Nurses and midwives are being asked to share their experiences of working in health and social care, with a particular focus on the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI).
For the first time, the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has launched its annual expert survey, which includes questions about technology.
Questions include how professionals are currently using AI in their work and how confident they are about the future role of AI in health and care.
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The regulator hopes the findings will help inform plans and policies related to employees and workplaces, with the aim of “driving targeted improvements”.
Emma Westcott, executive director of strategy and insights at the NMC, said: “Understanding the experiences of nurses, midwives and nursing staff is essential to building a new NMC that better supports professionals to uphold high standards.”
“This year, we particularly want to hear about how technology and artificial intelligence are used in practice, along with the opportunities and challenges that professionals face every day.
“All responses help us build a richer picture of the profession and the environment in which they work, so we want to hear from as many registrants as possible from across the UK.
“Their insights will help shape our regulatory work, influence the wider debate about the future of nursing and midwifery, and strengthen the evidence base that supports the profession to deliver safe, effective and equitable care to people.”
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The findings build on responses from last year’s survey, which included respondents who said they were “motivated to make a difference in people’s lives, but face constant challenges.”
Seven in 10 respondents said they had experienced harassment, bullying or abuse in the previous year, and around a quarter said they were “struggling” with workload pressures.
In response, the NMC said it had begun an ongoing review of its code, due to be published in autumn 2027, with the aim of strengthening standards around anti-discrimination, anti-racism and the impact of unhealthy workplace cultures.
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It also published new anti-racism principles for midwifery and nursing education and practice.
The survey is open until July 9, and the results are expected to be published later this year.
