Last month, Marie-Therese Hackett from NMBI and David Dolan from the General Medical Council in the UK, delivered a joint presentation focused on Cross-Border Collaboration in People-Focused, Compassionate Regulation, specifically in the context of witnesses involved in fitness to practise processes at the 16th International Conference on Medical Regulation.

The third episode of our podcast, NMBI Voice is now available.  

NMBI Voice covers the key changes and challenges facing our professions today and breaks down complex topics into practical guidance you can use. 

In this episode, Kathyann Barrett is joined by Dr Ray Healy, NMBI’s Director of Registration, who speaks about one of our core functions - maintaining the Register of Nurses and Midwives.

In this issue, we speak with our Midwifery Student Ambassador, Lauren Walsh.  

From childhood curiosity to professional calling, Lauren’s journey toward midwifery has been shaped by care, connection and growth. What began with tending to her dolls and learning compassion in the classroom has evolved into a career that feels both natural and deeply meaningful. This is the story of how she found her place in midwifery and how being a Student Ambassador at the Ploughing, reminded her how far she’s come. 

In her own words, “Midwifery is more than a course; it is a community”.

Smita Mathew, Assistant Director of Nursing, NPD and PCS Pilot Lead, along with Collette Farrell, CNM3 and the NPD team at St Vincent’s University Hospital share their experience here with us, as participants of the Professional Competence (PCS) Pilot Scheme.

Our President, Dr Louise Kavanagh McBride and CEO, Carolyn Donohoe recently spoke at the 3rd International Conference of Nursing Regulators.