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28 nurses have died by suicide since 2016 as a direct consequence of their ongoing Fitness to Practice (FtP) cases. Six of these were in the last year alone. This tragic statistic is because of the profound and deeply personal effect the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s (NMC) handling of Fitness to Practice cases can have on registrants.

We are calling on the NMC to put mental health support mechanisms at the forefront of their operations.

The mental health crisis amongst NMC registrants is real, documented, and heartbreaking. In 2016, research published in the Journal of Nursing highlighted that nurses, particularly those under investigation, have higher chances of depression and anxiety which often lead to suicidal ideation (source: Journal of Advanced Nursing). Considering this evidence, it is imperative that the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) takes immediate, effective action to prioritize the mental health of their registrants, especially those under investigation.

Making mental health support accessible and prioritized within the NMC's system should not be an afterthought - it should be a fundamental, top priority. By not prioritizing this issue, NMC betrays its duty of care towards its registrants - the hardworking, compassionate individuals that form its very foundation.

By signing this petition, you are calling on the NMC to put mental health support mechanisms at the forefront of their operations. Remember our nurses who give their all every day, and take a moment to support them by adding your name to this petition.

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