Analysis

Fitness to practise process – what is the true cost to nurses?

New monthly fitness to practise (FtP) referrals to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) reached a five-year high in February 2024. We examine how many referrals are received each year, what allegations are most common, who is most at risk of referral, how long the process takes, how many nurses are struck off as a result, and how much the process costs nurses – not just financially but also emotionally
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