24 May 2021

Regulator signals cautious optimism as register of nursing and midwifery professionals continues to grow but pressures remain

Over 15,000 more nurses, midwives and nursing associates are now registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) compared to...

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26 March 2021

NMC reflects on extraordinary time one year on from the first Covid-19 national lockdown

The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has launched a week of reflections on the year of Covid-19 - highlighting and...

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19 March 2021

Midwife, Emily, wins £2,500 Pure Foundation Fund for exceptional care and support for expectant mothers during the COVID health crisis

A whole host of healthcare professionals are involved in the pregnancy, birth and post-natal journey, - from midwives, doctors, nurses...

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10 July 2020

Record numbers of registered nursing and midwifery professionals but potential stormy waters ahead, warns NMC

Around 18,000 more nurses, midwives and nursing associates - the largest ever annual increase - are now on the Nursing...

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3 April 2020

Masks for maternity

London Metropolitan University staff have sewn and donated hundreds of face masks to maternity wards in London, where midwives, obstetricians...

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31 March 2020

NMC Covid-19 emergency register goes live with more than 7,000 former nurses and midwives ready to support health and social care services across the UK

More than 7,000 former nurses and midwives across all four countries of the UK are now on the Nursing and...

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9 March 2020

Improved access to Midwifery Units is urgently needed

A high number of pregnant women in England cannot access the maternity care most appropriate for them, according to a...

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17 September 2018

NMC responds to Royal College of Midwives State of Maternity Services Report

Sue Killen, Interim Chief Executive and Registrar at the Nursing and Midwifery Council said: “Like many parts of the NHS, maternity...

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