‘We can be kind and regulate well’, insists new NMC Chief
"Our new Fitness to Practise approach is designed to be more mindful of the impact of our processes on registrants"
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Professional Regulation
Fifteen health and care professions to see a ‘disproportionate hike in registration fees’
Unions have branded the 'huge increase of fees' as a ‘tax on practising’.
Read moreNew NMC Chief promises to be ‘in listening mode’ as she takes the helm
Andrea Sutcliffe CBE has today taken up her role as the new Chief Executive and Registrar.
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Healthcare staff fear ‘being blamed’ and ‘isolated’ for reporting mistakes or concerns
The Professional Standards Authority noted that the word 'fear' was used when discussing barriers to being candid.
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NMC launches ‘support service’ for those raising concerns about nurses or midwives
Anyone making a complaint about a nurse and midwife will now receive one to one phone support with a named...
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NMC plans to make language tests for overseas nurses easier
The changes have been proposed after many are "just missing out" on the current standard.
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NMC appoints new Chief Executive and Registrar
She will take over from interim Chief Executive and Registrar, Sue Killen, in January 2019.
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NMC announces the end of ‘mentorship’
Any registered nurse or midwife, even if they’re newly qualified, can be a practice supervisor.
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