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The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has launched a consultation on proposed changes to its education standards for nursing and midwifery pre-registration programmes.

This includes proposals to reduce the minimum number of nursing programme hours from 4,600 to 3,600.

We want to hear what you think about the NMC's proposals and your broader experiences of practice learning.

Take our survey before 12 June

🔗research.unison.org.uk/s3/88db881193b3

Thousands of staff in England will begin to see the benefits of the new mileage mechanism. From 1 June, the standard reimbursement rate will increase to 59p (< 3,500) and 36p (> 3500 miles). Joint FAQs and more info on the phased implementation of the new scheme here:

Mileage allowance FAQs Below are some frequently asked questions to support the implementation of the new mileage mechanism.

'A serious system failure that should never have been allowed to happen'

NMC failings will let down staff and undermine patient confidence, says UNISON
https://unsn.uk/49rctGF

If you get an email from NMC - call UNISON Direct on 08000 857 857

🌡️🔥 Being too hot at work risks staff health and productivity.

UNISON says legal maximum workplace temperatures and investment to adapt to climate change are long overdue.

Read more ⬇️
https://unsn.uk/4nBn4Va

A massive thank you to our ambulance branches from across the UK for attending the National UNISON Ambulance seminar at Warwick University, engaging in sessions on the new Employments Right Act (2025), diversifying the ambulance membership, our retirement age workshop and job evaluation!

Today is 😷 And we're highlighting and celebrating the work of Operating Department Practitioners who play a major role in every stage of your operation – anaesthetic, surgery and recovery. 🤕

Today we are celebrating International Nurses' Day 🎉

Nurses keep the system going, but recognition has to go beyond words.

It needs to be backed by fair pay, safe staffing and real support.

As part of supporting our overseas nurses, join our webinar next week on Navigating Immigration Changes and hear from UNISON overseas officers on all the support available for our members.

🗓️Wed 20 May 2026
⏰3.30 - 5.00pm

Register here: https://www.unison.org.uk/events/navigating-immigration-changes-support-for-international-health-and-care-staff/

The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has launched a consultation on proposed changes to its education standards for nursing and midwifery pre-registration programmes.

This includes proposals to reduce the minimum number of nursing programme hours from 4,600 to 3,600.

We want to hear what you think about the NMC's proposals and your broader experiences of practice learning.

Take our survey before 12 June

🔗research.unison.org.uk/s3/88db881193b3