Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)

Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
Key Functions:
Regulation: The NMC regulates registered nurses, midwives, and nursing associates to ensure they meet professional standards.
Registration: It maintains a register of qualified nurses and midwives who are legally allowed to practice in the UK.
Standards: The NMC sets educational standards for nursing and midwifery programs, ensuring that practitioners are well-trained.
Fitness to Practice: The council investigates complaints against registered nurses and midwives, taking action if they are found to be unfit to practice due to health issues, misconduct, or poor performance.
Guidance: The NMC provides guidance on ethical practices and professional behavior for nurses and midwives.
Additional Information:
The NMC aims to protect the public by ensuring that those working in nursing and midwifery maintain high standards of care and professionalism.