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NMC Misses 434 Convicted Cases, 15 Nurses Remain Licensed

5/27/2026

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Story summary

Nursing and Midwifery Council failed to assess health and character declarations for 15 nurses and midwives, letting them continue practising.
A review of 18,060 applications uncovered 434 cases never passed to an assistant registrar, including 402 with convictions.
Nursing unions condemned the vague apology and demanded an independent investigation, while Council chief executive Paul Rees cited a 2024 review that found bullying and racism and launched a three-year transformation programme.

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Story summary

Nursing and Midwifery Council failed to assess health and character declarations for 15 nurses and midwives, letting them continue practising.
A review of 18,060 applications uncovered 434 cases never passed to an assistant registrar, including 402 with convictions.
Nursing unions condemned the vague apology and demanded an independent investigation, while Council chief executive Paul Rees cited a 2024 review that found bullying and racism and launched a three-year transformation programme.