Helene Donnelly to launch updated NMC guidance on Raising Concerns for nurses and midwives

Helene Donnelly to launch updated NMC guidance on Raising Concerns for nurses and midwives  The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) will publish updated guidance on Raising Concerns on 12 September, backed by Helene Donnelly.

Helene Donnelly will speak to the Council on that date, drawing on her experience of raising concerns about care at Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust and her new work as ambassador for cultural change at Staffordshire and Stoke-On-Trent Partnership NHS Trust. Helene’s presentation will be live streamed on the NMC website and will be available for subsequent view.The NMC Code makes raising concerns about patient safety an unequivocal professional duty. The guidance for nurses, midwives and nursing and midwifery students includes information on organisations that can provide individuals with advice and support on how to take matters forward.