(1/4) Today we’ve launched landmark new anti-racism principles for midwifery and nursing education and practice. This is our contribution to help urgently tackle bias, including the Black maternal health crisis. www.nmc.org.uk/news/news-an...

Wishing all the nurses, midwives and nursing associates celebrating Eid al-Adha a joyful and blessed day. Thank you for your compassion and dedication - we hope you can enjoy this special time with your loved ones. 💛 #EidMubarak #EidAlAdha2026

📣 Our latest #NMCCouncil meeting is underway – with key discussions on our work to uphold high professional standards in nursing and midwifery. Follow our thread for updates.

Today on #InternationalNursesDay, we’re celebrating the dedication, professionalism and expertise of the 793,694 nurses and 13,433 nursing associates on our register 💙 Thank you to nursing professionals across the UK for the vital care you provide every day to people, families and communities.

Today, on #InternationalDayOfTheMidwife, we’re recognising the skill, compassion and professionalism of midwives across the UK 💙 At the NMC, we’re committed to supporting midwives to uphold standards and help ensure safe, equitable care. Thank you to midwives for the expertise you bring every day.

Good teamwork is essential to safe, effective maternity care. In this joint webinar with the GMC, we explore what good teamwork looks like in practice and introduce new resources to support professionals working in maternity services. 👉 Watch the full webinar now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKsL...

We’ve committed our full support to Donna Ockenden following her appointment as Chair of the independent review into maternity and neonatal services at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. Read our Chief Executive Paul Rees MBE’s full statement: www.nmc.org.uk/news/news-an...

We’re pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Dzikiti as our new Executive Director of Professional Practice – and our most senior registrant. He’ll join us in June. Read more: www.nmc.org.uk/news/news-an...

One year on, we’re making progress in building a more inclusive, anti-racist NMC - and continuing to build on this. Read about our progress so far: www.nmc.org.uk/news/news-an...

Over the past 18 months, our Safeguarding Hub has reviewed more than 7,000 fitness to practise referrals. We identified over 2,100 with potential safeguarding concerns - helping ensure people at risk of harm, abuse or neglect are identified early and supported. 🔗 www.nmc.org.uk/news/news-an...

We are launching new anti-racism principles for midwifery education across the UK, to help tackle the Black maternal health crisis and address inequalities affecting Black, Asian and minority ethnic women and babies. 🧵 (1/3)

The NMC’s commitment to anti-racism is central to our reviews of the Code and Revalidation process. We’re exploring how future standards must support professionals to uphold EDI, challenge racism and discrimination, and tackle health inequalities. Find out more: www.nmc.org.uk/news/news-an...

We have restated our commitment to learning from feedback and changing the way we work, as a result of our engagement with bereaved families involved in the independent review of maternity services at the Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, chaired by Donna Ockenden. Read our full story👇

Happening today⏰ Join our webinar to explore what good teamwork looks like in practice. Hear from cultural safety midwives, national maternity leaders and service user representatives, and ask your questions live 👇

📣 Today we hold our latest #NMCCouncil meeting – with key discussions on our work to uphold high professional standards in nursing and midwifery. Follow our thread for updates.

🌙 Eid Mubarak 🌙 Wishing a joyful and peaceful Eid to all the nurses, midwives and nursing associates celebrating. Thank you for the care, compassion and dedication you show every day. We hope you’re able to enjoy this special time with your loved ones. 💛

(1/2) We’ve launched a new Midwifery Data Dashboard to help the maternity sector spot recurring themes when midwifery care goes wrong. It brings together insight from our Fitness to Practise processes to support safer care and better outcomes.

What does good teamwork look like in maternity care? Join our webinar to hear from midwives, leaders and service users on collaboration, cultural safety and improving care. 📅 25 March, 3:00–4:00pm Find out more and register now: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/a8fd4e...

ICYMI: We’re continuing our review of the Code and revalidation, with EDI at the heart of ongoing discussions with our advisory groups. Find out more ⬇️

📢 Midwifery professionals - stay up to date with the latest from the NMC. Sign up for our quarterly email newsletter and receive: • Updates on our work that matter to midwives • Key guidance and regulatory changes • Insights to support your practice 📬 Sign up now: www.nmc.org.uk/news/email-n...

ICYMI: Professionals across the UK are sharing their experiences to help shape the future of our Code and revalidation. These conversations are key as we work towards tackling discrimination and supporting sustainable practice. Learn more 👇

Listen to Meg Hill from Stockport Birth Services and Paula McLaren discuss how lived experience helped shape the NMC’s Principles for Advanced Practice, and why a public definition matters for people using maternity services. 🎥: www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QyO... #AdvancedPractice

We’re continuing our review of the Code and revalidation, with EDI central to the latest discussions with our advisory groups. Members are exploring how stronger, clearer language on EDI could be embedded in the Code. Read more 👉 www.nmc.org.uk/news/news-an...

Today we celebrate the 764,176 women on our register. Happy #InternationalWomensDay 💙 Across hospitals, communities and clinics, women in nursing and midwifery make a difference to people’s lives every single day through their skill, compassion and dedication.

Today marks the Covid-19 Day of Reflection. We remember those who lost their lives during the pandemic and recognise the extraordinary dedication of the nurses, midwives and nursing associates who cared for people in the most challenging circumstances. Read more: www.nmc.org.uk/news/news-an...

