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NMC’s Guidance on Health and Character for 2019

The Nursing and Midwifery Council have released up to date guidance on health and character.

The document, which can be found online here, details up-to-date guidance on how health and character aspects of register applicants are assessed. 

You will find this guidance useful if: 

  • applying to join or re-join the register
  • renewing your registration through revalidation 
  • practising as a registered nurse, midwife or nursing associate
  • considering training to become a nurse, midwife or nursing associate 
  • working in education and considering applications to study to become a registered nurse, midwife or nursing associate
  • working in education and considering advising students on their applications for registration.

For further information, visit the NMC's website