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NMC Chief Acknowledges Past Failures, Promises Reform

11/9/2025

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Paul Rees, the new chief of the Nursing and Midwifery Council, acknowledged past failures in handling serious allegations against nurses.
Rees cited a toxic culture and inadequate responses, including in the case of Lucy Letby, who was convicted of multiple murders.
The NMC has revised its guidance to allow quicker suspensions.
A whistleblower claims misconduct is still being covered up, leaving concerns about the organization’s culture.

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Story summary

Paul Rees, the new chief of the Nursing and Midwifery Council, acknowledged past failures in handling serious allegations against nurses.
Rees cited a toxic culture and inadequate responses, including in the case of Lucy Letby, who was convicted of multiple murders.
The NMC has revised its guidance to allow quicker suspensions.
A whistleblower claims misconduct is still being covered up, leaving concerns about the organization’s culture.