
Nurses and Midwives Council
The Nurses and Midwives Council is a regulatory body responsible for overseeing the practice of nurses and midwives. It sets professional standards, ensures practitioners are properly qualified, and maintains ethical conduct within the healthcare field. The council licenses practitioners, monitors ongoing professional development, and investigates misconduct to protect public health and safety. Essentially, it ensures that nurses and midwives provide competent, ethical care, maintaining trust and quality in health services.