Fake nurse crackdown to boost public safety

“Fake nurses” crackdown to boost public safety - Fitness to Practise News by Kings View Chambers

Anyone misleading the public and describing themselves as a nurse without the relevant qualifications and registration will be committing a crime under new measures announced by the government to protect the title ‘nurse’ in law. The move will help to boost protections and safety for both patients and staff, driving up standards and improving patient experience across the NHS through the government’s Plan for Change. Currently, anyone – includin…

Crackdown announced on 'fake nurses'

Crackdown announced on 'fake nurses' Polly Jones 12 May, 2025 Crackdown announced on 'fake nurses' 12 May, 2025 The government has announced that anyone misleading the public and describing themselves as a nurse without the relevant qualifications and registration will be committing a crime.New measures have been announced to protect the title of nurse in law.It is hoped the move will help to boost protections and safety for both patients and…

Fake nurse crackdown to boost public safety

New measures to make it a criminal offence for people who are not qualified as a nurse to use the title and mislead the public.