The Code
Professional standards of practice and behaviour for
nurses, midwives and nursing associates
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We know that this is an extremely challenging time for the professionals on
our register.
Our Code and Standards continue to support you by providing key
principles you should follow, alongside the ethical frameworks that
normally guide your practice.
The Code presents the professional standards that nurses, midwives and
nursing associates must uphold in order to be registered to practise in the
UK.
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It’s structured around four themes – prioritise
people, practise effectively, preserve safety and
promote professionalism and trust.
Each section contains a series of statements that
taken together signify what good nursing and
midwifery practice looks like.
You’ll see that we’ve changed the look of the
Code. This is in line with some changes we’ve
made to our visual identity to be more accessible,
modern and to help us communicate better with
you. Importantly, the content of the Code hasn’t
changed, so you can continue to use your existing
copy if you’ve already printed it.
The Code PDF 507.8 KB
Y Cod PDF 533.4 KB
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Guidance and supporting information
Our guidance covers some important things to consider - like using social
media responsibly and what to do if you ever need to raise a concern.
We've also published some additional information on topics that may
come up throughout your career:
Additional information on delegation and accountability PDF 11.1
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Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am dirprwyo ac atebolrwydd PDF 3.4
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Additional information on conscientious objection
Additional information on female genital mutilation (FGM)
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Caring with Confidence: The Code in Action
Our core role is to regulate, and to ensure we regulate as well as possible,
we proactively support our professions.
This means creating resources that are useful throughout your career as a
nurse, midwife or nursing associate, helping you to deliver our standards
and address future challenges.
Caring with Confidence is a series of bite-sized animations about key
aspects of your role as a nursing or midwifery professional, and how the
Code can support you. Please share the series with your colleagues.
What the Code means for different groups
The Code is useful for everyone who cares about good nursing and
midwifery.
We've produced some resources to explain what the Code means for you
and what you should expect.
Patients and members of the public
Good nursing and midwifery care PDF 358.0 KB
Good nursing and midwifery care - EasyRead PDF 1.6 MB
Gofal da gan nyrsys a bydwragedd PDF 2.2 MB
Gofal da gan nyrsys a bydwragedd - EasyRead PDF 787.0 KB
Employers
The NMC Code - Professional staff, quality services PDF 999.7 KB
Cod yr NMC - Staff proffesiynol, gwasanaethau o safon PDF 2.6
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Previous versions of the Code
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These versions are only available for reference.
2015 version of the Code ( Cymraeg) - valid until 10 October 2018
2008 version of the Code - valid until 31 March 2015
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Last updated: 24/02/2023
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