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RCM in Scotland demands 'urgent action' over staffing

By Liz Wells 06 February 2026

The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) in Scotland has launched a safe staffing campaign and manifesto, calling on the Scottish Government to take urgent action to address critical challenges putting ...

NURSING & MIDWIFERY COUNCIL

NMC survey reveals workforce 'drowning under toxic workloads and unsafe staffing levels'

By Liz Wells 05 February 2026

Around 70% of nurses, midwives and nursing associates report experiencing harassment, bullying and abuse in the past year, most commonly from the public but also from managers or other colleagues, ...

NURSES

Sharp drop in international recruitment of nurses and midwives

By Liz Wells 05 December 2025

The number of nurses, midwives and nursing associates who can practise in the UK has risen to a record 860,801, but there has been a sharp fall in international recruitment, new data reveals.

NORTHERN IRELAND

Northern Ireland introduces career and development model for nursing and midwifery

By Liz Wells 04 December 2025

A new career and development model for nursing and midwifery in Northern Ireland has been launched to support professional development and workforce retention.

WORKFORCE

NMC proposes to consult on first fee increase in 10 years

By Liz Wells 16 October 2025

The governing body of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) is to be asked to approve proposals to launch a public consultation on increasing its registration fee, with the proposed rise in the f...