More nurses, midwives and nursing associates
There are more nurses, midwives and nursing associates on the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) register than ever: 826,418. That’s an increase of 37,723 (4.8 percent) compared to the same period last year, and 128,184 (18.4 percent) over the last five years. This includes 765,051 nurses (+4.6 percent since 2023); 44,125 midwives (+5.8 percent); and 10,881 nursing associates (+16.6 percent). More….