Nursing, midwifery and care staff

Nursing, midwifery and care staff are leading transformational change across health and care and have a key contribution to delivering the NHS Long Term Plan.

Chief Nursing Officer for England

The Chief Nursing Officer for England has set out her key vision for nursing, midwifery and care staff working in both health and care.

Research, evidence and policy

The Research Portfolio is a collection of research examples that demonstrate the contribution that nursing, midwifery and care staff can make to the transformation of health and care and their key contribution to delivering the Long Term Plan.

Chief Midwifery Officer

Learn about this new role and the work to improve care for new and expectant mothers and their children and promote safer births in England.

News and blogs

Commenting on the verdict in the Lucy Letby trial

Commenting on the verdict in the Lucy Letby trial, Dame Ruth May, Chief Nursing Officer for England, said: “Lucy Letby committed appalling crimes that were a terrible betrayal of the trust placed in her and our thoughts are with the families affected, who have experienced pain and suffering that few of us can imagine. “Colleagues […]