NMC seeks new powers in wake of Mid Staffs

John Healey - local government minister

Source: Peter Searle

Ministers have been challenged to make urgent changes to the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s powers in order to improve public protection – as it emerged just 13 nurses are currently facing sanctions in relation to the high profile care failings at Mid Staffordshire Foundation Trust.

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