Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS), and the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), are looking to hear from people receiving health and care services from nurses and midwives in Scotland.
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) is the independent regulator for nurses and midwives in the UK, and nursing associates in England. Their vision is “safe, effective and kind nursing and midwifery practice that improves everyone’s health and wellbeing”.
As more experienced nurses and midwives across the UK are taking on complex, expert roles, known as “advanced practice”, HIS and the NMC are reviewing how they might regulate this type of role in the future.
Advanced practice involves nurses and midwives using their advanced knowledge and skills, which enable them to demonstrate advanced communication skills and make timely person-centred decisions. It gives them the freedom and authority to act in assessment, diagnosis and treatment of the people they care for.
HIS and NMC want to hear the voices and experiences of people who use health and care services in Scotland, and their experience of care provided by nursing and midwifery professionals – this includes professionals in advanced practice roles, and nursing and midwifery staff generally. They are keen to hear from a wide and diverse range of people, and especially welcome the involvement of people from Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) communities.
To gather these experiences, they are holding an online workshop on Monday 11th December, 12pm – 1:30pm.
Each participant will receive an involvement payment of £30. (For those in receipt of any state benefits, they should be aware that payment can affect their benefits, and should seek advice if unsure.)
To register your interest in the workshop, or for further information, please contact the NMC by email: AdvancedPractice@nmc-uk.org
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