Nine members of NMCWatch are now mental health first aiders.
We qualified in 2023 via the MHFA course.
This was funded by our Buddy Scheme, and is a great addition to the support we can offer NMCWatch members.

We qualified in 2023 via the MHFA course.
This was funded by our Buddy Scheme, and is a great addition to the support we can offer NMCWatch members.
Advice for UK Nurses and Midwives Facing Disciplinary Proceedings in the Workplace. Facing disciplinary proceedings in the workplace can be a daunting experience for nurses and midwives. It is essential to approach such situations clearly understanding your rights,...
When I offered to write about why I became a Buddy I thought hard and decided to start with a picture – before you wonder if I’m vain, the answer is far from it! What I wanted you to notice was my interesting head of white hair – I don’t often tell the story of “how...
Our panel of experts sat down to discuss the new NMC policy of Agreed Removal, which replaces Voluntary Removal. Cathryn Watters is NMCWatch's Founder and CEO. Pat Dwan is NMCWatch's CiC committee chair. Simon Holborn is our Director of FtP and HR lead. Trish is one...
One Whirlwind Week Life After No Case to AnswerIt’s coming two years now since my Hearing. It took place about a fortnight before I got married in June 2021: I don’t think, looking back, my now-husband (a GP) had a Scooby-Doo about how stressful planning a wedding...
Last year we launched our buddy service with thanks to The Laura Hyde Foundation for giving us some funding for our pilot. You can read more about this here. We knew it would go well but are thrilled at just how well it has gone, so much so that we have now secured...