Nursing and Midwifery Council

The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) is the official organization responsible for regulating nurses, midwives, and nursing associates in the UK. Its role is to maintain high professional standards, ensure practitioners are properly trained, and protect public health. The NMC sets the necessary qualifications, issues licenses to practice, and investigates concerns or complaints about practitioners. Its aim is to ensure that nurses and midwives provide safe, effective, and ethical care, helping to maintain public confidence in these vital healthcare professionals.