Regulatory Crisis at the Nursing and Midwifery Council: A Comprehensive Analysis and the Case for Modern Regulatory Management Systems
The Professional Standards Authority's (PSA) 2023/24 performance review of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) revealed unprecedented regulatory failures, with the organization meeting only 11 of 18 Standards of Good Regulation—the worst performance since 2018/19. This analysis examines the systematic breakdowns in culture, governance, and operational functions that led to this crisis, explores the implications for public safety and professional regulation, and evaluates the prospects for reform.
