The Nursing and Midwifery Council
Hospitals and Health CareEngland, United Kingdom1001-5000 Employees
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) is an independent regulator for nursing and midwifery professionals, maintaining a register of 860,801 individuals. Based in London, England, it operates within the hospitals and health care sector. It directs inquiries through its official website and notes that referrals cannot be submitted via social media. In 2026, the NMC expanded its leadership with the appointment of Chris Dzikiti as Executive Director of Professional Practice. The council also launched a Midwifery Data Dashboard to help the maternity care sector understand recurring themes and updated OSCE stations across its examinations. It has pursued anti-racism efforts in education, introducing mandatory anti-racism training in degree programs and developing anti-racism principles for midwifery education.