Nursing & Midwifery Council
The Nursing and Midwifery Council registers and regulates nurses, midwives and nursing associates across the UK, setting standards for education and practice.
What NMC does
The main responsibilities of Nursing & Midwifery Council.
Working with NMC
Track NMC registration and revalidation across the workforce.
Monitor mandatory training and competencies.
Flag registration expiry before it becomes a compliance risk.
Evidence a registered, competent workforce for inspection.
Sectors, programmes & frameworks
The care sectors, funding programmes and regulatory frameworks most connected to NMC. Applicability varies by provider type, service and UK nation.
Funding programmes
Regulatory frameworks
- HSCA — The core regulations underpinning CQC registration and the fundamental standards.
- Fundamental Standards — The standards below which care must never fall, enforced by the CQC.
Regulation and national bodies differ across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Explore the four nations and English regions directory for nation-level intelligence.
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