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Working in a digital world
The use of electronic record keeping in maternity must be supported with the right training for staff say the Royal College of Midwives (RCM), publishing new guidance today.
Change to English language requirements approved by NMC
Proposals to change the requirements for overseas midwives and nurses taking the International English Language Test System (IELTS) have been given the go-ahead by the NMC.
NMC outlines draft midwifery education standards
‘Ambitious’ draft standards have been outlined by the NMC ahead of a public consultation in 2019.
‘Modest’ increase in midwife numbers, says NMC
The number of midwives registered to work in the UK continues to rise with a modest year on year increase in the last five years, NMC figures show.
NMC midwifery panel chair appointed
The NMC has announced Dr Anna van der Gaag as the new independent chair of the midwifery panel. Anna, who is a visiting professor at the University of Surrey, will chair her first meeting today (22 October 2018).
NMC announces new chief executive and registrar
Andrea Sutcliffe CBE has been appointed the new head of the NMC.
NMC changes rules for non-EU midwives
Midwives and nurses from outside the EU can now apply to work in the UK immediately after qualifying.
NMC to use new approach for resolving complaints
A new process for resolving complaints about midwives and nurses is being introduced by the NMC.
Revalidation still having positive impact says NMC
Findings from an independent evaluation suggest that revalidation is continuing to have a positive impact on the attitudes and behaviours of midwives and nurses.