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Increase in complaints about nurses and midwives
Figures presented in a report to the NMC on 2 July 2009 show an increase in the number of complaints about nurses and midwives.
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Midwives rules and standards
The NMC are evaluating the current Midwives rules and standards, to make sure they provide the best possible framework of care to safeguard the health and wellbeing of women, their babies and families.
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NMC statement: misleading information in Nursing Standard
This week Nursing Standard published some misleading and speculative information regarding the NMC's registration fee.
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NMC to develop practical guidelines for professionals on whistle-blowing
The NMC has started work to improve its advice and information on whistle-blowing for nurses and midwives.
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Influenza pandemic: NMC position statement and general information
Update 11 June 2009: The WHO has now classified the outbreak of swine flu as a pandemic; this means that cases of the virus being passed between people have been reported in two or more countries in different regions, and does not mean that the symptoms of the virus have changed or become more severe.
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NMC announces new Director of Standards and Registrations
The NMC today announced the appointment of Roger Thompson as its new Director of Standards and Registration.
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Review of pre-registration nursing education – Phase 2
Background
The NMC is undertaking a Review of pre-registration nursing education in response to changes in policy and the delivery of healthcare.
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Read about the NMC in Work Matters
Catch up with our news in the latest edition of Work Matters, the magazine for NHS staff.
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Your new PIN card
Since April 2009, anyone joining the register, or renewing or retaining their registration will have received one of our redesigned PIN cards.
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NMC Annual Midwifery Conference
Modern supervision in action - supervisors, midwives and women working in partnership: Belfast, Wednesday 21 October 2009.
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Educational grants available for nurses and midwives
Money for educational grants is available from two funds administered by the Nightingale Fellowship for nurses and midwives who are members or who work at Guy’s & St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust or the Florence Nightingale School of Nursing and Midwifery, King’s College, London.
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Take part in our survey on clinical roles
We are looking for people working in new and emerging roles to take part in a survey.
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Guidance for the care of older people - summary card available to order while stocks last
This short summary of the guidance was originally distributed with NMC News; since then we have recieved numerous requests for more cards.
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Revalidation
Information about Revalidation and what it means for nurses and midwives.
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