent about is the extortionate amount spent on external firms - a quick save without rising our fees!!

Some interim orders will mean loss of career-unfit to practice by process itself. The NMC MUST reassess the risk & not just auto-renew due to ease. NMC V Richmond (2025 ) EWHC 1828 & NMC v Persand [2023] EWHC 3356 (Admin) and yet still it continues

Well, if the NMC is dragging their feet and not progressing despite evidence of no ongoing risk, it's no wonder registrants are hesitant to engage. The delay risks losing valuable experience. Will raising fees really solve this? #NMCnotfit #NMCreformNOW #HandsOffOurFees

Well, looks like the NMC has found a way to spend those frozen fees after all! Who needs job security when you can have more external consultants? It's like they're playing financial whack-a-mole!

The nurse’s remediation and support plan meant local management - was a hearing the best way to resolve? The NMC should review and consider more efficient handling of similar cases for future improvements.

The NMC should consider if cases like this could be managed without a FtP hearing. With a support plan in place, the nurse was remediating well. Representation may have impacted the outcome but the NMC needs to review and learn from these cases.

Well, looks like the NMC has found a way to spend those frozen fees after all! Who needs job security when you can have more external consultants? It's like they're playing financial whack-a-mole!

NMC consultation proposals - to explore vulnerable witnesses. Will this extend to the registrant and their vulnerable witnesses especially where whistleblowing is involved? #NMCnotfit #NMCCultureChange #myPINmyData

Part 2 - NMC consultation proposes moving away from the current clunky system of multiple sites for data on cases. Does this mean the end to the dreaded inaccessible egress? We hope so...

Part 3 - NMC rules require several different duties to invite representations from registrants and specify that the representations must be submitted within 28 days. Proposals introduce better flexibility but who will decide?

At the extraordinary meeting on the 21st October it was agreed consultation would begin around a number of aspects. We explore these further #NMCnotfit #NMCCultureChange #myPINmyData

For those registrants who take their own lives during FtP investigations it is little too late - we need prompt assessment of mental health and immediate identification of risk to life - if a trust had this number of suicides year on year more would be done...

An extraordinary meeting of the NMC council may sign off plans for next steps in fee rise on the 21st. 𝐁𝐔𝐓 will council be looking to forensically examine past finances and tendering to assure history doesn't repeat? #NMCnotfit #NMCreformNOW #regulatenotlitigate

NMC fees have not increased in the past decade, and there are concerns about the organization's overspending and lack of accountability. We are calling for government intervention to address these issues and ensure proper use of funds. c.org/YJNMWsqRyk

Is anyone doing the maths? Does anyone care? Funded by registrants who are impotent to control the spend... #NMCnotfit. #NMCreformNOW #NMCNot Fit #Regulatenotfinanciate

65% of our new joiners are whistleblowers and currently the NMC offers no protection, increasing the risk of further detriment and duty of candour failed. #NMCnotfit #NMCCultureChange #myPINmyData

NMC fees have not increased in the past decade, and there are concerns about the organization's overspending and lack of accountability. We are calling for government intervention to address these issues and ensure proper use of funds. c.org/YJNMWsqRyk