Reporting a nurse or midwife to the NMC
Who to talk to, how to do it, what happens next
Raise the problem locally first
If you want to report a nurse or midwife because you feel their fitness to practise may be impaired, you should raise your concerns with their employer first.
In most cases, the employer can solve issues quickly and fairly without the need for involvement from the NMC. However, if the employer decides to refer the case to us, they will be able to send us all the information from their investigation, which makes the process much quicker.
Employers and the police refer most cases of alleged impairment to us. However, anyone can report an incident.
Act quickly
You should raise any concerns promptly. Although there is no time limit, it is much less straightforward to investigate incidents that took place a number of years ago. In some very serious criminal cases, it is necessary to act quickly to stop the nurse or midwife from working until the criminal case has finished.
Report the incident in writing
You must write to us with any concerns you have, using the referral form, and give permission for us to show it to the nurse or midwife. The Investigating Committee will then look at your referral form, any supporting documents and any response from the nurse or midwife.
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Created date :
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01/03/2010
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Modified date :
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01/03/2010