We’re investing in a specialist team to help resolve sensitive and complex fitness to practise cases more quickly and consistently. Expanding the team will help streamline our processes and support faster, fairer decision-making. Read more: www.nmc.org.uk/news/news-an...

Reminder: drop into our Education & Standards online session tomorrow at 12:30–13:30 to ask questions and speak directly with our team. Joining details below 👇

We’re bringing together professionals from across the UK to help shape our Code and revalidation reviews. Through our Breadth of Practice Advisory Group, we’re hearing from voices from across the sector, including primary care, education and management. Learn more: www.nmc.org.uk/news/news-an...

Self-employed or the only NMC registrant in your workplace? Help shape our revalidation review at an online roundtable: 📅 23 March | ⏰ 11:00–12:30 Register now: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/c59695... Join our revalidation review community for updates: r1.dotdigital-pages.com/p/129A-1M08

Got questions about NMC standards? Join our Education & Standards drop-in on Wed 4 March (12:30–13:30) for informal, open discussion with our teams. Register now for joining details: r1.dotdigital-pages.com/p/129A-1GXI/...

Self-employed or the only NMC registrant in your workplace? Help shape our revalidation review at an online roundtable: 📅 23 March | ⏰ 11:00–12:30 Register now: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/c59695... Join our revalidation review community for updates: r1.dotdigital-pages.com/p/129A-1M08

💻 MyNMC is now live. Our upgraded portal makes it clearer and simpler for registrants and education institutions to manage registrations, with improved navigation, readability and security. Find out more: www.nmc.org.uk/news/news-an...

🌙 Ramadan Mubarak and our best wishes to all the nurses, midwives and nursing associates observing this holy month. Thank you for your continued dedication to caring for patients and communities, and for supporting one another. 💛

What does inclusive, person-centred practice learning look like in hospital settings? Explore our Learning Disability Liaison case study 👇 A real-world example of proficiencies in practice for student nurses. 🔗 www.nmc.org.uk/standards/st...

We’re pleased to welcome the University of Westminster as the NMC's 100th Approved Education Institution. The University’s new Nursing Associate programme brings the total number of NMC-approved nursing and midwifery education programmes to 2,150. 🔗 Find out more: www.nmc.org.uk/news/news-an...

Good communication is central to safe, person-centred maternity care. In her blog, Tracey MacCormack, Assistant Director of Midwifery at the NMC, reflects on how communication shapes consent, dignity and psychological safety in maternity settings. 🔗 Read now: www.nmc.org.uk/news/news-an...

The widest survey of nurses, midwives and nursing associates by the NMC reveals that over half of respondents (58%) are satisfied in their work. Read more in Spotlight 2025, our latest annual insight report: www.nmc.org.uk/news/news-an...

📣 Are you a nurse or nursing associate? Stay informed with the latest NMC news, guidance and resources to help you deliver safe and effective care. Sign up to our nursing newsletter today 👇 www.nmc.org.uk/news/email-n...

📣 Yesterday we held our latest #NMCCouncil meeting – with key discussions and decisions on our work to uphold high professional standards in nursing and midwifery. Here are some highlights 👇🧵

Got questions about NMC standards? Join our Education & Standards drop-in on Wed 4 Feb (12:30–13:30) for informal, open discussion with our teams. Register now for joining details: r1.dotdigital-pages.com/p/129A-1GXI/...

Students and newly registered professionals are influencing the future Code and revalidation process, supporting work to modernise standards and reflect contemporary practice. Their insight will help inform proposed changes ahead of a public consultation in 2026. 👉 www.nmc.org.uk/news/news-an...

We’re improving the timeliness of our Fitness to Practise hearings by upgrading our hearings technology and investing further in our Hearings team, helping deliver a faster and more reliable service. Read more: www.nmc.org.uk/news/news-an...

✍️ In her blog, Tracey MacCormack, Assistant Director for Midwifery, shares insights from the Good Teamwork Means Better Maternity Care campaign, which show how maternity teams are addressing inequalities through personalised care, cultural safety and local communities. www.nmc.org.uk/news/news-an...

Congratulations to the nursing and midwifery professionals and leaders who have been recognised for their outstanding contributions in the New Year Honours List 2026. www.nmc.org.uk/news/news-an...

Code and revalidation survey set to close with more than 13,500 responses so far. You have until 31 December to share your views on where the Code and revalidation could be strengthened Read more and respond on our website: www.nmc.org.uk/news/news-an...

Joint communication from the NMC and the Chief Nursing Officers for England, Wales and Northern Ireland Read the full communication on the NMC website: www.nmc.org.uk/news/news-an...

With flu cases at a record high for this time of year, vaccination plays an important role in reducing risk and supporting safer care. We encourage the nurses, midwives and nursing associates on our register to take up the flu vaccine when offered, in line with employer and public health guidance.

We’re closing 2025 with our strongest Fitness to Practise performance in nearly five years. Cases are being resolved faster, and the screening caseload is at its lowest level since 2020. Read more: www.nmc.org.uk/news/news-an...

We’ve published our latest Insight into Fitness to Practise publication. Our newest insights show where concerns might be better resolved safely at a local level, and how workplace culture shapes outcomes, including the role of supportive environments in preventing issues from escalating. 🧵 (1/3)

We’re putting patients’ and the public’s experience at the heart of the Code and revalidation reviews, working with our new Public Advisory Group to ensure updated standards are grounded in what matters to people and support professionals to deliver effective care. www.nmc.org.uk/news/news-an...