Category: Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC)
AI healthcare regulation report highlights need for professional standards and clear accountability
The publication of the UK Government’s National Commission into the Regulation of AI in Healthcare: Recommendations for a Future Regulatory Framework.
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PSA report highlights need for stronger handling of sexual misconduct cases in fitness to practise proceedings
he Professional Standards Authority (PSA) has published a new report calling for improvements in the way sexual misconduct allegations are investigated, managed and determined.
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NMC introduces Legally Qualified Chairs for some fitness to practise hearings
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has announced the next phase of its fitness to practise reform programme.
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High Court overturns NMC findings against nurse after criticising panel’s assessment of evidence
The High Court has overturned findings of racial discrimination and bullying against a nurse after concluding that an NMC Fitness to Practise Committee had failed to properly assess the evidence before finding the allegations proved.
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NMC issues firm warning against racist or discriminatory behaviour
NMC has issued a clear statement reaffirming that it will not tolerate racist, offensive or discriminatory behaviour towards its staff, registrants or anyone involved in its fitness to practise processes.
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NMC tech upgrades to enable more timely Fitness to Practise hearings
New upgrades to the technology used in the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s (NMC) Fitness to Practise (FtP) hearings will improve accessibility for the people involved and enable more timely proceedings.
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Safeguarding team supports more than 700 people involved in NMC fitness to practise cases
NMC says it “safeguarded” more than 700 nurses, midwives and nuring associates involved in the Fitness to Practise process.
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High Court refuses NMC bid to extend nurse’s interim restrictions after condemning regulatory failures
The High Court has refused an application by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) to extend interim conditions of practice.
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NMC to launch “landmark” consultation on new Code and Revalidation process
The NMC has confirmed it will launch a public consultation on a new draft Code and a refreshed Revalidation process.
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Government launches call for evidence on protecting the ‘nurse’ title as regulators urge wider legislative reform
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has welcomed the UK Government’s new call for evidence.
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High Court dismisses nurse’s appeal against NMC fitness to practise decision – Vernon v NMC
The High Court has dismissed an appeal brought by a registered nurse against a decision of the...
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High Court dismisses nurse’s appeal against NMC striking-off order – Khan v NMC
The High Court has dismissed an appeal brought by a registered nurse against a decision of the NMC Fitness to Practise Committee
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